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Brian Lara has stated that England and India will definitely make it to the semi-finals of the upcoming World Cup in England and Wales. The former West Indies batsman also went on to say that Rishabh Pant is not experienced enough to take up the number four slot at the marquee event.

Ravi Shastri stated that cricket is a funny game and an injury or two can bring any player into the team suddenly, so anyone who has missed out shouldn’t lose heart. Shastri also added that there is a No.4 position and that will be changed according to the situations, opponents and conditions.

Eoin Morgan revealed that all eyes will be on Rajasthan Royals’ Jofra Archer who could be offered a chance to make his senior debut for the three lions during the bilateral series against Pakistan. The five-match ODI series between the two nations will be played in England from May 8 to 19.

Kuldeep Yadav has picked England and Pakistan as the two teams to watch out for in the World Cup. The Indian left-arm wrist spinner, however, also stated that the Men in Blue have a huge chance of bringing the World Cup home despite losing to Australia in the semi-finals last time.