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Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan has supported the suggestion to change the Twenty20 captain for the national team, but insists Misbah-ul- Haq must be retained as captain in the one-day and Test format, since the team has performed brilliantly under him.

A valiant, unbroken 24-run, eighth wicket partnership between Shemaine Campbelle and Tremayne Smartt fired West Indies Women to a series-winning three-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third Twenty20 International here Sunday.

The second T20I between West Indies Women and Sri Lanka Women was played on Wednesday atKensington Oval in Barbados.

Humble Moroccans gain their second win

ICC Africa Division 3, the first qualifying tournament for ICC World Twenty20 2014 gets underway from 25-30 April at Willowmoore Park in Benoni near Johannesburg.

The ICC Executive Board at its recent meeting in Dubai on 15 April had agreed to increase, from 2014 onwards, the number of teams participating in the ICC World T20 from 12 to 16 men's teams.

Delighted Pakistani cricket fans, players and politicians on Monday welcomed Bangladesh's decision to tour the troubled country and end its three-year exile from hosting international matches.

Sri Lanka's group game against South Africa most popular

Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews has revealed his desire to help his side win the ICC World Twenty20 2012 later this year.

The Tour, Programme and Fixtures Committee of the BCCI met in Chennai earlier today, and decided the venues for the series, to be played from August 2012 to March 2013.

Australian pacer Patrick Cummins plans to use his selection in Australia's under-19 team to secure a berth in the national Twenty20 World Cup team and perhaps even secure a place in the lucrative Indian Premier League.

South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis is now eyeing the Twenty 20 World Cup after making a comeback in the short format of the game.

Australia Twenty20 captain George Bailey has said his teammates aren't satisfied with two consecutive series draws against West Indies, and are looking forward to end the Caribbean tour on a high with a series win in the Test matches.

Ireland's Trent Johnston has broken back into the top 20 of the Reliance ICC Twenty20 International (T20I) Rankings for bowlers after the 37-year-old fast-medium bowler helped his side to victory in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 and thereby played a part in the side's qualification for the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 to be played in September.

Australia's Shane Watson and Gautam Gambhir of India have made upward movements in the Reliance ICC T20I Player Rankings which were released on Saturday.

West Indies defeated Australia by 14 runs at Kensington Oval on Friday to win the second Twenty20 international and draw the two-game series 1-1.

A blazing innings by India's Gautam Gambhir could not prevent a South African win in a rain-hit one-off Twenty20 international at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Friday that it has decided to release Johan Botha from his national contract after the ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka in September.

The global sale of tickets for the ICC World Twenty20 2012 Sri Lanka began at 9am GMT this morning with demand expected to be high for the first ICC World Twenty20 to be held in Asia.

Australian cricketer David Hussey has called on his side to reverse a dismal record in international Twenty20 cricket.

West Indies all rounder Dwayne Bravo believes hard hitting batsman Keiron Pollard's stint in various cricket leagues outside the Caribbean, has helped him develop into a monster striker of a ball, and it is benefiting the whole Windies team now.

India coach Duncan Fletcher Wednesday said he plans to develop a young ODI and Twenty20 squad and expose them to foreign conditions early in their career.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Wednesday said fatigue will not be a factor for the team in the one-off T20 match against South Africa slated for Friday followed by the seven-week-long Indian Premier League (IPL).

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell was ruled out of the Twenty20 International Series against Australia due to injury.

Veterans Shane Watson and Michael Hussey eased Australia to victory in the first Twenty20 international with hosts West Indies on Tuesday.

Darren Sammy said it was important for his side to quickly switch from the 50 overs to Twenty20 mode, as they prepare for the first Digicel Twenty20 International against Australia on Tuesday at the Beausejour Cricket Ground here.

Dynamic all-rounder Dwayne Smith and fiery fast bowler Fidel Edwards are both ready for action against Australia in the upcoming Digicel Twenty20 International Series.

Thousands of Sri Lanka cricket fans snapped up sought-after tickets for the ICC World Twenty20 2012 when box offices, MoneyGram outlets and online booking sites opened at 9am Colombo time today.

West Indies named a 14-man squad on Saturday for the two Twenty20 internationals against Australia to be played at Beausejour on Tuesday and Barbados on Friday.

Ireland beat Afghanistan by five wickets in the Final of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 to emerge champion at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Saturday evening.

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat joined the Honourable Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Sri Lanka Minister for Sports, at Galle Face Green in Colombo today (24 March) to formally launch the sale of tickets for the ICC World Twenty20 2012, which takes place between 18 September and 7 October 2012.

Ireland became the second side to qualify for the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 when it comprehensively beat Namibia by nine wickets in the 2nd Qualifying Final of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Saturday afternoon.

Janeiro Tucker hit an unbeaten 62 off 41 balls to lead Bermuda to a 41 runs victory over Uganda to seal the 13th place in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012.

Papua New Guinea held its nerves to beat Italy by 12 runs and thereby gained the seventh spot in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012.

Irfan Ahmed's all-round show (3-32 and 55) helped Hong Kong claim the 11th spot in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier

Netherlands kept its hopes of making the ICC World Twenty20 alive with a three-wicket win over Scotland at the ICC Global Cricket Academy Oval 1 in a Twenty20 International on Thursday.

Ireland continued its assault on ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 qualification on Thursday at the side defeated Canada by ten wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

After 56 high quality matches in eight days, defending champion Afghanistan and seventh-seed Namibia have reached the 1st Qualifying Final of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 after they topped their respective groups following the conclusion of the first round matches on Tuesday.

The United States of America (USA) produced the biggest shock of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 when it defeated Scotland by seven wickets in a Group B fixture at the ICC GCA Oval 2, Dubai Sports City, Dubai, on Tuesday.

Papua New Guinea finished in fourth place in Group A after winning their third game of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012, a 14 runs victory over Denmark, who finished bottom.

Nepal lost out on an opportunity to feature in the play-offs of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.

Namibia defeated Italy by 27 runs to finish unbeaten in Group B and set up a 1st Qualifying Final date with Afghanistan in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA Oval 1 on Tuesday.

Ireland rounded off its Group B fixtures today (20 March) with a 44-run win over Oman at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012.

Netherlands ended the league stage of ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 with six wins out of its seven games.

Afghanistan reached Thursday's 1st Qualifying Final after topping Group A of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 following its 15 runs victory over Bermuda at the ICC GCA Oval 1 on Tuesday.

Berrington, Gunasekera, Porterfield hit sparkling half-centuries; Zadran, Odhiambo, Dockrell share bowling honours; Burger shines with both bat and ball

Namibia prevailed yet again in a tight contest, this time over Oman by 36 runs in a Group B match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.

Canada claimed a 55-run victory over Denmark today at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi as the two side's faced-off in the Group A fixture of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012.

Ireland's big guns found form at the right time which helped the European side register a convincing 82 runs victory over Uganda in a Group B match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA 2 on Monday.

Janeiro Tucker smashed sixes off the first three balls of the last over to guide Bermuda to a stunning five wickets victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG) in a crucial Group A fixture of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA Oval 1 on Monday.

Kenya bounced back from its loss to Namibia yesterday with a nine-wicket win against the United States of America (USA) in its Group B fixture played at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012.

Dollat Zadran's brilliant spell of 5-14 helped Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by nine wickets in a Group A match of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012.

A 76 runs second wicket partnership between Richard Berrington and Preston Mommsen kept Scotland in the hunt for a place in the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 when it defeated Italy by seven wickets in a Group B fixture of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA Oval 2, Dubai Sports City, on Monday.

The Netherlands notched up its fifth victory of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 when it defeated Nepal by six wickets in a Group A fixture at the ICC GCA Oval 1 on Monday.

Bermuda's Curt Stovell and Lionel Cann have both received official reprimands for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during their side's 24-run loss against Nepal at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi yesterday (18 March).

The ICC has confirmed the Event Technical Committee (ETC) of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 has approved Mohammad Asghar Stanikzai and Aftab Alam to replace the injured Noor Ali Zadran and Shahpoor Zadran in the Afghanistan squad. The ETC has also confirmed Andrew Poynter to replace the injured John Mooney in the Ireland squad.

Afghanistan and Namibia extended their unbeaten run in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 to five matches after they won their respective matches on Sunday.

The ICC has confirmed the Event Technical Committee (ETC) of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 has approved Moneeb Iqbal as a replacement for an injured Gordon Goudie in the Scotland squad.

Afghanistan confirmed yet another time that it is the strongest contender for the title at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier with an impressive 41 runs win over Canada in a Twenty20 International.

Ed Joyce clubbed the last two deliveries of Ireland's innings for maximum which proved to be the cornerstone of his side's 17 runs victory over Scotland in a Group B match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

The Netherlands continued its winning formula as the side cruised to victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG) by nine wickets in its Group A fixture at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012.

Namibia continued its impressive run in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier with a seven-wicket win, this time over Kenya at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Opener Irfan Ahmed's unbeaten 91 off 60 balls with 10 boundaries and two sixes helped Hong Kong beat Denmark by 35 runs in a Group A encounter at the Global Cricket Academy Oval 1, at Dubai.

Nepal captain Paras Khadka hit an unbeaten 65 and claimed 1-31 to help his side score a 24-run victory over Bermuda in the side's Group A fixture at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

The United States of America (USA) notched up its first victory in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 when it defeated Oman by 30 runs in a Group B match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

In a low-scoring match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Italy prevailed over Uganda by 13 runs in a Group B encounter in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.

Seventh-seed Namibia's winning formula was tested by Uganda on Friday before the former overcame its African neighbour by four runs in a Group B fixture of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on day four of the 12-day tournament.

Nepal captain Paras Khadka has received an official reprimand for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's 35-run loss against Papua New Guinea (PNG) at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Thursday.

The ICC has confirmed the Event Technical Committee of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 has approved Japen Patel as a replacement for the injured Gowkaran Roopnarine in the USA squad and Zahmeer Khan as a replacement for the injured Hamid Shah in the Denmark squad.

Oman's Sultan Ahmed has received an official reprimand for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's 52-run loss against Scotland at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Friday.

Namibia notched up its fourth win in a row at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 after the side beat Uganda by just four runs in its Group B match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Friday.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) held its nerves to beat Hong Kong by four wickets in a last over thriller in a Group A match in the ICC World Twenty Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Afghanistan continued its impressive winning run in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 with yet another win.

Kenya ended its losing streak in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 when the fourth seed defeated Italy by seven wickets in its Group B fixture at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Ireland gave the United States of America (USA) a 64 runs dressing down in a Group B match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA Oval 2, Dubai Sports City, on Friday.

Callum MacLeod's third Man of the Match award in four matches helped Scotland register a comprehensive 52 runs win over Oman in a Group B Match of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012.

A punishing knock by opener Ruvindu Gunasekera set up a thumping 72 runs victory for Canada over Bermuda in a Group A match of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Captain Peter Borren grabbed three for 13 and opener Stephan Myburgh scored a fine unbeaten 55 as Netherlands defeated Denmark by seven wickets to notch up its third win in four matches in Group A of the ICC World Twenty Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA Oval 2, Dubai Sports City, on Friday.

Ireland stretched by Italy; Karim Sadiq's all-round performance sinks Denmark; Obanda and Allan put on 105 runs for first wicket against Oman; PNG ends Nepal's winning streak; Scotland outsmarts Uganda; Bermuda makes Dutch sweat for victory

Fourteen players from four matches out of the eight played on the opening day of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012, have received an official reprimand and warning each after breaching the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.

In a low-scoring contest, Papua New Guinea prevailed over Nepal by 35 runs in a Group A contest in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 on Thursday.

Netherlands scored its second victory of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 when the team defeated Bermuda by a narrow margin of four runs at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, on Thursday.

Scotland recorded its second victory in three matches when it defeated Uganda by 34 runs in a Group B match in the ICC Global Cricket Academy, Oval.1, Dubai Sports Stadium, on Thursday.

Louis van der Westhuizen continued his fine form with the bat when the 23-year-old smashed his way to a 51-ball century against Scotland to help the side to its second victory of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012, this time at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Zeeshan Siddique's all-round performance went in vain as Uganda defeat Oman by three wickets in a Group B match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA, Oval 2, on Wednesday.

