England meet West Indies in crucial contest

CHENNAI: An incompatible England should revamp their lineup with the hope to beat West Indies in their final World Cup Group B game on Thursday (today) to keep alive their prospects for the quarterfinals.

Out of shape pace bowler James Anderson may pave the way for Chris Tremlett, while Matt Prior should drop down the batting order so that is Ravi Bopara and Ian Bell can join captain Andrew Strauss at the top.

Having tied their match with India and fell in Ireland and Bangladesh, a win to keep England afloat, even if Strauss and his men would move into the quarterfinals if other results Group B also encouraged.

Strauss and off-spinner Graeme Swann has recovered from a stomach bug to join the team looked jaded in the tournament.

West Indies, on the other hand, will be opened on fit-again Chris Gayle and shaped all-rounder Kieron Pollard for providing the firepower of striker who will lead them through the quarterfinals.

Captain Darren Sammy coach Ottis Gibson expects experience to work with Britain to provide the insider knowledge that is practiced in this contest.