By Peter White
CONFIDENCE is high among the Australian camp as the defending champions prepare to kick-off their World Cup campaign against tournament-outsiders Afghanistan in Bristol tomorrow.
With wins over Sri Lanka and bookies’ favourites England in their final warmup matches, Australia are peaking at the right time following a period of uncertainty as they look to claim their sixth world crown.
Following a four-year struggle in ODI cricket, the return of David Warner and Steve Smith following bans for ball-tampering, together with the fine form of stars such as Aaron Finch and...
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