Shakti Gauchan took a hat-trick as Nepal notched up his second successive victory in Group A of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 when it defeated Denmark by nine wickets in a one-sided contest at the ICC GCA Oval 1 on Wednesday.

Italy's Carl Sandri ensured Italy continued its winning ways at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012, as his side beat United States of America at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi in its Group B fixture by eight runs, on Wednesday.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) stretched Canada to the limits before going down fighting by six runs in a Group A match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA, Oval 1, on Wednesday.

A century second wicket partnership between captain James Atkinson and Irfan Ahmed helped Hong Kong hand a shocking eight wickets defeat to Bermuda in a Group A match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC Global Cricket Academy on Wednesday morning.

Ireland stormed back into top form as it beat Kenya by 10 wickets to win its second Group B match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Scotland's top order made a blistering start to the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 as the European side defeated Kenya by 14 runs in a Group A match at the ICC GCA, Over 1, Dubai Sports City on Tuesday.

Canada's new captain Rizwan Cheema is confident of starting off his tenure by helping his side become one of the two sides to qualify from the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 scheduled to be held in UAE from 13-24 March.

Uganda skipper Davis Arinaitwe believes that the current ICC Africa Twenty20 champions have the potential to cause some upsets at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012.

QuipuTV has secured an agreement with the International Cricket Council to stream fourteen group matches in next week's ICC World Twenty20 2012 Qualifier in the United Arab Emirates.

The ICC has announced that the last three days of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 will be shown live by ESPN STAR Sports.

Nepal captain Paras Khadka admits that to qualify for September's ICC World Twenty20 2012 in Sri Lanka would be the biggest achievement in Nepalese sporting history.

Afghanistan captain Nawroz Mangal is hoping that the return of coach Kabir Khan will act as a motivation for his side at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier from 13- 24 March.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead a 15-man squad to South Africa for a one-off Twenty20 International at Johannesburg on 30 March.

Scotland captain Gordon Drummond says the side's never say die attitude is one of the attributes which will help the side to excel at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 which is set to be played this month across five venues from 13-24 March.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) will pay a special tribute to Jacques Kallis on March 30 during the New Age Cup T20 International match between the Proteas and India at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium.

Ireland captain William Porterfield is confident his side can build on the recent good form to be one of the two sides to qualify from the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 scheduled to be held in UAE from 13-24 March.

Kenya captain Collins Obuya believes his side is a forced to be reckoned with when it comes to its cricket despite ups and downs in its performances.

Italy captain Alessandro Bonora is banking on the international experience of Michael Di Venuto to be one of the two sides to qualify from the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 scheduled to be held in UAE from 13-24 March.

Netherlands captain Peter Borren has fired an early warning to the rival sides by saying his side is aiming for nothing less than winning this month's ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 which will be played across the five venues from 13-24 March

Papua New Guinea captain Rarua Dikana is hoping former England wicket-keeper Geraint Jones plays a huge part in his side becoming one of the two sides to qualify from the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 scheduled to be held in UAE from 13 to 24 March.

It is exactly a year today (2 March) since Ireland's Kevin O'Brien slammed a breathtaking 113 off 63 balls to turn the tables on England in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.

Odds may be heavily stacked against it, but Uganda is confident of doing well at the ICC World T20 Qualifier to be held in UAE from 13-24 March.

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has cautioned against a drastic overhaul of his team after they crashed to a sensational five-run loss in the third and final Twenty20 against England, which gave the tourists a 2-1 victory in the series.

Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan appeared stumped on Wednesday by his team's lack of form in limited over matches after routing England 3-0 in Tests, saying he had "tried everything".

Former New Zealand cricket skipper Daniel Vettori has said that he has not completely ruled out the possibility of turning out for the national squad during the ICC World Twenty20 to be held in Sri Lanka later this year.

Current ICC World Twenty20 champion England has continued its domination of the Reliance ICC Twenty20 International (T20I) Rankings after winning its series against Pakistan by 2-1 in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Captain Stuart Broad and Jade Dernbach held their nerve in the closing overs to bowl England to a five-run victory and a 2-1 series win over Pakistan in the final Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

England fast bowler James Anderson has said the dressing room humor and banters are helping him as well as England to achieve success at the international stage.

Coach Andy Flower says England's youthful side have gained vital experience against Pakistan which will help them in their bid to defend their World Twenty20 title later this year.

Jonny Bairstow hit a maiden half-century and paceman Steven Finn took three wickets to guide England to a comfortable 38-run win in the second Twenty20 international against Pakistan on Saturday.

South African coach Gary Kirsten has hailed all rounder Jacques Kallis' massive contribution to the team, but also believes he hasn't received the recognition he deserved.

Ireland's Kevin O'Brien was fined 20 per cent of his match fee and reprimanded after being found guilty of breaching the ICC's Code of Conduct during the second Twenty20 International (T20Is) against Kenya in Mombasa on Thursday.

A tight final over by John Mooney helped Ireland complete a 3-0 series win over host Kenya in the T20 International series.

New Zealand fast bowler James Franklin has defended teammate Jesse Ryder who has been under-fire for his failure to guide the Kiwi side to victory despite finding themselves in a comfortable situation at one point in the game against the Proteas in the final Twenty20 match.

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq on Friday hit back at at criticism after his side's 4-0 defeat in the one-day series against England, urging a change of mindset among detractors.

Paceman Umar Gul took 3-18 to inspire Pakistan to a thrilling eight-run win in the first of three Twenty20 internationals against England at Dubai Stadium on Thursday.

Paul Stirling's all-round effort (65 not out and 2-21) helped Ireland seal the Twenty20 International series with a eight-wicket win over host Kenya at the Mombasa Sports Club ground on Thursday.

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq said his side are desperate to redress the balance in a Twenty20 international against England on Thursday after a one-day series whitewash by the tourists.

George Dockrell's brilliant spell of 3-15 helped Ireland beat host Kenya by six wickets in the first Twenty20 International at the Mombasa Sports Club on Wednesday.

Marchant de Lange took two wickets in a final over on Wednesday that conceded only three runs as South Africa blunted New Zealand's run chase to win the third Twenty20 international by three runs and take the series 2-1.

South Africa has swapped places with New Zealand on the Reliance ICC T20I Championship table after winning the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series which concluded in Auckland on Wednesday.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday held its annual ICC Commercial Partner forum in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The forum was held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel and followed three days of inspections of men's tournament venues - Colombo, Hambantota and Pallekele.

Proteas off-spinner Johan Botha believes the national squad is yet to reach their full potential in 20-over cricket.

New Zealand Cricket has today confirmed that Jacob Oram has a calf injury that will see him ruled out for the remainder of Twenty20 and ODI series against South Africa.

The boundaries at Seddon Park, in Hamilton, are not really big, but that's not exactly the reason why South African Richard Levi blasted a record 13 sixes in his T20 innings, against New Zealand, on Sunday.

New Zealand Cricket selectors today added Jesse Ryder to the BLACKCAPS Twenty20 squad for the final match of The National Bank Series against South Africa at Eden Park on Wednesday 22 February.

New Zealand Cricket today issued an injury update for Jacob Oram who has been in some discomfort since aggravating his left calf in the last ODI against Zimbabwe.

Opening batsman Richard Levi took advantage of the small boundaries at Seddon Park to blast a world record 13 sixes and guide South Africa to an eight wicket win over New Zealand to level their Twenty20 series in Hamilton on Sunday.

Australia's former ODI batsman Michael Di Venuto to represent Italy, ex-England wicketkeeper Geraint Jones to play for PNG

Martin Guptill continued his rich run of form as he scored 78 not out to help New Zealand to a six-wicket victory over South Africa in their Twenty20 international at Wellington Regional Stadium on Friday.

South African captain AB de Villiers has lauded pace bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe for his maiden Twenty20 hat-trick in the opening match of the series against New Zealand.

Left-arm fast bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe took a hat-trick as South Africa beat Canterbury Province by 20 runs in Wednesday's Twenty20 match on their New Zealand tour.

New Zealand beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in the second Twenty20 cricket international on Tuesday, completing the largest successful run chase in its history with two balls to spare to take the series 2-0.

New Zealand Cricket today announced that the current 14-player Twenty20 squad that is playing against Zimbabwe will be retained for the first two matches of the National Bank Series against South Africa.

Martin Guptill continued his rich vein of form against Zimbabwe as he scored 91 not out to help New Zealand beat the visitors by seven wickets at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday in the first of their two Twenty20 internationals.

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum expects his side to improve on their three one-day wins capped off by Napier's McLean Park win ahead of the two Twenty20 matches against Zimbabwe.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the appointment of the official travel agents for the ICC World Twenty 2012 which will be staged in Sri Lanka from 18 September to 7 October.

England selectors today named the England ODI squad for the forthcoming series against Pakistan beginning in Abu Dhabi on Monday 13 February and the England squad for the T20 series beginning in Dubai on Thursday 23 February.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been the subject of criticism from various corners as it has been labelled as one of the chief reasons of players getting injured.

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was full of praise for his side's "exceptional" work on the field in the second Twenty20 International against Australia on Friday, which helped the visitors' register their first win in the ongoing tour.

India's impressive fielding performance in the second Twenty20 International in Melbourne came in for praise from former captain Sunil Gavaskar, who said the visitors' should carry the never-say-die attitude in the ODI triangular-series starting on Sunday.

Former Australian fast bowler Mike Kasprowicz feels its fair to allow batsmen to play the switch hit only if bowlers are given equal liberties too.

India revived their Australian tour with a convincing eight-wicket win over the home side in the second Twenty20 international at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

Explosive Australian batsman David Warner's sensational 100m switch hit for a six in the first Twenty20 International against India in Sydney has reignited debate over the legality of the shot.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said his side's failure to capitalise on a good start was one of the reasons for the visitors' 31-run loss to Australia in the first Twenty20 International at the Sydney Olympic Stadium, on Wednesday.

An extraordinary switch-hit six from David Warner and a Matt Wade half century fired Australia to a 31-run victory over India in the first of two Twenty20 matches on Wednesday.

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says Australia's selectors have made the right decision in naming his Chennai Super Kings teammate George Bailey to lead the national Twenty20 side.

Only the second Australian cricketer to be named captain on debut in any format, Twenty20 skipper George Bailey is nervous about the challenge of proving his credentials both as a batsman and captain when he leads the side against India on Wednesday.

Their reputation bruised and battered after the humiliating loss in the Test series, India will be desperate to turn their fortunes around and restore some pride in the limited overs matches, starting with the first T20 against Australia on Wednesday.

Australian rookie Matthew Wade is aiming for a permanent wicket- keeping berth rather than just filling the void for rested Brad Haddin ahead of the tri series against India and Sri Lanka.

Veteran Australian left-arm spinner Brad Hogg has said he wants to play for the coming three to four years and to be a part of the Australian Twenty20 squad for the Twenty20 World Cup.

The Cricket Australia National Selection Panel (NSP) has today announced a 14-man squad for the two-match Twenty20 International series against India.

Australia got off to a great start in the Women's Twenty20 International Series (WT20 INTL), beating New Zealand by four wickets in a tense encounter at North Sydney Oval, to take a 1-0 lead in the five match series.

Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi was the most expensive of a host ofinternational stars sold at the inaugural auction for the new Bangladesh Premier League on Thursday as he fetched $700,000.

The strong emergence of the Twenty20 format has the ICC considering a bid to have cricket return to the Olympics after more than a century, ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said on Saturday.

Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle is to play for Somerset in this season's domestic Twenty20 competition, the English county said on Thursday.

Kenya XI continued its winning run in the T20 series against Andhra XI with a 55-run win in the second match at the Dr. Y.S.R. ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.

Kenya XI won the first Twenty20 game on its India tour against hosts Andhra XI at the Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.

Unheralded teenager Bevan Small looks like taking the honours for the most famous piece of cricketing action ever in New Zealand's domestic Twenty20 league after his athletic leap to facilitate a catch went viral over the weekend.

Former Australian spinner Stuart MacGill has nominated himself for the Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction in February, following his return to Twenty20 cricket after eight years.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the schedule for the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 which will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 13 to 24 March, 2012.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the appointment of Phoenix Ogilvy & Mather Sri Lanka as the official marketing and communications agency for the ICC World Twenty20 2012 which will take place in Sri Lanka from 18 September to 7 October.

