T20 World Cup would be well fought: Lara

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara admitted it was tough to pick a side that might lift the ICC World T20 trophy. Lara feels India and Pakistan, might be the ones to look out for because of their batting strength and an ability to innovate.
Via ESPNStar
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March 16th, 2009 by admin 

Ramdin gets a taste for ICC World Twenty20

West Indies wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin got his hands on the ICC World Twenty20 trophy in Trinidad on Saturday – and he enjoyed the experience so much he wants another go at it when the tournament reaches a climax at Lord’s on 21 June.
Via SportsFeatures

March 15th, 2009 by admin 

Sri Lanka name probables for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket on Thursday named a 25-member squad for the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20 to be held in England in June.
Squad: Kumar Sangakkara (captain), Muttiah Muralitharan, Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahela Jayawardene, Chamara Kapugedera, Jehan Mubarak, Chamara Silva, Angelo Mathews, Farveez Maharoof, Nuwan Kulasekera, Thilan Thushara, Lasith Malinga, Chaminda Vaas, Ajantha Mendis, Kaushalya Weeraratne, [...]

March 15th, 2009 by admin 

Mills looking forward to ICC WT20

New Zealand’s Kyle Mills is eager to get his teeth into this summer’s ICC World Twenty20 after missing out on the inaugural tournament in 2007. And the seam bowler believes the Indian Premier League, taking place ahead of June’s event in England, is the ideal training ground for the ICC tournament.
Via ICC Cricket

March 13th, 2009 by admin 

Sangakkara to lead SL in World Twenty20

Sangakkara, 31, who was appointed as captain on Wednesday, said his immediate focus was on the World Twenty20 series in England and building on the success of the last skipper, Mahela Jayawardene.
Via Cricinfo

March 13th, 2009 by admin 

ICC World Twenty20, final round of tickets go on sale

The final round of tickets for the 2009 ICC World Twenty20, which pitches nation verse nation and brings together the world’s top Twenty20 cricketers, will go on sale this Thursday, 12 March. This final round of ticket sales includes availability for the opening match and final at Lord’s.
Via ICC Cricket

March 10th, 2009 by admin