A REST OF THE WORLD XI WORTH WATCHING FROM THE 2015 THE WORLD CUP:

CHRIS GAYLE (West Indies)

No cricketer oozes cool quite like the super slugger from Jamaica. It isn’t just about how quickly Gayle can score, but the relaxed fashion in which the opener clears the rope.

IAN BELL (England)

Topped the run-scoring charts in the recent tri-series. The veteran’s promotion to opener following the dumping of captain Alastair Cook should help England’s chances.

KANE WILLIAMSON (New Zealand)

The 24-year-old bats at first drop and, along with Brendon McCullum, has been at the fore of the Blackcaps’ recent renaissance.

MAHELA JAYAWARDENE (Sri Lanka)

No player in the tournament has played more World Cup matches than the 37-year-old. Scored a century in the semi-final and final of the 2011 event.

AB DE VILLIERS (South Africa)

The best batsman in the world, capable of anchoring an innings or teeing off in unparalleled fashion. Exquisite stroke-play and timing mean he can make a mockery of the best-set fields.

KEVIN O’BRIEN (Ireland)

Taking part in his third World Cup, the allrounder is best remembered for his 50-ball century in the side’s boilover against England in 2011.

MS DHONI (India)

Rumours swirling that the sport’s funkmeister could retire from one-day cricket after the tournament, so this could be your last chance to get a glimpse of his unique batting and captaincy.

ELTON CHIGUMBURA (Zimbabwe)

Was man of the match when he scored an unbeaten 52 to guide the locals to a three-wicket win over Australia in Harare last year. Ten years earlier he scored 77 against an attack spearheaded by Glenn McGrath.

SULIEMAN BENN (West Indies)

Looms as his side’s best spin option after star Sunil Narine pulled out. Beanpole capable of a blow-up, he had a heated clash with Brad Haddin and Mitchell Johnson in 2009. Following year was ordered off the field by his captain for refusing to bowl over the wicket.

DALE STEYN (South Africa)

Aggressive, fast, angry, accurate and well versed in the dark arts of reverse swing. Perhaps the best bowler in the world.

TRENT BOULT (New Zealand)

Yet to play a one-dayer against Australia, the left-armer is capable of swinging it both ways at pace. His new-ball combination with Tim Southee is one of the reasons New Zealand are a dark horse.