Tanzania went into an early lead at the top of the table with successive victories in the Pepsi ICC Africa T20 Women's tournament in Uganda.

Canada have announced a 14-man squad for the 2012 Caribbean T20 in January.

Leg spinner Shane Warne seems bigger than ever, as can be gauged by the 40,000, 50,000 or more crowd expected at the MCG tomorrow night, to see a 42-year-old play in the new Big Bash competition.

The Canadian national team ended their trip to Barbados strongly with two victories and a narrow loss in their last three matches.

Dwayne Bravo hopes his participation in the Big Bash League Twenty20 would spark his revival and spur his return to the West Indies team.

Cricket legend Shane Warne said Tuesday he was almost certain

Canada lost its third successive T20 match on their tour of Barbados at the weekend.

Australian spin legend Shane Warne's availability for the Big Bash league is now doubtful as he suffered burns on his bowling arm while cooking.

The aftermath of civil war and chronic political instability have given Nepalis little to cheer about in recent years but the nation's cricketers have emerged as a surprise source of inspiration.

Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by eight runs in the ACC Twenty20 Cup final to retain their title in thrilling fashion.

Oman won a thrilling third-place play-off against Nepal by two runs on Saturday at Tribhuvan University.

Hong Kong joined Afghanistan in the ACC Twenty20 Cup final thanks to a stunning innings from Munir Dar.

Afghanistan beat hosts Nepal by nine wickets in Friday's first ACC Twenty20 Cup semi-final.

Spin king Shane Warne has still "got it" according to an awestruck teammate who faced him in a nets session ahead of his return to competitive cricket, a report said Thursday.

Oman beat Maldives to secure a spot in the last four of the ACC Twenty20 Cup while Nepal also claimed a semi-final position - and place in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier - after UAE failed to defeat Saudi Arabia by a sufficient margin in their last group match

Hong Kong achieved a comfortable win against Kuwait to secure their place in the semi-finals of the ACC Twenty20 Cup.

Afghanistan completed a 100 per cent record in the group stage of the ACC Twenty20 Cup with a 62-run win over Maldives on Wednesday.

Afghanistan and Hong Kong both enjoyed convincing victories in the later matches on the fourth day of the ACC Twenty20 Cup.

ACCT20 - Day 4 - Table

Day four of the ACC Twenty20 Cup saw two exciting finishes in the early matches.

The Canadian national team depart for Barbados this week for a 10-day period of training and matches ahead of the Caribbean T20 tournament in January.

Monday's fixtures in the ACC Twenty20 Cup saw Hong Kong and Malaysia kick-start their campaigns.

Mountaineers defeated Eagles by 27 runs to take the Stanbic 20 Series Final at Harare Sports Club on Sunday.

ACCT20 - Day 2 - Stats and Table

UAE enjoyed a convincing win over Nepal in the ACC Twenty20 Cup on Sunday to move out in front of Group B.

Afghanistan's bowlers made up for a below-par batting display to see their side to victory against Oman at the ACC Twenty20 Cup on Sunday.

Ryan ten Doeschate inspired Mashonaland Eagles to victory in their qualifying final against Matabeleland Tuskers to reach Sunday's Stanbic Bank 20 final.

Oman made an emphatic start to the ACC Twenty20 Cup in Nepal with a 124-run victory over Bhutan.

Afghanistan eased to a 59-run win in their opening ACC Twenty20 Cup match against Malaysia on Saturday in Nepal.

This Saturday sees the opening round of fixtures in the all-important ACC Twenty20 Cup in Nepal.

Hong Kong played out a thrilling tie against a strong Sri Lankan Cricket Board XI in the second match of their pre-ACC T20 Cup 2011 tour.

Maldives coach Mohammed Bazeeghzaka believes adjusting to the cold weather in Nepal will be the key to his side doing well in the upcoming ACC Twenty20 Cup.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) coach Kabir Khan is hoping to repeat the formula that helped him take Afghanistan to ICC World Twenty20 2010 in West Indies, during the upcoming ACC Twenty20 Cup.

Hong Kong coach Charlie Burke is looking at the ACC Twenty20 Cup as a base to build a team for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Qualifiers in 2014.

Nepal's new coach Pubudu Dassanayake is confident that his team can make most of the home advantage during the ACC Twenty20 Cup.

Malaysia captain Suhan Alagaratnam is confident that his side's youngsters will be the backbone of a good showing at the ACC Twenty20 Cup.

Resurgent Pakistan continued their winning form to defeat Bangladesh by 50 runs in the one-off Twenty20 international at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday in a low-scoring affair.

Oman's new coach Roy Dias is banking on his knowledge of the conditions in Nepal to steer his side during the ACC Twenty20 Cup 2011.

Asian Cricket Council (ACC)'s Development Officer Iqbal Sikander will double up as the consultant coach of the Saudi Arabia side at the ACC Twenty20 Cup. The tournament will be held from 3-11 December in Kathmandu.

Bhutan's young coach Damber Gurung is hoping for his side to give a tough fight to the other teams at the ACC Twenty20 Cup to be held in Kathmandu from 3-11 December.

Afghanistan captain Nowroz Mangal is confident that his team's batsmen will be able to make the most of a training camp in India ahead of the ACC Twenty20 Cup, to be held in Kathmandu from 3-11 December.

The International Cricket Council has announced it is seeking requests for proposals (RFP) from companies interested in providing signage services for the ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka next year.

Misbah-ul-Haq's match winning innings against Sri Lanka on Friday has seen him rise four places to 22nd in the Reliance ICC T20I Batting Rankings.

Pakistan won the lone Twenty20 International played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium at Abu Dhabi by five wickets.

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq is hoping to win the Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka on Friday to lift their rankings and give them a clean sweep of the series after their Test and one-day victories.

The ECB today announced that England and Surrey bowler Jade Dernbach will join Australian Twenty20 Big Bash League side Melbourne Stars for the forthcoming competition starting next month.

The Sydney Sixers have signed West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo for the upcoming Twenty20 Big Bash League.

Namibia XI completed a 6-2 thrashing of Kenya XI with a comprehensive seven wicket win in the eight-match unofficial Twenty20 series on Sunday.

United Arab Emirates, runners-up at the ACC T20 2009, has announced its squad for this year's edition to be held in Nepal.

Afghanistan announced its squad for the upcoming ACC Twenty20 Cup 2011 to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Kenya XI registered yet another win in the unofficial Twenty20 series against hosts Namibia XI at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek.

Kenya XI ended its losing streak on the current Namibia tour.

Hong Kong became the first squad to be named for the upcoming ACC Twenty20 Cup scheduled to be held in Nepal from 3-11 December

Coach Pubudu Dassanayake will field a blend of young and senior players in the upcoming ACC Twenty20 Cup.

Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne will come out of retirement to play in Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash League with Melbourne Stars.

Kenya will play eight Twenty20s against Namibia and a further two matches in Zimbabwe this month in preparation for next year's World Twenty20 qualifying tournament, Cricket Kenya said on Tuesday.

The Asian Cricket Council has announced the fixtures for the ACC Twenty20 Cup that will take place in Nepal in December.

England's Kevin Pietersen has been officially reprimanded for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's six-wicket victory over India in the only Twenty20 International (T20I) of the series in Kolkata on Saturday.

Kevin Pietersen's match-winning innings on Saturday against India has helped him climb to second place in the Reliance ICC T20I Batting Rankings.

Kevin Pietersen's match-winning innings on Saturday against India has helped him climb to second place in the Reliance ICC T20I Batting Rankings.

After being comprehensively defeated by England in the one-off Twenty20 International here Saturday, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said his team paid heavily for failing to stick to a proper game plan.

Steve Finn led England's pace attack to set up a six-wicket victory against India in the lone Twenty20 international at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Saturday.

England's stand-in Twenty20 skipper Graeme Swann said Friday the one-off match in the game's shortest version provides a chance to his side to salvage some pride after the 0-5 drubbing against India in the just-concluded ODI series.

England are looking to end their dismal tour of India on a high note by winning Saturday's Twenty20 international in Kolkata to show they remain a major force in the shortest version of the game.

Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh today said that the International Cricket Council (ICC)'s Twenty20 International (T20I) team and player rankings, which were launched in a ceremony in Dubai, will give a lot of context to the shortest format of the game.

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England's Eoin Morgan, Ajantha Mendis of Sri Lanka and Shane Watson of Australia were announced as the number-one ranked batsman, bowler and all-rounder, respectively in the Reliance ICC T20I Player Rankings which were released in Dubai today (Monday).

Some of the best cricketers in the world have thrown their weight behind the Reliance ICC T20I team and player rankings which were officially launched today (Monday).

Reigning ICC World Twenty20 champion England was unveiled as the number-one ranked side in the shortest format of the game as the Reliance ICC Twenty20 International (T20I) team rankings were launched at the ICC headquarters in Dubai on Monday.

David Richardson, ICC General Manager - Cricket, previews the upcoming release of the Reliance ICC T20I Rankings on this week's 30-minute special ICC Cricket World Radio Show.

Test great Shane Warne has not ruled out a return to professional cricket in Australia's revamped Big Bash Twenty20 tournament starting in December, saying he's the fittest he's ever been.

New Zealand clinched the T20 series against Zimbabwe with a comfortable 34-run (D/L method) in Harare on Monday.

A stunning unbeaten 64-run partnership for the eighth wicket between Rusty Theron and Wayne Parnell gave South Africa a memorable three-wicket win over Australia on Sunday.

Australian vice-captain Shane Watson has admitted that paceman Doug Bollinger's ability to set an example with ball in hand cannot be questioned.

Brendon McCullum slammed an unbeaten 81 as New Zealand raced to a 10-wicket win in the first Twenty20 international against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

Harare, October 14, 2011 (AFP) - New Zealand's new cricket leadership will be put to its first test during a tour of Zimbabwe, starting Saturday with a Twenty20 international at Harare Sports Club.

Australia's leading cricketers have praised teenage fast bowling sensation Pat Cummins, who took 3-25 in his international Twenty 20 debut against South Africa.

Australia won by five wickets in the first Twenty20 international against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday.

Cricket Holdings America LLC, a joint venture between New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and United States of America Cricket Association (USACA), has started a global search for a Chief Executive Officer and T20 League Commissioner.

The Zimbabwe national selectors have announced the squad to play against New Zealand in a two-match Twenty20 series in Harare.

Marlon Samuels hit a stroke-filled 58 for West Indies but a superb 41 not out by Mushfiqur Rahim led Bangladesh to a dramatic victory in the one-off T20 International at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium on Tuesday night.

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim led his team to a thrilling three-wicket win over West Indies in the one-off Twenty20 International at the Sher-E-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday.

Marlon Samuels shone as West Indies defeated the Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in their T20 warm-up match in Fatullah on Sunday.

David Warner's scoring two consecutive tons in the ongoing Champions League in India has convinced New South Wales coach Anthony Stuart that the left-hander is on course for higher honours.

Adrian Holdstock will make his international umpiring debut when he stands together with South Africa's top official, Marais Erasmus, in the first T20 International between the Proteas and Australia at Sahara Park Newlands on Thursday, October 13.

Cricket SOUTH AFRICA (CSA) on Wednesday named Chevrolet Knights all-rounder Ryan McLaren as a replacement for Albie Morkel in the Proteas' squad for the two-match T20 International series against Australia.

South Africa squad is relishing the opportunity to play at home in front of full houses when the T20 series against Australia starts at Sahara Park Newlands on Thursday, October 13.

Afghan captain Mohammad Nabi said Friday his fast-rising cricket team were batting for a fresh berth in the World Twenty20, hoping that competing in Pakistan had helped to mature young talent.

Eighteen-year-old pace sensation Patrick Cummins is the youngest player in the ongoing Champions League T20 event in India and after a handful of first-class appearances he is in Australia's squads for shorter versions to tour South Africa.

South African batsman AB de Villiers will not take further part in the Champions League T20 as he fractured a finger on his left hand while training with the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Australia's interim head coach Troy Cooley is confident that he could work with current bowling mentor Craig McDermott to help Mitchell Johnson come back to form.

Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel (NSP) today announced two 14-man squads for the Twenty20 and ODI component of Australia's VB Tour of South Africa.

