Hamilton Masakadza

Hamilton Masakadza is a name that features prominently in Zimbabwe’s batting order. He burst on to the scene in the most spectacular fashion when he scored a century on his Test debut while studying at Churchill High School in Harare. Known for his aggressive play on the front foot, Masakadza is also quite adept at handling the short-pitch stuff as he matures with age and experience. Coming into this World Cup, Masakadza is showing impressive form with an unbeaten 117 against Sri Lanka in the warm up game and 80 from 74 balls against South Africa. Zimbabwe will hope he can carry such form throughout the competition.

Batting style: Right-hand bat
Bowling style: Right-arm medium

Current ODI Ranking: 113
Highest Ranking: 87 - (20/07/2014)
Highest score: 158 (Tests) 178* (ODIs) 79 (T20Is)
Best bowling: 3/24 (Tests) 3/39 (ODIs)  1/4 (T20Is)
Last three performances: 5 runs – 0/18, 29 runs – 0/14, 5 runs – 1/39

Virat Kohli

A typical modern-day cricketer, Virat Kohli plays his game aggressively, bares his emotions loudly in public, yet retains the element of maturity that forms an integral part of every good and great player. Anil Kumble said he had thought hard before calling Kohli the best under-22 player in international cricket - that would rate as perhaps the best compliments he has received. It is also proof of Kohli's transformation as a player.

Playing role: Middle-order batsman
Batting style: Right-hand bat
Bowling style: Right-arm medium

Current ODI Ranking: 3
Highest Ranking: 1 - (30/10/2013)
Highest score: 169 (Tests) 183 (ODIs) 78* (T20Is)
Best bowling:  1/15 (ODIs) 1/13(T20Is)
Last three performances: 44* runs, 33* runs, 46 runs

Richie Berrington

Richie Berrington powered Scotland to their long-awaited first victory over an ICC Full Member when his century, which was made in only 56 balls and included five sixes, set-up victory over Bangladesh in a T20 international in July 2012. A batting allrounder who can bowl seam, Berrington was born in Pretoria but emigrated to Scotland as a youth and has been part of their set-up since his days in the Under-15 side. His early promise was clearly evident and as an 18 year old he was sent to India as part of the ICC's European Cricket Academy.

Batting style: Right-hand bat
Bowling style: Right-arm medium-fast

Current ODI Ranking: N/A
Highest Ranking: N/A
Highest score: 101* (ODIs) 100 (T20Is)
Best bowling: 2/14 (ODIs) 2/13(T20Is)
Last three performances: 29 runs – 2/31, 25 runs – 4/40, 8 runs – 1/43

David Warner

A diminutive and dangerous opening batsman, David Warner exploded onto the international scene in 2008-09. His breathtaking effort of 89 from 43 balls in his Twenty20 debut against South Africa at the MCG was all the more remarkable as he was the first man to walk out for Australia before playing first-class cricket since 1877. His call-up had been a surprise and it capped off an eventful couple of months in which he also earned an IPL contract with Delhi Daredevils and a deal to use a two-sided bat.

Playing role: Opening batsman
Batting style: Left-hand bat
Bowling style: Legbreak

Current ODI Ranking: 28
Highest Ranking:  24 - (23/01/2015)
Highest score: 180 (Tests) 163 (ODIs) 90* (T20Is)
Best bowling: 2/45 (Tests)
Last three performances: 9 runs, 178 runs, 34 runs