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Feb 2019
40m 9s

Can England handle World Cup favourites ...

Bbc World Service
About this episode

With fewer than 100 days to go until the Cricket World Cup, we'll hear from the great West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, who lifted the inaugural trophy in 1975. He is unhappy that the tournament has not developed into a truly global event.

Plus, former England captain Nasser Hussain tells us why he thinks the hosts and favourites can finally win the World Cup at the 12th time of asking.

(Photo: Joe Root in Barbados. Credit: Getty Images)

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