England's Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad said on Monday he was determined to be fit enough to make his international return against India in a Twenty20 game in Kolkata on October 29.

West Indies captain Darren Sammy revealed that rookie spinner Garey Mathurin told him he would take "four wickets for 10 runs" before England started their innings in Sunday's second and final T20 International at the Kia Oval.

England fast bowler Stuart Broad insists that he will not lose any influence as the Twenty20 captain despite missing part of the key build-up to next year's World Cup through injury.

Spinner Garey Mathurin enjoyed a memorable debut as he inspired the West Indies to a surprise 25-run win over England in the second Twenty20 international at the Oval on Sunday.

Dwayne Smith says he relishes continuing at the top of the order, after opening for the first time in an international match in West Indies' 10-wicket loss to England.

Following their 10-wicket drubbing by England in the opening Twenty20 International of the two-match series, West Indies cricket captain Darren Sammy has conceded that his side needed to tighten up all areas of their game.

England spinner Graeme Swann has backed Ravi Bopara to become a fine all-rounder.

If Harbhajan Singh is feeling the heat for his recent poor form, followed by an injury-induced absence from the ODI series against England and now saddled with captaincy of Mumbai Indians in the Champions League T20 tournament, he does not show it.

Ravi Bopara produced England's best ever Twenty20 bowling performance to set up a crushing 10-wicket win over the West Indies in the first game of a two-match series at the Oval on Friday.

The West Indies batsmen failed to capitalise on a good start with and this led to a heavy defeat by ten wickets against England in the first T20 International on Friday.

The West Indies will go face-to-face with England on Friday evening knowing that they have what it takes to beat the home side.

On this week's ICC Cricket World Radio Show, ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat speaks about the launch of the ICC World Twenty20 2012 which took place in Colombo on Wednesday.

Nkrumah Bonner set foot on the historic Kia Oval cricket ground for the first time on Wednesday and immediately felt a difference.

Australian wicket-keeper Brad Haddin today confirmed his retirement from international Twenty20 cricket to focus on Australian one-day and Test match cricket.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the match schedule and unveiled the event logo of the ICC World Twenty20 2012, which will be staged in Sri Lanka from 18 September to 7 October.

New Zealand Cricket today announced that Tim Southee will miss the Champions League Twenty20 after suffering a knee injury.

West Indies Head Coach Ottis Gibson believes his team can match England when the two sides meet in the upcoming two-match T20 Series.

The West Indies Cricket Board's Selection Panel has named left-arm spinner Garey Mathurin as a replacement for off-spinner Ashley Nurse in the squad for the two T20 Internationals in England next week.

Mohammad Hafeez hit a half-century and took three wickets to guide Pakistan to a narrow five-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second Twenty20 international on Sunday.

In just his first week in West Indies colours Johnson Charles says he has "learned a lot of great new things" while working with West Indies Batting Consultant Desmond Haynes.

Sachin Tendulkar's participation in the forthcoming Champions League T20 tournament is still in doubt as his Mumbai Indians team coach Robin Singh declined to comment on the availability of the master batsman who is recovering from a toe injury.

All rounder Dwayne Smith is eager to make an impactful return to the international stage. Smith, 28, announced himself on the world with a blazing century in his first Test match at Cape Town back in 2004.

Pakistan stamped their authority over Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Friday, winning the first of two Twenty20 matches by a huge 85 runs.

West Indies captain Darren Sammy says the signs are looking really good as the Windies prepares for the upcoming T20 Series in England next week.

England off-spinner Graeme Swann has admitted that he must grow up and stop acting the joker after being named as the captain for the two-match Twenty20 series against West Indies.

Trinidad and Tobago's captain Daren Ganga expects his team to qualify for the main draw of the Champions League Twenty20, admitting that 'sometimes our best efforts are not good enough'.

The members of the West Indies Twenty20 squad for the two Twenty20s in England have commenced intense fitness testing and preparations at the Sagicor High Performance Centre at the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies

The England selectors today announced the England squad for the forthcoming two match NatWest International Twenty20 Series against West Indies commencing on Friday September 23 at the Kia Oval.

After becoming the second England bowler to scalp 200 wickets in both ODIs and Tests, pacer James Anderson said he might consider playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to convince the selectors of his capabilities in the Twenty20 format.

All-rounder Paul Collingwood believes that England is paving the way to rule the world again with a generation that has grown up with Twenty20 cricket.

England captain Stuart Broad on Wednesday hailed his team's effort in their thrilling six wicket victory over India in a T-20 match here.

England inflicted yet another defeat upon India as they won the lone Twenty20 international by six wickets at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Stuart Broad is eager to enjoy his first victory as England Twenty20 captain in the one-off clash against India at Old Trafford here on Wednesday.

Veteran India batsman Rahul Dravid is set to play his first -- and last -- Twenty20 international in the one-off game against England at Old Trafford here on Wednesday after Gautam Gambhir became the latest player to leave an injury-hit tour.

Ranganath Vinay Kumar returned with a three-wicket haul as India recorded yet another victory in a practice match, inflicting a narrow 15-run defeat on Leicestershire in a Twenty20 fixture at Grace Road here Monday.

West Indies chief cricket selector Clyde Butts says combative left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn has not yet shown that he is serious about playing for West Indies.

Jamaican all rounder Nkrumah Bonner, who was today named on the West Indies Twenty20 squad for two matches against England has said that his time at the Sagicor High Performance Centre has helped his game significantly.

Opening batsmen Miles Bascombe and Johnson Charles along with all rounder Nkrumah Bonner and wicketkeeper Derwin Christian have been called to the West Indies Twenty20 squad to play against England in September.

Pakistan cricket captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Monday urged his team's new talent to take advantage of the tour of Zimbabwe to rebuild the crisis-hit national side.

New Zealand Cricket today announced a date change for the New Zealand's opening Twenty20 international against Zimbabwe.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named former captain and fielding coach Ijaz Ahmed as the national side's batting consultant for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is requesting proposals from companies interested in becoming the official marketing, communications, advertising and media agency for the ICC World Twenty20 2012 which will take place in Sri Lanka next September.

Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait has joined South African provincial team the Dolphins for the 2011-2012 Twenty20 season.

Australian batsman David Warner says working with former Test opener Justin Langer, who is now team's batting coach, has made him more consistent.

The ICC is requesting proposals from companies interested in becoming the ticketing management service provider for the ICC World Twenty20 2012 which will take place next year in September in Sri Lanka.

Spinner Ajantha Mendis produced the best figures in Twenty20 internationals on Monday to bowl Sri Lanka to an eight-run win over Australia at the Pallakele Stadium and a 2-0 series win.

Ajantha Mendis became the first bowler to bag six wickets in a Twenty20 international as Sri Lanka clinched the series 2-0 against Australia with an eight-run win in the second match on Monday.

Australia's Twenty20 captain Cameron White was frustrated at his team's 35-run loss in the Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka here Saturday night.

Tillakaratne Dilshan hammered a maiden Twenty20 century to set up Sri Lanka's 35-run victory over Australia in the opening match on Saturday.

Australia's Twenty20 captain Cameron White believes that success in Sri Lanka will be the former world champions' first step to get among the best and restore the country's battered cricketing reputation.

Australian Twenty20 captain Cameron White believes that he still has a future in the national one-day team despite being dumped from the side for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.

West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) chief executive Ernest Hilaire says the two-match Twenty20 International series against England next month is a welcome engagement for the regional side.

Sri Lanka skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan on Tuesday insisted his team would not be taking Australia lightly despite the youthful look to the tourists' squad.

Australian coach Tim Nielsen is confident that Ricky Ponting's experience and professionalism would ensure that there is no undermining of Michael Clarke's status as captain during the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait has said that critics of the Twenty20 version of cricket should now embrace the game rather than viewing it with skepticism.

Sri Lanka Cricket on Saturday named a 16-man squad for the Twenty20 games of Australia's tour from August 6 to September 20.

A crucial 39-run partnership between Rizwan Mahmood and Aftab Ahmed led Denmark to a 6 wicket win in a tense, low-scoring final in the ICC European Division 1 Championship.

A magnificent 90 from wicket-keeper batsman Ed Farley inspired Jersey to an 8-wicket victory over arch-rivals Guernsey in the 3rd?4th place play-off at FB Fields.

Canada claimed the ICC Americas Division One title on Saturday after maintaining its 100 per cent title with a 61-run win over Suriname.

Denmark recorded an emphatic 58 run victory over Guernsey at FB Fields in St Helier to seal their place in the tournament final but, more importantly, earn their place in the ICC World T20 global qualifier in Dubai in 2012.

The world's best T20 players will come face to face across Australia from 16 December, when the battle for the KFC T20 Big Bash League title starts.

The Event Technical Committee (ETC) met this afternoon to discuss the venue for the semi-final (to be played on Saturday 23rd July), and 3rd/4th play-off and final match of the ICC European Division 1 Championship both to be played on Sunday 24th July in Jersey.

Norway set up a winner takes all clash with Italy tomorrow after they comprehensively outplayed Austria to record the easiest of 9 wicket wins at College Field.

A herculean effort from groundsman John Mountford and his team meant that the game between Croatia and Norway at Port Soif was the only game to get any play on the second morning of the ICC European Division One Twenty20.

As a result of the total wash-out today in the ICC European Division 1 Championship matches will transfer to the Reserve Day on Thursday 21st July 2011.

In Group B Jersey and Belgium both made it two wins in two on the first day of the ICC European Division 1 Championship.

Pakistan is hoping to blood youngsters to boost its chances of regaining the ICC World Twenty20 title in Sri Lanka next year.

Uganda pulled off a stiff chase to upset top seeds and overwhelming favorites Namibia by six wickets in the final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Africa Division 1 Twenty20 Championship played at Lugogo Cricket Ground in Kampala on Saturday.

Uganda warmed up for the final against Namibia in the Africa Division 1 Twenty20 tournament with a win eight wicket over Kenya at the Kyambogo Cricket Ground in Kampala.

Namibia continued its dominant performance in the ICC Africa Division 1 Twenty20 tournament with two more wins on Wednesday in Kampala.

Namibia continued to impress in the Africa Division 1 Twenty20 Tournament with two more wins on Tuesday in Kampala, Uganda. Namibia beat Uganda and Nigeria convincingly to book its place in the World Twenty20 2012 Qualifier to be held in Dubai early next year. Namibia qualified even with three more days to go in the Africa Qualifier.

Hosts Uganda registered an impressive 75 run win over Kenya in the ICC Africa Division One Twenty20 tournament on Monday. At the Kyambogo Cricket Ground in Kampala, Uganda batted first and posted an impressive 177 for no loss in its 20 overs.

Morning Matches at Kyambogo Cricket Ground, Namibia versus Nigeria (July 9, 2011) Namibia 232/6 (20/20 ov); Nigeria 100/6 (20/20 ov) Namibia won by 132 runs Namibia didn?t do any harm to their number one ranking in this tournament when they breezed by a sorry Nigerian outfit by 132 run in the first international game played at Kyambogo oval since 2001.

Pakistan's former captain Shahid Afridi and all-rounder Abdul Razzaq have joined the Melbourne Renegades for the first season of the Twenty20 Big Bash League.

PNG has won the Pepsi ICC East-Asia Pacific Division 1 capping off a flawless tournament with a comprehensive 58 run victory over Vanuatu in the final at Amini Park in Port Moresby.

Faasao Mulivai has played one of the most entertaining innings of the week for Samoa in today's third place play-off against Fiji to lead his side to a victory and cap off a successful week for the affiliate member country.

Neil Harrison from the Japan Cricket Association and Lakani Oala from Cricket PNG have been given the honour of umpiring today's Pepsi ICC East-Asia Pacific Division 1 final between PNG and Vanuatu.

The ICC European Division 1 Championship takes place in the Channel Islands this month, as the twelve teams fight it out to be confirmed as the European qualifiers for next year's ICC World Twenty20 qualifier.

PNG have destroyed Samoa in their semifinal match on Amini Park to advance to the final of the Pepsi ICC East-Asia Pacific Division 1 where they will meet Vanuatu who overcame Fiji on Colts Cricket Ground in the other semifinal.

Assad Vala has become the first PNG player to make a century on the turf wickets of either Amini Park or Colts Cricket Ground since the pitches were launched on 23 July 2010.

