To Trott or not to Trott? That seems to be the question.

Jonathan Trott has made himself almost un-droppable. Again. He has a habit of doing this, remember last summer and his double century, at Lords, against Bangladesh? His 82 not out in the third ODI of the current series and then his century at Adelaide (not to mention his two wickets in the same match), have not only demonstrated his potential as a player in the shorter format of the game, but have given the England selectors a great deal to think about just before the World Cup. If Trott is included in the starting eleven it means that either Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen or Paul Collingwood will have to be left out. While England’s performance at Adelaide was much improved (a feat which sees their chances of a series win still alive), the balance of the side put out in that match, will not work in all circumstances. While Collingwood batting at seven and acting as the fifth bowler proved effective at Adelaide, one feels England will need another ‘proper’ bowler come their opening World Cup match. After all, Graeme Swann, Stuart Broad and possibly Tim Bresnan are all set to return. A balanced One Day side always appears to be a dilemma for selectors, so CricketChicks thought they would give it a go themselves.

CricketChicks World Cup starting eleven :-

1) Andrew Strauss - he is no longer the liability he once was having made adjustments to his game, so as he can take advantage of the power play over’s. Last year he had a strike rate of 96.0.

2) Ian Bell - a much improved player, he has the ability to defend and hit over the top. Skills vital for a One Day opener.

3) Kevin Pietersen - England’s best batsman, he has the ability to take the game away from the opposition so needs to bat higher. Also, as a senior player, he should take more responsibility.

4) Paul Collingwood - out of form with the bat, but brilliant in the field and a more than handy bowler.

5) Eoin Morgan - an unbelievably gifted player, he averages over 50 when batting at 5 but just 29 when batting at 6. This is the place for him as he needs time to settle in, but he also has the ability to accelerate.

6) Matt Prior - a much improved wicket keeper, but not an opening batter. Much better down the order where he can play his best cricket.

7) Michael Yardy - a canny bowler and handy batsman. Should be effective in the subcontinent.

8) Bresnan - injured at the moment, but will hopefully be fit in time for the World Cup. A key player who has proved his worth with both bat and ball.

9) Graeme Swann - the best spinner in the world and handy with the bat. Enough said.

10) Stuart Broad - back from injury, he is a strike bowler with good variations. Also a competent batsman.

11) James Anderson - one of the best bowlers in the world. Is greatly missed in the current series.

As you can tell by our selections, CricketChicks are still to be convinced of Trott the ODI player. What’s a man got to do, we hear you cry. Well, lets see in the remaining games.