A look at the feats of the debutants of CWC 11.

Gauti

1) Gautam Gambhir was unfortunate to miss out in 07,but since then he has been India’s most consistent batsmen.An elegant nevertheless hard hitting stroke maker,Gambhir has cemented his position with sparkling performances over the years.An unbeaten 150* v Sri Lanka at the gardens being his best,his temperament has guided India to successful run chases in crunch encounters.

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57 (59) v PAK, Champions Trophy 09 – Gambhir was run-out at a crucial time in the run chase,as he was belting the ball to all parts during his stay.

T20 : 75 (54) v PAK in the World T20 final was a swash buckling display of batting which carried India to their title

Amla has an incredible record in India

2) Hashim Amla is a mammoth run accumulator if there was one.Amla had been groomed for big things by South Africa since his test debut at Kolkata in 2004,However he made his mark in 2010 where he stabilized his position as Opener in the ODI side.Filling the boots of Gibbs,Amla has been a consistent batsmen and has carried his bat through 50 overs several times.

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57 (72) v ENG , Champions Trophy – He made an active contribution in the run chase,but was overshadowed by a gutsy Graeme Smith century.

38 (65) v NZ , Champions Trophy

2 (10) v SRI , Champions Trophy – Amla was undone by Malinga as he inside edged an attempted cut.

Bravo 79 vs SL ,SSC Grounds,Colombo

3) Darren Bravo is a very intriguing replica of the stylish WC legend BC Lara. A sibling of his namesake Dwayne,his cover drives light up a stadium in a flash.His compact stroke play will be a marvel to watch come the CWC 11.

HS – 79 (91) v SL at SSC (COL)

Bravo threatened to runaway with the game for the Windies but a delivery keeping low was the only way SL could’ve got rid of him.

4) Tom Cooper is the promising talent from Australia who plays for the Netherlands.

Tom Cooper

Cooper made an influence in the Ford Ranger Cup with South Australia by scoring a debut half century. He averages a staggering 65 in ODIs,although against associate teams. Mumbai Indians’ fans will probably remember him for scoring a cameo to help SA win against them in the CLT20.

HS – 101 (155) v AFG , Voorburg

5) Cameron White is considered as hot property down under,with his violent hee-haws over midwicked being his trademark.White was an upcoming all-rounder with his googlies but has since refrained from bowling and concentrated on his batting.

White vs England,2009

White has captained Victoria successfully over a time period and has been touted as a future captain for the national team.His first notable contribution for Australia was a vicious 45 off 32 balls vs NZ at Hobart in 07’.White cemented his place in the ODI side during their away series in England where he made his maiden ODI century at the Rose Bowl which guided Australia to victory.

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62 (102) v NZ,ICC Champions Trophy Final

White scraped through an iffy start to build a telling partnership with Shane Watson that showed his temperament in pressure situations.

T20I : 85 (49) v SRI , World Twenty20 ,10’

Thanks to Ajantha Mendis’s blunder in the field,White killed off the spin duo of Murali and Mendis with violent straight hits which demonstrated his sheer power.

WEIRD STAT : Mathews has only bowled the full quota of 10 overs in 5 games out of 35 career ODIs. AP

6) Angelo Mathews is the cream of the crop when it comes to new talents on the world stage.An sharp batsmen with a knack of going big,his gentle medium pacers have caused aplenty to hop around.His 6 for 20 vs India in Colombo showed why he shouldn’t be under-estimated by anyone.Mathews bowling has been off at late because of his injury,however don’t be surprised if he opens the bowling occasionally for the Lankans.

Mathews batting can be categorized as enterprising. Capable of going big, He is a potent finisher of the innings.Mathews’s first glimpses in ODI’s was his successful tour of Zimbabwe where he helps to cap off the innings with some big hitting.The negatives of his bating,though can be said that he tends to throw his wicket away at crucial times.

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52 (73) v ENG,Champions Trophy 09’

Mathews endured a bizarre run-out,which was eventually overturned by Strauss to salvage SL in a green top in Jo’burg.He showed good technique to scuffle out a half century, though England went on to knock SL out of the competiton.

T20I – 35* (24) v PAK, World T20 Final, Lords

His stroke play was magnificent as Mathews showed good mettle to bond a partnership with Sangakkara.

Ajmal sporting the Pakistan WC Kit

7) Saeed Ajmal is the heir to the doosra in Pakistan.A decepting bowler,he holds the key in the spinning a maze around the opponents for Pakistan.Ajmal’s fielding isn’t celebrated,so don’t be fooled if we get to see some bloopers on the field by him

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2/31 vs IND , Champions Trophy 09’

Ajmal got Raina and Bhajji out wrapping up a tense victory over arch rivals India in Centurion.

2/31 vs AUS , Champions Trophy 09’

Ajmal got Ferguson and Johnson with prodigious turners on a dusty track.