The four visiting teams have arrived in Port Moresby and completed their final training sessions at the impressive facilities on offer at Cricket PNG's Amini Park and Colts Cricket Ground.

The Digicel Vanuatu National team has completed its' preparation for the upcoming ICC East-Asia Pacific Division 1 event in Port Moresby, PNG with some solid performances in Queensland.

After an incredible 12 months of cricket for the PNG Hebou Barramundi's that has seen them rocket to a world ranking of 19, they will finally get the chance to put this form on show to their home fans when the Pepsi ICC East-Asia Pacific Division 1 begins in Port Moresby on Monday.

Samoa might be the only affiliate member country participating in the Pepsi ICC EAP Division 1, but that is of little concern to their squad who plan to make a real impact against the four associate member sides when the tournament kicks off in PNG next week.

The United States of America Cricket Association today announced a 14-man squad for the 2011 ICC Americas Division One T20 tournament scheduled for the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, FL from July 18-23.

Cricket Fiji today presented the national side with their new playing kits and caps at an official ceremony at Albert Park.

India's cricket board says it will organize the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League from April 4 to May 27 next year.

Hosts Belgium won the final at Royal Brussels, as they completed an emphatic 73-run win against Austria.

Sri Lanka stand-in skipper Thilina Kandamby insisted he had no problems with Sanath Jayasuriya's brief return to international cricket after the veteran took two wickets in the Twenty20 victory against England.

Mahela Jayawardena's unbeaten 72 saw Sri Lanka to a crushing nine-wicket victory against England in the lone Twenty20 international on Saturday.

New Black caps captain Ross Taylor believes that his stint in the Indian Premier League with Shane Warne will help his side.

Stuart Broad, England's new Twenty20 captain, had a second injury scare ahead of Saturday's match against Sri Lanka in Bristol but insisted he would be fit to lead the team for the first time.

Both England and Sri Lanka will be led by novice captains when they meet in the Twenty20 international here on Saturday.

Austria shocked favourites Isle of Man to record a six wicket win in their play-off game at Royal Brussels.

Sri Lanka veteran Sanath Jayasuriya warmed up for his farewell to international cricket with a sparkling 78 as the tourists beat Worcestershire by 57 runs in a one-day match at New Road on Wednesday.

Spain kept their qualification hopes very much alive when they timed a potentially difficult run chase to perfection to defeat Hellas by seven wickets at Mechelen.

An urgently convened meeting of the ICC European Division 2 Championship Event Technical Committee (ETC) has met to discuss damage to the outfield at Ostend. The ETC has decided that the pitch and ground is unsuitable for any match to be played on it on Monday 20th June 2011. The Belgium Cricket Federation are actively carrying out work to ensure that the Ostend venue is suitable for play on Wednesday when it next hosts matches.

Uganda captain Davis Arinaitwe Karashani believes his side will have home advantage to bank on in the upcoming ICC Africa Division 2 T20 Championship.

Ghana captain Peter Ananya is hoping that a good performance in the upcoming ICC Africa Division 1 T20 championship will provide a lasting legacy for the sport in the country.

Cricket in Greece continues to develop at a great rate in some respects due to the great links and partnerships with full member countries that help to grow the game in the South of Europe.

Pakistan's Chief Selector Mohsin Khan has said that he has been working upon the formation of a 'separate specialised team' for the Twenty20 format of cricket

For most of the eleven teams competing in the ICC European Division 2 Championship in Belgium this is a first major international outing in the game?s shortest form ? Twenty20, with the prize for the two finalists of a place in next month?s Division 1 tournament in the Channel Islands.

Sport in Spain seems to be flourishing, with a long list of successful sporting champions including Rafael Nadal, who as the Number one tennis player in the world has completed the grand slam of all four majors; Fernando Alonso former Formula One World Champion; and the current Football World and European Champions, but could they ever be champions of cricket

Nigeria captain Edurance Ofem expects the upcoming ICC Africa Division 1 T20 championship to be too close to call.

The ICC East-Asia Pacific office would like to announce the fixture the up-coming Pepsi ICC East-Asia Pacific Division 1 tournament to be held in Port Moresby, PNG from 4-7 July.

The five participating teams in the Pepsi ICC East-Asia Pacific Division 1 tournament to be held in Port Moresby PNG from 4-7 July have named strong squads in preparation for the regions premier event.

Following Saturday's result in the Digicel Pearls T20 International, West Indies captain Darren Sammy touched on a few areas where he felt the team did quite well and the areas which need to be improved on as they approach the five-match ODI Series. Playing in front a capacity crowd at the Queen's Park Oval, West Indies fell 16 runs short of their target of 160, after the Indians made 159-6 off their 20 overs.

India's stand-in captain Suresh Raina lauded Subramaniam Badrinath and Rohit Sharma for the team's 16-run win over the West Indies in the one-off Twenty20 international at the Queen's Park Oval on Saturday.

By his own admission, S Badrinath takes time to settle when he comes in to bat but the star of India's Twenty20 win over the West Indies here says he has also learnt to pace up for cricket's shortest format.

Putting up a splendid all round show, India scored a comfortable 16-run win over the West Indies in the one-off Twenty20 international to begin their Caribbean tour on a resounding note on Saturday.

Whether India can go on to dominate world cricket consistently would be known by its second-string side's performance against a not-so-strong West Indies in the upcoming ODI and Test series, feels batting legend Sir Vivian Richards.

They might be without key senior players but even a second-string India would be hard to stop for the struggling West Indies when the two sides clash in a one-off Twenty20 match here tomorrow.

The big day is still a few days away but West Indies all rounder Ashley Nurse is ready to face India in the T20 International on Saturday.

A clinical Chennai Super Kings clinched their second Indian Premier League title in a row with a 58-run thrashing of Royal Challengers Bangalore in a lop-sided final on Saturday.

Amidst demands of a break for Indian cricketers following a long cricket season, which included their ICC World Cup triumph and the ongoing IPL, Virat Kohli on Monday said that he is willing to play as many matches as possible for the country.

Nigeria and Ghana secured promotion from ICC Africa Division 2 after an exciting final day of the tournament.

Sean Phillips' second century of the tournament helped Nigeria establish a strong position at the top of the table in the ICC Africa Division 2 event.

Malawi produced the shock of the day at the ICC Africa Division 2 by defeating Botswana in a last ball thriller.

Sierra Leone caused the biggest upset of ICC Africa Division 2 so far after recording a stunning 2-run win over tournament favourites Tanzania on Monday.

Nigeria and Botswana moved to the top of the ICC Africa Division 2, with Tanzania and Ghana in close pursuit, on an exciting day in the latest qualifying event for the ICC World Twenty20 2012.

Sweden maintained its unbeaten record at the ICC Europe Division 3 event on Saturday with a crushing 10-wicket win over Bulgaria.

Peter Kirsten's Sierra Leone team achieved an excellent opening day victory over Swaziland on Saturday afternoon at the ICC Africa Division 2 tournament.

The first morning of the ICC Africa Division 2 event taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa went according to form with top seeds Botswana, Nigeria and Ghana all recording their first victories of the tournament.

Sweden made sure of their place in the ICC European Division Two Championship in commanding fashion at Velden on Friday afternoon, dismissing the Czech Republic for 65 in just 13.3 overs and knocking off the runs in 7.5 overs for the loss of two wickets.

Botswana national cricket coach Arjun Menon is confident looking ahead to the ICC Africa Division 2 T20 competition that begins on Saturday in Benoni.

Nigeria skipper Endurance Ofem believes the side's experience at the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 7 will be invaluable in helping his side gain promotion from ICC Africa Division 2.

Sweden showed that they are one of the favourites for the championship and promotion as they recorded a crushing 136 runs victory over Estonia who, earlier in the day, had themselves won convincingly against Slovenia.

Although they enter the event as one of the outsiders, Mozambique captain Bineesh Vadavathy believes his side has a chance of qualification from ICC Africa Division 2 which begins in Johannesburg on 14 May.

The ICC Africa regional office has revised the fixtures for the ICC Africa T20 Div tournament to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The ICC Africa regional office announced the fixtures the ICC Africa T20 Div tournament to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The ICC Africa regional office has announced the umpire allocations for the ICC Africa T20 Div 2 tournament to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Inaugural European T20 tournament begins in Slovenia this week

"I want to be a great cricketer for the West Indies. I don't want to be just a regular cricketer in the West Indies team. I dream of great things and being great."

West Indies beat Pakistan by seven runs in the one-off Twenty20 International on Thursday at the Beausejour Cricket Ground in St Lucia.

Twenty20 cricket is a constant battle of wits and bowlers who cannot think on their feet will end up cannon-fodder, says South African pace bowler Wayne Parnell.

The West Indies team will be looking to make a winning start as they introduce several new faces to the international stage when they face Pakistan in the T20 International on Thursday night at the picturesque Beausejour Cricket Grounds.

Old foes West Indies and Pakistan face each other in a Twenty20 International for the first time on Thursday.

After falling to old rivals India in the World Cup semifinal last month, Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has set his sights on the ICC World Twenty20 Championship to be played in Sri Lanka next year.

Panama wins both games on final day to qualify to the play-offs by run rate over Belize and Turks & Caicos Islands

The four newcomers in the West Indies team are all eager and excited to "represent" the people of the region against Pakistan.

Cricket fans are being given the chance to win some fantastic prizes if they can successfully predict the results of qualifying tournaments for the ICC World Twenty20 2012.

England has taken an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five match Women's International Twenty20 series against Australia, winning Sunday's match at Manuka Oval in Canberra by four wickets.

Pakistan's seasoned all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has said that he wants to retire from international cricket next year after ICC World Twenty20.

Australia edged out England by four runs in the second and final Twenty20 International at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday to level the series 1-1.

England got the better of Australia by one wicket off the last ball of the first Twenty20 international at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday.

England Twenty20 captain Paul Collingwood reckons that his 2010 Twenty20 World Cup-winning squad is the shortest form of the game's world No.1 team.

India won the one-off Krish Macherduj Trophy Twenty20 International match, played to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in South Africa.

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee is looking forward to joining forces with fellow fast bowler Shaun Tait in the opening Twenty20 international against England at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday.

South African icon Makhaya Ntini makes his final international appearance on Sunday in a Twenty20 international against India before what is being claimed will be the biggest crowd to watch a cricket match in Africa.

Australia has named a youthful squad for the T20 series against England next week, with Cameron White taking over the captaincy from Michael Clarke.

England and Somerset wicket-keeper batsman Craig Kieswetter has been ruled out of the upcoming Twenty20 series against Australia due to an abscess and will undergo minor surgery.

History will be made on Sunday when an audience of almost 50,000 fans attends the match between South Africa and India at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Abdul Razzaq produced a man-of-the-match performance with bat and ball to ensure Pakistan salvaged some credibility and embarrassed New Zealand by 103 runs in their third and final Twenty20 international in Christchurch on Thursday.

Hashim Amla has been called up to the Proteas' squad for the Twenty20 International match against India to be played at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday, 9 January.

Pakistan went down in the second Twenty20 International against New Zealand by 39 runs and thereby lost the three-match series 2-0. The third match in the series will be played on 30 December at Christchurch.

Pakistan's left-arm paceman Sohail Tanveer will fly out to New Zealand later Monday to join the team after regaining full match fitness, said chief selector Mohsin Khan.

Pace bowler Tim Southee ripped through Pakistan's batting order before opener Martin Guptill smashed a quick-fire half century to help New Zealand to a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the first Twenty20 international on Sunday.

New Zealand Cricket on Thursday confirmed the new management and support staff structure for the BLACKCAPS.

New Zealand selectors on Wednesday named three new players in the 14-man squad for the upcoming Twenty20 International series against the visiting Pakistan side.

Pakistani left arm bowler Sohail Tanvir has been ruled out of the tour to New Zealand with a knee injury, team manager Intikhab Alam said on Wednesday.

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori says he will miss his side's three Twenty20 cricket internationals against Pakistan later this month because of a sore back.

Pakistan left out wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal and senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf out of the Twenty20 and Test squads announced on Tuesday for next month's tour of New Zealand.

