Australia host this year’s T20 World Cup, looking to retain the title they secured after beating New Zealand in last year’s final in the United Arab Emirates.
Aaron Finch’s men are tournament favourites but England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa will all think they can contend for the trophy.
Sky Sports News assesses the prospects of the eight teams entering the tournament at the Super 12 stage…
Super 12 Groups
Group 1: Afghanistan, Australia, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Sri LankaGroup 2: Bangladesh, India, Netherlands, Pakistan, South Africa, Zimbabwe
England
Best result: Champions (2010)Coach: Matthew Mott
Squad: Jos Buttler (captain), Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Tymal Mills, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood. Travelling reserves: Liam Dawson, Richard Gleeson, Luke Wood
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