Originally Posted by spindles

This is off topic, but I'd suggest people shouldn't be able to bet on no ball "x" in over "y". The fact that this option exists just opens up cricket for spot fixing. IMO, this is just the thin edge of the wedge - it is a bad start.

Back to the world cup - I think Australia is unlikely - our batting is prone to collapse (as it did in both warm up games) and the bowling looks ordinary - especially with Krejza as the only serious spinner. He is just too inconsistent.

If I was a betting man, the money would be on India - strong batting line up, good spinners and home conditions.