Bangladesh cricketers won their nation's first ever Asian Games gold medal by ending Afghanistan's dream run in the inaugural final on Friday.

Afghanistan knocked out Pakistan in a stunning 22-run upset victory on Thursday to set up a final against Bangladesh in the Asian Games Twenty20 event.

Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle will return to play for Western Australia in the 2010-11 Twenty20 'Big Bash' competition, team officials said on Friday.

The ICC won a prestigious award at the International Sports Event Management Awards on Wednesday night.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday launched the historic Standard Bank International Pro20 match between South Africa and India

Australia captain Michael Clarke again failed with the bat as his side lost their first Twenty20 game at home in their one-off international against Sri Lanka at the WACA Ground in Perth on Sunday.

Rusty Theron took a career-best 4-27 to help a clinical South Africa upstage Pakistan by six wickets in the second Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday to take the two match series 2-0.

Sri Lanka tuned up for their Twenty20 and One-Day Internationals against Australia with a 23-run victory over New South Wales in a rain-affected T20 match in Sydney on Wednesday.

South Africa cruised to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the first Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi.

Paceman Lonwabo Tsotsobe and off-spinner Johan Botha took three wickets apiece to help South Africa beat Pakistan by six wickets in the first of two Twenty20 matches here on Tuesday.

Brad Haddin and Peter Siddle have been drafted into Australia's squad for next Sunday's Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka in Perth after both recovered from injury.

The ICC Board has decided that the ICC World Twenty20 should consist of a 16-team format for the men's event from 2012, with a women's event continuing to run alongside it.

South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa brushed aside a spirited challenge from Zimbabwe to win the inaugural Twenty20 international between the two neighbours by seven wickets with 25 balls to spare.

Pakistan one-day and Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi admitted he had a job on his hands to raise the morale of his scandal-hit side after they were bowled out for just 89 by England in a thumping Twenty20 loss.

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ICC World Twenty20 champions England profited from an abject batting display by Pakistan

Eoin Morgan and Michael Yardy star in five-wicket win.

Johan Botha has been named the new captain of South Africa's Twenty20 side, in place of Graeme Smith.

Graeme Smith announced on Wednesday his intention to stand down as national captain of South Africa's Twenty20 team and as captain of the South Africa ODI squad at the conclusion of the 2011 ICC World Cup next year.

Spinner Muttiah Muralidaran announced he was eager to continue playing Twenty20 and country cricket for another two or three years just days after ending his test career with a record haul.

Pakistan completed a second Twenty20 victory over World Cup finalists Australia in as many days at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday.

Pakistan avenged their heart-breaking defeat in this year's World Twenty20 semi-final to beat Australia by 23 runs in the first T20 international in Birmingham on Monday.

Pakistan recorded a convincing 66-run victory over Essex in Friday night's Twenty20 match at Chelmsford.

Australia's Dan Christian has been ruled out of next week's two Twenty20 internationals against Pakistan at Edgbaston with a calf injury and will be replaced by James Hopes, officials said on Friday.

The International Cricket Council on Thursday said it may consider increasing the number of participating teams in the World Twenty20 while reducing the number in the 50-over World Cup.

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi is confident of recovering in time from a side strain before the two Twenty20 internationals against Australia next week.

The West Indies Cricket Board has introduced a Twenty20 tournament to the region's domestic calendar.

Suresh Raina led from the front as India again strolled to a seven wicket victory against Zimbabwe in the second Twenty20 International Sunday and wrapped up the series 2-0 at the Harare Sports Club here.

India coasted home by six wickets in the first of two Twenty20 Internationals against Zimbabwe in Harare on Saturday.

Australian legend Adam Gilchrist will captain Middlesex in their next six matches after Shaun Udal announced his resignation as skipper with immediate effect on Friday.

After the humiliation they suffered in the ODI tri-series, India will look to make amends and take revenge against giant-slayers Zimbabwe in the first Twenty20 International here on Saturday.

A new and expanded global qualification system will be established to give the ICC Associate and Affiliate Members a distinct pathway towards the ICC World Twenty20, it has been decided.

International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat insisted the sport had "never been stronger" as he announced plans to give more countries a shot at qualifying for the World Twenty20.

Brian Lara and Sourav Ganguly will represent MCC in the Club's first ever Twenty20 fixture at Lord's, against the touring Pakistanis, on Sunday 27th June.

The BCCI on Tuesday announced that it will not send either the men's or the women's cricket team for this year's Asian Games in China where the game makes its debut in its Twenty20 format.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that Graeme Swann and Katherine Brunt have won the ECB Men's and Women's Cricketer of the Year Awards respectively, whilst 17-year old all-rounder Chris Edwards from Liverpool also received the England Disability Cricketer of the Year Award.

Nuwan Kulasekera and Lasith Malinga shared seven wickets as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by seven wickets in a Twenty20 cricket international Sunday, leveling the two-match series at 1-1.

New Zealand player Brendon McCullum will be back behind the stumps for the first Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka in Florida following a knee injury to wicketkeeper Gareth Hopkins.

West Indies batsman Kieron Pollard has been fined 25 per cent of his applicable match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his team's second Twenty20 International match against South Africa in Antigua.

The South Africa team has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its 13-run victory over West Indies in the first Twenty20 International in Antigua on Wednesday.

India's ICC World Twenty20 dismal performance notwithstanding, Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains one of the best skippers in international cricket and it is unfair to criticise him on the basis of just one bad tournament, said Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan.

Flamboyant Pakistan T20 skipper Shahid Afridi believes that his team suffers from a 'mental hang up' when it comes to competing with the World Champions Australia, and he wants to help players break that 'jinx' concerning the Kangaroos.

South Africa beat West Indies by one run to win their two-match Twenty20 series 2-0 on Friday after an exciting final over.

A career-best spell from Ryan McLaren bowled South Africa to a 13-run victory in the first of two Twenty20 Internationals against West Indies on Wednesday.

The semi-final loss to Australia in the ICC World Twenty20 continues to hurt and baffle Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, who feels his team played its best cricket in the match but just didn't have the luck.

Paul Collingwood has told England's stars to make sure they use their ICC World Twenty20 triumph as a springboard to dominate world cricket. England captain Collingwood and his team-mates returned to London on Tuesday still basking in the warm afterglow of beating Australia in Sunday's Twenty20 final in Barbados.

Shane Warne admits England's ICC World Twenty20 final win against Australia has given them a psychological advantage ahead of the forthcoming Ashes series.

South Africa will be looking to restore self belief, when they open their tour of the Caribbean with back-to-back Twenty20 Internationals against West Indies on Wednesday and Thursday at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground.

Andy Flower, the England cricket team's coach, is a pleased man these days, not so much for the recent laurels acquired on the world stage, but for the battling return to form of key batsman Kevin Pietersen.

England captain Paul Collingwood believes his side's ICC World Twenty20 triumph is just as significant as their Ashes win over Australia last year.

Australia's Twenty20 vice-captain Cameron White has backed incumbent Michael Clarke to lead the side for his leadership skills, despite selectors toying with the idea of allowing Clarke to focus on 50-over cricket and Tests.

Kevin Pietersen, who played a crucial role in England's ICC World Twenty20 triumph, said it was his hard work to get back to form that paid off during the championship.

Pakistani wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has defended his teammate and bowler Saeed Ajmal, who suffered at the hands of Australian batsman Michael Hussey in the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20 Cup, asserting that Ajmal still remains a match winner.

Former England captains lavished praise on Paul Collingwood's boys who won the country its first major world title with the ICC World Twenty20 triumph on Sunday.

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat, today praised the West Indies and ICC staff for the staging of a highly successful and memorable ICC World Twenty20 which concluded on Sunday with victories for England's men and Australia's women in Kensington Oval, Barbados.

England captain Paul Collingwood said beating arch-rivals Australia in the World Twenty20 final was "right up there" with winning the Ashes.

Australian captain Michael Clarke conceded that his side had been outplayed by a better side in the ICC World Twenty20 final against England at the Kensington Oval.

South Africa born batsmen Craig Kieswetter and Kevin Pietersen starred as England won their first major title in a seven-wicket victory over Australia in Sunday's ICC World Twenty20 final.

Ellyse Perry took three wickets and held her nerve in a tense last over as Australia beat New Zealand by just three runs in a thrilling ICC Women's World Twenty20 final.

New Zealand's Nicola Browne was today named as the women's player of the tournament at the conclusion of the ICC World Twenty20 2010 at Kensington Oval, Barbados.

England batsman Kevin Pietersen was today named as the men's player of the tournament at the conclusion of the ICC World Twenty20 2010 at Kensington Oval, Barbados.

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It will be a battle of attrition when a confident Australia take on an equally impressive New Zealand in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 final at the Kensington Oval on Sunday.

Spurred by their come-from-behind victory against Pakistan, Australia will challenge the might of England in what in expected to be an engrossing battle between the two archrivals for the ICC World Twenty20 crown on Sunday.

It came into the the ongoing ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies unseeded but Australia's success in the tournament has caught the imagination of former Pakistan captain Imran Khan.

After scripting a dramatic win over Pakistan, man-of-the-match Michael Hussey described the victory as the best feeling of his career and said he wasn't sure if Australia could pull it off eventually.

England's Twenty20 team have gone from national embarrassment to buoyant ICC World Twenty20 finalists in less than a year and a large part of the credit must go to three South Africans.

Australia captain Michael Clarke wasted little time in upping the pressure on England's Kevin Pietersen ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 final between cricket's oldest rivals here on Sunday.

Sara McGlashan saw New Zealand into the final of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 against arch-rivals Australia as her superb innings of 84 set up a 56-run over the West Indies here on Friday.

Michael Hussey's latest rescue mission saw Australia beat defending champions Pakistan by three wickets with just a ball to spare to reach the ICC World Twenty20 final on Friday. Set a huge 192 to win, Australia collapsed to 62 for four.

New Zealand fast bowling star Shane Bond said on Friday he was ending a playing career which combined spectacular success with a frustrating succession of injuries.

England captain Paul Collingwood said "everyone would love to see" his side play Australia in the final of the ICC World Twenty20 after his team brushed aside Sri Lanka.

Australian captain Michael Clarke can't resist the temptation of facing England in the ICC World Twenty20 final, but for now he is not thinking beyond Friday's semi-final against holders Pakistan.

Australia captain Alex Blackwell led from the front as her side advanced into the Women's World Twenty20 final with a seven-wicket win over India on Thursday.

After struggling to come to grips with the short format since it became an international fixture in 2005, Australia are now one win from advancing to their first ICC World Twenty20 final.

The West Indies women's team is on a mission to lift the spirits of Caribbean cricket fans following the exit of their male peers from the ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010 tournament.

England cruised into the ICC World Twenty20 final with a seven-wicket thrashing of Sri Lanka at the Beausejour Stadium on Thursday.

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara was giving little away when asked if he would unleash mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis against England in the ICC World Twenty20 semi-final.

Former Australian spinner Shane Warne believes Michael Clarke is turning out to be a fine captain.

Barred from playing cricket in their own country, constantly embroiled in rows and disciplinary problems, troubled Pakistan have somehow managed to reach the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20.

Desperately looking for their maiden International Cricket Council (ICC) title, England will have their task cut out when they face last year's finalists Sri Lanka in the Thursday's ICC World Twenty20 semi-final here.

Australia captain Michael Clarke had said meeting England in the final of the ICC World Twenty20 would be an ideal way to set the stage for their upcoming Ashes series.

West Indies women's all-rounder Stafanie Taylor has issued a rallying cry around the Caribbean for cricket fans to come out in force to support their team in Friday's crucial semi-final showdown with New Zealand in St Lucia.

As India suffered an early exit from the ICC World Twenty20, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said his side failed to play to its potential.

West Indies captain Chris Gayle apologised to home supporters for an "absolutely terrible " display as the hosts exited the ICC World Twenty20 in humiliating fashion here on Tuesday.

Australia captain Michael Clarke said his side had proved their critics back home wrong by reaching the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20.

Australia knocked hosts the West Indies out of the ICC World Twenty20 and kept alive the possibility of an Anglo-Australian final with a dominating six-wicket win on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka took a huge stride towards the ICC World Twenty20 semi-finals with a five-wicket last ball win over India that knocked their Asian rivals out of the tournament on Tuesday.

