World Cup 2015: Sachin Tendulkar picks his four semi-finalists

Sachin Tendulkar

Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar has picked Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and India to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand.

The mega event kicks off with a double header on February 14, with hosts New Zealand and Australia facing Sri Lanka and England at Christchurch and Melbourne, respectively.

India start off their campaign with a high voltage clash against Pakistan on Feburary 15 at the Adelaide Oval.

New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, Scotland, Afghanistan, Bangladesh are grouped together in Pool A, while India, Pakistan, South Africa, West Indies, Ireland, Zimbabwe and United Arab Emirates form Pool B.

Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie had earlier said that the World Cup winner will be one among Australia, South Africa and New Zealand, while Ricky Ponting – a part of three 50-over World Cup winning sides – expressed his desire to see India and Australia make it to the final stages, terming it as a dream final.