Broad has not played for England since injuring himself in the second Ashes Test

Captain Ricky Ponting top-scored for Australia on his return from a broken finger in their warm-up match against India in Banglalore. He made 57 as India won by 38 runs, while Virender Sehwag (54) and spinner Piyush Chawla (4-31) were the co-hosts' top performers.
India v Australia scorecard (Cricinfo)

As England step up their preparations for the World Cup, fast bowler Stuart Broad has declared himself 100% fit after recovering from an abdominal injury that has kept him out of action since the Adelaide Ashes Test in December.
Full story: Cricinfo

England's Ravi Bopara says that his absence from the England Test side since the 2009 Ashes series has only made him more determined to showcase his talent at the World Cup. The Essex batting all-rounder was a late call-up to England's squad as replacement for the injured Eoin Morgan.
Full story: Daily Express

Australian pace bowler Mitchell Johnson believes his country's seam attack, comprising Brett Lee, Shaun Tait and himself, have the potential to destroy opponents if the defending champions can couple their "aggression" with "smart" game-plans.
Full story: Cricinfo

However, former Australia captain Steve Waugh says that while Australia's decision to rely on pace bowling to defend their World Cup title could be a winning strategy it is also risky on subcontinent pitches traditionally more conducive to spin.
Full story: Sydney Morning Herald

Indian captain Mahendra Dhoni has a unique approach to his role as wicketkeeper for his national side: the moment a tour is finished he refuses to don his gloves until the last possible minute before the next series begins. Dhoni last wore his gloves for the one-day international in South Africa on 23 January, and will take them up again for Sunday's warm-up game against Australia.
Full story: Times of India

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