Group C (New Zealand, England, Kenya, Canada)

Let's assume he can bow. Though he is batting better at the moment, what's more important for the NZ side? Our bowling is currently weaker so you'd argue bowling, however his own form with the ball is questionable after his injury come back.

The reason for amputating his finger would be because he wants to play in the world cup and it won't heal in time....is that why he is amputating his finger?? Or is it because it NEEDS to be amputated.....when I say NEEDS I mean if the doctor perscribed that he amputated his finger because there is nothing else they could do to save him finger from being cut off????

Don't play either. Use Patal instead and Oram as the third seamer.

Thanks sleedg, for all the hummer, you are good at it.

Definitely, though England look shaky. These no consistency with that outfit what so ever. Neither with the NZ side, this WC is going to be close!

Friday's match will go to the side with bottle - it's a massive game for both sides. 

Of course im biased being a kiwi and all, but to me its a game NZ can lose...not england win (i hope you people understand what im trying to say)

Close to call this one.  I am going to go with Englang topping the group though.  Just watch out for that Bond chap!!

  The two big guns will watch with interest , Kenya are a potential banana skin.  I expect them to beat Canada quite easily.

 On the day Bondy , on the day........

Kenya have slumped since 2003, therefore Canada can maybe cause a upset. John Davidson is their trump card, another 100 from 50 balls could make things interesting. I don't think this game realy matters, as both England and New Zealand will destroy these two minnows.

 I hear you Bondy , the best side will win the cup.  Still , the tournament is far too long - 51 bloody games!! 
     The team that triumphs will have played TEN matches - they'll be some tired bodies by the end.
      Injuries are going to spoil some sides plans and ladyluck will still show herself too - just hope she's got an England shirt on this time around!

England-NZ is too close to call for me (or maybe I just don't want to commit myself...), if both teams play at the top of their game the Kiwis will win, but from what weve seen recently from these two and how all the top sides have performed in the warm-up games that's no guarantee. If pushed I'd have to go for NZ, although it's tough to admit to myself.

On another issue, who would you all pick as bowlers for England? I think I'd go for both Monty and Dalrymple on these tracks, along with Anderson and Plunkett as the seamers. Lewis is a steady bowler, good on ENglish pitches but maybe not so much over here, and Mahmoud is not a one-day bowler, certainly at the moment.

Yes, it's nice to see the systematic farming of the South Sea Islands for sporting talent to represent "New Zealand" isn't restricted to rugby

I think Canada might just cause an upset.  I agree that Kenya have dropped their game since 2003 but they still have more experience than Canada at this level in recent years.