The Zimbabwe Cricket Board (ZC Board) has announced that Prosper Utseya has resigned as national team captain with effect from Tuesday 11 May 2010.

England may well have avoided Australia in the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20 but captain Paul Collingwood is unconcerned who his side play in the last four.

South Africa captain Graeme Smith said Australia were the favourites for the ICC World Twenty20 title after his own side crashed out before the semi-final stage.

To stay in the hunt in the ICC World Twenty20 here, India will not only have to beat last year's finalists Sri Lanka by 20 runs in their last Group F match of the Super Eights but also hope that the West Indies lose to Australia.

India defeated Sri Lanka today to qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament on the last day of fixtures at Warner Park while New Zealand rounded off its group stage of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 with a comfortable victory over Pakistan earlier in the day.

England proved there was more to their batting than Kevin Pietersen as they knocked New Zealand out of the ICC World Twenty20 with a three-wicket win here on Monday.

Defending champions Pakistan beat South Africa by 11 runs to knock the Proteas out of the ICC World Twenty20 and keep their own semi-final hopes alive here on Monday.

Bounced out for the second straight game and virtually of the competition, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, however, refused to admit the Indian batting's inability to cope with the short stuff, blaming the pressures of the format for the successive defeats instead.

High on confidence after their victory against defending champions Pakistan, New Zealand will face in-form England in their last Group E Super Eight match for a place in the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20 here Monday.

Two back-to-back defeats in the Super Eight have left defending champions Pakistan with only a slim mathematical chance of making the semis of the ICC World Twenty20.

Australia took a huge step towards the ICC World Twenty20 semi-finals with a crushing 81-run win over Sri Lanka on Sunday that demonstrated once again their impressive strength in depth.

Australia secured its place at the top of Group A in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2010 as it defeated host and fellow semi-final qualifier West Indies in front of a crowd of over 4000 spectators at Warner Park in St Kitts.

West Indies captain Chris Gayle fell short of an unprecedented second Twenty20 international hundred but still inspired his side to a 14-run win over India on Saturday.

The ICC has confirmed the event technical committee of the ICC World Twenty20 2010 has approved Umesh Yadav as a replacement player for the injured Praveen Kumar in the India squad for the tournament, which runs until 16 May in the West Indies.

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori hailed his team's resilience after they kept alive hopes of a ICC World Twenty20 semi-final spot with a thrilling one-run win over champions Pakistan.

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke believes that at present he has the world's two best openers in David Warner and Shane Watson, and hopes they can help the team reach the finals of the ICC World Twenty20.

South Africa captain Graeme Smith admitted it would be a "challenge" for his side to revive their ICC World Twenty20 campaign against champions Pakistan after a crushing 39-run defeat by England.

Defending champions Pakistan were on the brink of elimination from the World Twenty20 after losing to New Zealand by just one run in a thrilling Super Eights match on Saturday.

Kevin Pietersen laid the platform for a commanding 39-run victory over his native South Africa as England took a giant stride towards the ICC World Twenty20 semi-finals on Saturday. Man-of-the-match Pietersen's high-class 53 was at the heart of England's 168 for seven against the land of his birth at the Kensington Oval.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is adamant his side can cope with fast bowling at the ICC World Twenty20 despite their dramatic collapse during a 49-run loss to Australia here on Friday.

Captain Michael Clarke said Australia had the world's best Twenty20 opening batsmen after his team crushed India by 49 runs on Friday.

Skipper Paul Collingwood has said that his England team 'can-do-better' after they started their ICC World Twenty20 Super Eight campaign with a six-wicket win over champions Pakistan.

Perennial dark-horses New Zealand would be up against the unpredictable defending champions Pakistan in a must-win Super Eight Group E match on Saturday as the semifinal race heats up at the ICC World Twenty20 here.

On this week's ICC Cricket World, India batsman Suresh Raina shares his thoughts on playing for Team India for the ICC World Twenty20 2010 and being only the third man to score a Twenty20 century in international cricket.

David Warner smashed a rapid 72 as Australia thrashed India by 49 runs in the teams' opening Super Eights match in the ICC World Twenty20 at the Kensington Oval on Friday.

Mahela Jayawardene's superb form at the ICC World Twenty20 continued as he made an unbeaten 98 in Sri Lanka's 57-run win over the West Indies in the Super Eights on Friday.

Australia and West Indies women qualified for the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 which will staged in St Lucia alongside the men's tournament on 13 and 14 May.

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Pakistan bowler Javeria Wadood has been reported during the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2010 in St Kitts for having a suspected illegal bowling action.

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis made no attempt to hide his frustration after the defending ICC World Twenty20 champions poor fielding played a major role in their six-wicket loss to England.

Kevin Pietersen seemed almost desperate to avoid tempting fate ahead of England's ICC World Twenty20 clash with his native South Africa despite his match-winning role against Pakistan

South Africa captain Graeme Smith was in a bullish mood ahead of his side's ICC World Twenty20 Super Eights clash against England here on Saturday.

India are faced with a selection dilemma on whether to strengthen their pace attack or rely on part time spinners when they brace up for the crucial Super Eights match against Australia in the ICC World Twenty20 here on Friday.

Aimee Watkins' side got off to a winning start at the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2010 at Warner Park, after securing a win over India. It was the fourth match of the women's tournament and another closely fought one at that.

Albie Morkel's quickfire 40 helped take South Africa to a comfortable 13-run win in their opening Super Eights match against New Zealand at the ICC World Twenty20 on Thursday.

Sri Lanka secured a dramatic one-run win over Pakistan in a thrilling match at the ICC World Twenty20 on Thursday in St Kitts.

Kevin Pietersen's unbeaten 73 saw England to a six wicket win over defending champions Pakistan in the opening Super Eights match of the ICC World Twenty20 at the Kensington Oval here on Thursday.

South Africa has been fined for slow over-rate during its 13-run win over New Zealand in its Super Eight match on Thursday.

After the team's net session at the 3Ws Oval, coach Gary Kirsten, along with the computer analyst, headed to Kensington Oval - the venue for India's first Super Eight game.

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori gave his side a stark warning to improve their performance or forget about reaching the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20.

England coach Andy Flower has warned his players that they would be heading for disaster if they try to copy Eoin Morgan's unorthodox shots.

The Black Caps are ready to up the ante in the Super Eight stage of the ICC World Twenty20, and are particularly looking forward to the faster pitches to display their batting prowess.

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West Indies skipper Chris Gayle said his side needs to be more consistent in the Super-Eight stage of the ICC World Twenty20.

India vice-captain Gautam Gambhir made himself available for the team's first Super Eight stage match of the ICC World Twenty20 on Friday and said he was eager to contribute with the bat.

Fast, true pitches and some big hitting are expected over the next few days as the ICC World Twenty20 enters the Super Eight phase on Thursday.

Deandra Dottin produced one the greatest display of power hitting as she re-wrote the women's record book in the opening game of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2010 blasting an unbeaten 112 - the first ever century by a woman in this format of the game.

England coach Andy Flower believes his side can cause something of an upset by beating defending champions Pakistan in the opening Super Eights match of the ICC World Twenty20.

Fast bowler Dirk Nannes took four wickets as Australia beat Bangladesh by 27 runs at the Kensington Oval here on Wednesday to advance into the second round of the ICC World Twenty20.

South Africa won through to the second round of the ICC World Twenty20 with a 59-run win as newcomers Afghanistan were bowled out for just 80 at the Kensington Oval here on Wednesday.

Australia defeated current ICC World Twenty20 champions, England, courtesy of its greater number of sixes hit after the first Super Over eliminator of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 failed to decide the victor of the game at Warner Park

Deandra Dottin led from the front with the first ever century by a woman in Twenty20 cricket to give West Indies victory in the opening match of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2010 in St Kitts.

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has told his side they must be ready to adapt and possibly make changes after they eased through to the Super Eights phase of the ICC World Twenty20.

India will have to battle it out with three World Champions to seal one of the two semifinal slots from their cluster when the Super Eights stage begins at the Kensington Oval from tomorrow.

While the focus of Graeme Smith's South Africa side is very much on capturing the ICC World Twenty20 title for the first time, the squad took time out on Tuesday to help support cricket's global fight against HIV and AIDS.

New Think Wise champion Stafanie Taylor visited a community project in St Kitts this week to show her support for cricket's global HIV and AIDS campaign.

South Africa is hoping the bouncy tracks at Kensington Oval will revive their chances in the ICC World Twenty20 as they prepare to take on Afghanistan in a must-win Group A match on Wednesday.

Australia are looking to line up an all-pace attack to counter Bangladesh on a bouncy Kensington Oval wicket in their second league match of the ICC World Twenty20 on Wednesday.

England survived a scare from Ireland before rain forced the abandonment of their Group D match and they moved into the Super Eight of the ICC World Twenty20 at the Providence Stadium here.

New Zealand booked their place in the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup with a seven-run Duckworth/Lewis victory over Zimbabwe on Tuesday.

It will be David vs Goliath when title favourites South Africa take on spirited new entrants Afghanistan in their second and final Group C match for a Super Eight berth in the ICC World Twenty20 here on Wednesday.

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Wasim Akram is surprised at the exclusion of Mohammed Asif from Pakistan's first two matches in the ICC World Twenty20 and feels the defending champions need the fast bowler to strengthen their attack.

Ireland coach and Phil Simmons wants his side to put behind their opening match defeat to host West Indies and play their hearts out against England, whom they take on in a must-win match, at the Providence Stadium here Tuesday.

A confident New Zealand will be eyeing a Super Eight berth when they take on Zimbabwe in a Group B match of ICC World Twenty20 at the Providence stadium here Tuesday.

Record wicket-taker Muttiah Muralidaran could miss the rest of the ICC World Twenty20 after the off-spinner injured his groin in Sri Lanka's loss to New Zealand.

Mahela Jayawardene struck a scintillating century as Sri Lanka thumped Zimbabwe by 14 runs via Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-marred Group B match to brighten their Super Eight stage prospects in the ICC World Twenty20 here on Monday.

Hosts West Indies moved into the Super Eight stage of the ICC World Twenty20 after a rain delay helped them clinch victory over England in the Group D match on Monday.

The host nation rounded off the warm-up stage of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2010 on a positive note securing victory against last year's ICC World Twenty20 runners-up New Zealand.

World champions in Tests and one-dayers but considered duds in Twenty20, Australian skipper Michael Clarke says his side's win over Pakistan in the ICC World Twenty20 has shown how much it has improved in the game's shortest format in the past one year.

Since switching allegiance from Ireland to England in August 2008, Eion Morgan has not looked back and never regretted his decision.

With their campaign derailed by a shock loss to New Zealand, Sri Lanka face a battle of survival against a confident Zimbabwe in their second Group B match of the ICC World Twenty20 on Monday.

West Indies will have to sort out their batting woes of the opening match against Ireland when they take on England in their second Group D match of the ICC World Twenty20 on Monday.

Riding on Suresh Raina's power packed 60-ball 101, India became the first team to move into the Super Eight stage with a convincing 14-run win over South Africa here Sunday.

Australia began their ICC World Twenty20 campaign in style as they defeated defending champions Pakistan by 34 runs at the Beausejour stadium on Monday.

Darren Sammy, the hero of West Indies' opening victory in the ICC World Twenty20 on Friday, has put out a rallying call to all fans across the region to follow the lead of the Guyanese and continue to 'Bring It' to the tournament.

The ICC has confirmed the event technical committee of the ICC World Twenty20 2010 has approved a replacement player for Shashikala Siriwardane in the Sri Lanka women's squad.

Australian skipper Michael Clarke has given a free hand to opener David Warner to go for the big shots whenever he likes in the ongoing ICC World Twenty20 in the Caribbean.

Stafanie Taylor is having the kind of year that cricketers dream about ? she is one of the top five ODI all-rounders

India galloped to a seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in their Group C ICC World Twenty20 opener but not before the team from the war-ravaged nation showed promise as if it belonged to the top league.

Defending champions Pakistan were given a fright by Bangladesh before stumbling to a 21-run win in a Goup A match of the ICC World Twenty20.

After all the fuss over Afghanistan dies down, India's campaign will begin in right earnest.

Guyana, May 1: Nathan McCullum pulled off a thrilling two wicket victory for New Zealand against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 at the Providence Stadium here Friday.

