West Indies will again rely on a hardened bunch of Twenty20 specialists as they bid to retain their World Cup title, but are set for a stern test from India, out to secure a first global trophy under Virat Kohli, and an England team bidding to become champions in two formats.
United Arab Emirates will host the Super 12 stage and the knockout matches across three venues - Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi - with 70per cent fan capacity. Each member of the team has played the UAE leg of the Indian Premier League and are familiar with local conditions. Morgan has endured a lean IPL, and they will be without explosive all-rounder Ben Stokes, who is addressing mental health issues, as well as injured fast bowler Jofra Archer.
Captain Kieron Pollard and fellow all-rounders Andre Russell and Dwayne Bravo are the three pillars of a side teeming with match-winners.
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