VIRAT KOHLI (India) He's the best batsman in the world and undoubtedly cricket's biggest star. Now Virat Kohli is aiming to underline his status as one of the game's modern greats by winning the World Cup for the second time with India. (Photo | AP)CHRIS GAYLE (West Indies) At 39 and approaching 300 ODIs, the powerful West Indies opener is playing his last World Cup. Can he leave the ODI format on a high? (Photo | AP)STEVE SMITH (Australia) Back in Australia's team after serving a year-long ban for his part in a ball-tampering plot, Smith has started on the long road to redemption on and off the field. (Photo | AP)JOFRA ARCHER (England) His 11th-hour selection is contentious — some England players went public with their concerns, saying it might disrupt team harmony — but the decision to bring Archer into the squad has generated an extra buzz around the tournament. (Photo | AP)RASHID KHAN (Afghanistan) One of the most recognizable faces in his country, Rashid has been the jewel of the crown for Afghanistan amid its rise as a force in world cricket. This will be his first World Cup, and for casual cricket observers a first real chance to see a player who is seemingly on his way to becoming a global star. (Photo | AP)
