JOIN USThere has to be a first time for everything. In the latest edition of the World Cup, a host of exciting talents are making their debut in the quadrennial extravaganza. In that group, we have India’s prodigiously gifted Rohit Sharma, the explosive Kiwi Corey Anderson, the unorthodox Glenn Maxwell of Australia and a few others. Don’t take eye off them for the next few weeks, lest you may miss some classic moments.
Corey Anderson (NZ)
Until recently, Anderson held the world record for the fastest ODI century, after he reached three figures from 36 balls against West Indies in January 2014. The all-rounder has become a key part of the Black Caps’ team since making his ODI debut in mid-2013, scoring more than 680 runs at an average above 36 with a strike rate close to 130.
There has to be a first time for everything. In the latest edition of the World Cup, a host of exciting talents are making their debut in the quadrennial extravaganza. In that group, we have India’s prodigiously gifted Rohit Sharma, the explosive Kiwi Corey Anderson, the unorthodox Glenn Maxwell of Australia and a few others. Don’t take eye off them for the next few weeks, lest you may miss some classic moments.
Corey Anderson (NZ)
Until recently, Anderson held the world record for the fastest ODI century, after he reached three figures from 36 balls against West Indies in January 2014. The all-rounder has become a key part of the Black Caps’ team since making his ODI debut in mid-2013, scoring more than 680 runs at an average above 36 with a strike rate close to 130.
Glenn Maxwell (Aus)
Maxwell’s performances in limited overs cricket have seen him gain worldwide fame since his ODI debut in 2012. His off-spin will be an important tool for Australia in the World Cup, as well his skills with the bat.The all-rounder showed what he was capable of during Australia’s ODI tour of India in 2013, posting scores of 31, 53, 3, 92, 9 and 60 in six matches, scoring 172 of his 248 runs in boundaries.
Quinton de Kock (SA)
Quinton de Kock had achieved more by his 21st birthday than many cricketers do in an entire career. Having already caused plenty of excitement with the bat and behind the stumps, cricket fans around the world will be looking forward to his maiden World Cup appearance.
Joe Root (Eng)
An exciting batsman with buckets of talent, Joe Root is a superstar in the making. He debuted for England in 2013 and Root has since produced a string of impressive performances, including three one-day centuries and eight fifties.
Jason Holder (Windies)
Holder is only 23 but already the talented bowler has been entrusted with the Windies’ ODI captaincy. An up-and-coming pace bowler, Holder was called up for his maiden ODI in 2013 before taking over the skipper’s job from Dwayne Bravo in December 2014.
Dinesh Chandimal (SL)
He made the Sri Lankan Development side in 2009, scoring a century against New Zealand, and was rewarded with his international debut in 2010. Chandimal played his first one-day international against Zimbabwe, and he has also scored 12 fifties.
David Warner (Aus)
Warner’s international career started in 2009 with a bit of history - he was the first man to represent Australia without a first-class match to his name since 1877. The swashbuckling opener has continued to impress since. His aggressive play has seen him notch a high score of 163.
Rohit Sharma (India)
This is one batsman fans will definitely look forward to seeing at the World Cup. Sharma has scored two ODI double-centuries. His first, 209, came in 2013, but his biggest feat to date came in 2014. Sharma blitzed Sri Lanka for 264 from 173 balls - the highest individual ODI score in history.
Maxwell’s performances in limited overs cricket have seen him gain worldwide fame since his ODI debut in 2012. His off-spin will be an important tool for Australia in the World Cup, as well his skills with the bat.The all-rounder showed what he was capable of during Australia’s ODI tour of India in 2013, posting scores of 31, 53, 3, 92, 9 and 60 in six matches, scoring 172 of his 248 runs in boundaries.
Quinton de Kock (SA)
Quinton de Kock had achieved more by his 21st birthday than many cricketers do in an entire career. Having already caused plenty of excitement with the bat and behind the stumps, cricket fans around the world will be looking forward to his maiden World Cup appearance.
Joe Root (Eng)
An exciting batsman with buckets of talent, Joe Root is a superstar in the making. He debuted for England in 2013 and Root has since produced a string of impressive performances, including three one-day centuries and eight fifties.
Jason Holder (Windies)
Holder is only 23 but already the talented bowler has been entrusted with the Windies’ ODI captaincy. An up-and-coming pace bowler, Holder was called up for his maiden ODI in 2013 before taking over the skipper’s job from Dwayne Bravo in December 2014.
Dinesh Chandimal (SL)
He made the Sri Lankan Development side in 2009, scoring a century against New Zealand, and was rewarded with his international debut in 2010. Chandimal played his first one-day international against Zimbabwe, and he has also scored 12 fifties.
David Warner (Aus)
Warner’s international career started in 2009 with a bit of history - he was the first man to represent Australia without a first-class match to his name since 1877. The swashbuckling opener has continued to impress since. His aggressive play has seen him notch a high score of 163.
Rohit Sharma (India)
This is one batsman fans will definitely look forward to seeing at the World Cup. Sharma has scored two ODI double-centuries. His first, 209, came in 2013, but his biggest feat to date came in 2014. Sharma blitzed Sri Lanka for 264 from 173 balls - the highest individual ODI score in history.