Watson eyes comeback before T20 World Cup
Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is confident of recovering from a groin strain, which ruled him out of IPL-II, before the Twenty20 World Cup commencing in England next month. Watson picked up the injury during the seven-wicket loss to Pakistan in the one-off T20 match in Dubai on Thursday and then returned to Australia rather than [...]
Aussies preparing well for T20 World Cup: Nielsen
With key Australians players missing the Indian Premier League to preserve themselves for Ashes, questions are being raised about how seriously they are taking their preparation for the World Twenty20 Championships. Via TOI
Make Warne Australia captain for T20 WC
Impressed with performances of Shane Warne-led Rajasthan Royal and Deccan Chargers under Adam Gilchrist in the ongoing IPL, John Buchanan has advised selectors to request the duo out of retirement to lead the national team in the World Twenty20 tournament in England. Via CricketNext
Symonds included in preliminary T20 squad
Andrew Symonds and three uncapped players have been selected in Australia’s preliminary 30-man squad for this year’s Twenty20 world championship in England. Via TheAge
Zimbabwe players upset about missing out on ICC World Twenty20
Zimbabwe might have upset Australia in the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 in South Africa two years ago, but the minnows of world cricket will miss the second edition of the event in England this year, a fact that hasn’t gone well with the nation’s cricketers, said veteran all-rounder Raymond Price. Via TOI
