World Cup team previews

Misbah-ul-Haq will try to emulate the heroics of Imran Khan, who led Pakistan to the World Cup triumph Down Under in 1992.

In the 2007 World Cup, they outshone Pakistan and in 2011 they stunned England. Can Ireland continue their giant-killing act in 2015?

Bangladesh will have to optimise the mix of experience and youth to make an impact in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

West Indies are the most troubled side heading into the World Cup and will require something extraordinary to last the distance.

Zimbabwe stunned Australia last year, and they are capable of spoiling any top team's party on their day.

After heartbreaks in 2007 and 2011, Sri Lanka go into the 2015 World Cup as one of the more balanced teams and the most experienced one.

Under AB de Villiers, the 2015 World Cup is South Africa's best chance to cast off their long-stuck "chokers" tag.

Scotland have qualified for the World Cup for the third time and they will be aiming to put in a better show in the 2015 edition.

The defending champions will be out of their comfort zone in Australia and New Zealand, but right at home in a format they remain very strong.

The ICC World Cup returns to their home and Australia would look to give their fans a winning spectacle.