Darren Sammy's all-round effort helped West Indies achieve a clinical 70-run victory over Ireland in the ICC World Twenty20 match at Guyana. Chasing 139 runs to win, Ireland lost wickets at regular intervals and were eventually bowled out for 68 in 16.4 overs.

South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs desperately wants to win the ICC World Twenty20 and said he is ready to exchange any individual honour of my career for a victory in the Caribbeans.

Former England cricket skipper Michael Vaughan has said that Paul Collingwood-led team has the skill and power to finally end 35 years of hurt by lifting the ICC World Twenty20.

Afghanistan coach Kabir Khan has warned the Indians, saying his side were unperturbed by their reputation and will look to exploit the surprise element to dazzle Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men in their ICC World Twenty20 opener Saturday.

In the Caribbean islands which spawned a conveyor belt of intimidating pacemen in the 1970s and 1980s, spin is poised to dominate the ICC World Twenty20.

West Indies vice-captain Dwayne Bravo is eager to play a key role in the ICC World Twenty20, which begins in Guyana Friday.

Pakistan's former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has tipped Pakistan to successfully defend its title and win the ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies that starts from Friday.

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has refused to label his side's one-run loss to Zimbabwe in their opening ICC World Twenty20 warm-up game as a setback.

The Daniel Vettori-led New Zealand squad has said that they must not be underestimated and are definitely in the hunt for this year's ICC World Twenty20 title.

Keen to retain the ICC World Twenty20 title, Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi is in no mood to let his team relax in the warm-up matches ahead of the important tournament.

While the Black Caps enter the ICC World Twenty20 cricket tournament in the Caribbean hoping to make the first four, their female equivalents, the White Ferns, have the credentials to be champions.

Port of Spain: West Indies cricket captain Chris Gayle has said that the hosts have a good chance of lifting the ICC World Twenty20 at home.

South Africa achieved a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in its opening warm-up match in the Caribbean.

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has advised against picking any title favourites for the ICC World Twenty20.

Deandra Dottin displayed an all-round performance to help West Indies Women defeat Pakistan by six wickets in the second twenty-over match played at Molyneaux, St Kitts on Tuesday and gain a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Zimbabwe caused the shock of the day with a dramatic one-run win over Australia in St Lucia in the warm-up matches for the ICC World Twenty20 2010.

Australian batsman David Hussey reckons that despite being unseeded for the ICC World Twenty20, they have the squad to win the "silverware".

As the Indian cricket team left for the West Indies for the ICC World Twenty20 starting Friday, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Tuesday made light of Yuvraj Singh's poor form, saying he was a key player and loves to perfrom on the big stage.

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West Indies Women continued its winning ways with a thrilling four-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first twenty-over warm-up match played in St. Kitts on Monday.

President of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), Dr Julian Hunte, said he expects the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 2010 tournament to be a showpiece event, highlighted by exciting displays by the players in the middle and total enjoyment by the fans off the field.

Former Pakistan captain Younus Khan, who led Pakistan to a memorable title triumph in the ICC World Twenty20 in England last year, believes the absence of injured pace spearhead Umar Gul can affect the team in West Indies next month.

England currently holds the ICC Women's World Twenty20 having won the inaugural tournament in England last year.

New Zealand's Suzie Bates believes it is about time the White Ferns took home an ICC trophy having reached both the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2009 and the ICC World Twenty20 2009 - losing both times to England.

Eighteen-year-old Barbadian Deandra Dottin is a hard-hitting right hand batter who is ready to pile on the runs for the host nation in the ICC Women's World Twenty20.

England all-rounder Luke Wright is eyeing the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20 2010 as the perfect platform to establish himself in the national squad.

New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris is determined to cement his place in the playing eleven at the ICC World Twenty20 2010 to be played in the West Indies.

Pacer Brett Lee arrived with the Australian squad arrived in St Lucia for the ICC World Twenty20 anxious to prove himself in the warm-up matches.

England batsman Michael Lumb reckons that Kevin Pietersen could take England to ICC World Twenty20 glory after taking the Indian Premier League (IPL) by storm.

Ireland captain William Porterfield is confident that his side is capable of causing more shocks on the world stage at the ICC World Twenty20.

West Indies Women beat Sri Lanka by 28 runs in the third Twenty20 played at St Mary's Park, St Kitts on Saturday to win the three-match series 3-0 in the build-up to the ICC World Twenty20 2010.

The Proteas T20 squad departed for the West Indies on Saturday evening in search of ICC World Twenty20 glory. The women's team leaves a week later to play in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 event which is held alongside the main event.

Australian Twenty20 skipper Michael Clarke has said his squad is ready to replicate the national team's successful season so far and win the ICC World Twenty20 2010 in the West Indies.

Left-hand Irish batsman Eoin Morgan has said that he will never stop playing his amazing cocktail of unorthodox hits, dabs and deflections, and that is the reason why head coach Andy Flower believes England can win this year's ICC World Twenty20 in the Caribbean.

Pakistan T20 captain Shahid Afridi has said that his squad is all geared up for defending the World T20 Championship in the West Indies, adding that it needed support of both people of the country and the media.

An all-round performance helped West Indies Women win the second Twenty20 against Sri Lanka by three wickets on Friday and claim the three-match series.

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammed Sami is delighted to have been selected in the T20 squad for the upcoming ICC World Twenty in West Indies, and said he is aware of his responsibilities as he was replacing one of best T20 bowlers, Umar Gul, in the team.

The New Zealand cricket team is taking a full-strength team to the West Indies for the 2010 ICC World Twenty20.

The International Cricket Council has confirmed the event technical committee of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 2010 has approved the replacement of Australia captain Jodie Fields with Alyssa Healy for the tournament, which runs from 5 to 16 May in the West Indies.

If you've ever wondered how to say "howzat?" in Polish or "free hit" in German, you could find out over the course of the next few weeks as the Eurosport channel will be broadcasting the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 from the West Indies in 14 languages across the length and breadth of the continent

The BLACKCAPS and Sri Lanka will play a three match Twenty20 series in Florida next month to launch a new strategic partnership between USA Cricket and New Zealand Cricket.

New Zealand White Fern's Lucy Doolan has made a quick recovery from injury and is ready for duty in the West Indies for the ICC World Twenty20 2010.

England cricket captain Paul Collingwood thinks that ace off-spinner Graeme Swann's can work his golden magic touch with the bat as well in the Caribbean.

Pakistan left-arm spinner Abdul Rehman, who is making a comeback in the national squad after a long gap of three years, has said that he wants to prove that left-arm spin bowlers can also play a vital role in the T20 format.

West Indies middle-order batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan can't wait for his home territory to host the opening ceremony and games of the ICC World Twenty20 2010.

Former West Indies star Gary Sobers has said that India and Australia are his favourites for wresting this year's ICC World Twenty20 2010 title, but adds that England and the West Indies also possess the wares to deliver.

England's ICC World Twenty20 2010 campaign gets underway on 3 May against the host nation, West Indies in Guyana and captain Paul Collingwood is already to focussing on the challenge theWest Indies could provide to England's hopes.

Ireland all-rounder Alex Cusack is feeling ready for the ICC World Twenty20 with all the preparation he and the side have done ahead of its opening match against the hosts West Indies on the first day of the event.

Australian pacer Brett Lee, who broke his thumb during the Indian Premier League, has declared himself fit and ready to return to international action in the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 2010 in the West Indies.

Following the relaxation of air travel restrictions in the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe, the competing teams in ICC World Twenty20 2010 in the Caribbean will revert to their original travel schedules for the competition.

Hampshire batsman Michael Lumb has been named in the England Performance Squad for this year's internationals, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday.

Afghanistan, who have honed their cricket skills in a warzone, may pose more of a threat to South Africa's hopes of winning the Twenty20 World Cup than the leading nations, captain Graeme Smith said.

The ICC has confirmed the event technical committee of the ICC World Twenty20 2010 has approved replacement players in the Pakistan and India squads for the tournament, which runs from 30 April to 16 May in the West Indies.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the Barbados Tourism Authority and St Lucia Tourism and MoneyGram as local sponsors for the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 2010, which takes place in the West Indies from 30 April to 16 May.

The ICC Board today endorsed the contingency plans being made by the ICC executive team to ensure that all players, team management, match officials, support staff and television crews and equipment can reach the Caribbean despite the ongoing disruption to air travel in Europe.

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat and West Indies Cricket Board President Dr Julian Hunte marked the 10-day countdown to the start of the ICC World Twenty20 2010 today.

West Indies spinner Anisa Mohammed believes that her side is capable of winning the ICC World Twenty20 2010.

Bangladesh batsman Tamim Iqbal may miss the ICC World Twenty20 after aggravating an existing hand injury in a domestic match last week, with an MRI scan revealing the opener had suffered a wrist fracture.

Piyush Chawla did not take IPL by storm by taking 12 wickets from 14 matches but the young leg-spinner hopes to make a mark for the country in the ICC World Twenty20 2010 in the West Indies.

With two weeks to go before the West Indian party begins at the ICC World Twenty20 2010, ICC global partner Reliance Communications is set to bring the unique atmosphere of world-class cricket from the Caribbean directly to your mobile handset.

Experienced Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul and all-rounder Yasir Arafat have been ruled out of the ICC World Twenty20 2010 squad due to fitness problems.

ESPN STAR Sports, Asia's number one sports broadcaster, & ICC's global Broadcast & Production Partner, has announced a marketing tie-up with Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, India's Numero Uno production company for the movie 'Housefull' for the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20 to be held in West Indies from April 30 - May 16, 2010.

Former New Zealand cricketer and former India coach, John Wright, said said that teams need to bring in momentum early on in the game to win the ICC World Twenty20 2010.

Controversial Pakistan fast bowler Mohammed Asif believes that his team would successfully defend its ICC World Twenty20 2010 title during the tournament starting on 30 April in the West Indies.

The New Zealand team's injured brigade will undergo their final fitness tests in Brisbane next week, as they look to take a full-strength squad to the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies.

Pakistan T20 captain Shahid Afridi is hopeful of defending the World T20 title, and believes that his squad has the hunger to lift the coveted title for the second consecutive time.

England fast bowler Stuart Broad insists that he missed the Indian Premier League (IPL) to avoid breaking down or suffering from burnout before the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies.

As the build-up towards this year's ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies gathers pace, ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat visited Karachi, home of defending champion Pakistan, to show off the trophy that Shahid Afridi and his team will be traveling to the Caribbean to defend.

The ICC has announced the schedule of warm-up matches to be played in the lead-up to the ICC World Twenty20 2010 to be staged in the West Indies from 30 April to 16 May.

Australia's cricket coach Tim Nielsen has predicted that the growth of Twenty20 will eventually demand different coaches for different forms of the game.

Veteran fast bowler Brett Lee's return to the Australian T20 squad has become increasingly difficult with the pacer struggling to be fit because of a broken right thumb.

For Asghar Stanikzai, the 23-year-old all-rounder, the trip to the Caribbean for the ICC World Twenty20 is a journey of discovery both for himself and the Afghanistan team.

India opening batsman Virender Sehwag has played in 14 Twenty20 internationals for India and has amassed a total of 313 runs at an average of 24.07.

Loots Bosman has the records to show just how dangerous he could be in the ICC World Twenty20 2010 in the Caribbean.

Graeme Smith picked up a bat on Wednesday for the first time since breaking the middle finger of his right hand as he started his preparation for the ICC World Twenty20 2010 which is followed by the Proteas' tour of the West Indies that features matches in all three formats of the game.

Injured Pakistan fast bowler, Umar Gul, has expressed hope of getting fit in time for the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 2010 in the West Indies.

Fans invited to send good luck messages to sides competing in the Caribbean

South Africa captain Graeme Smith has been given the go-ahead to resume training following the finger injury that ruled him out of the Indian Premier League.

The ICC has announced that it has chosen Sport for Life! Caribbean to be its partner to provide a social legacy from ICC WT20 2010, as part of the global Think Wise partnership.

With just 18 days to go, the ICC is ready for a festival of cricket highlighting the diversity, passion and skill of the global game

Young middle-order batsman Umar Akmal is the latest Pakistani cricketer to have suffered an injury during the ongoing preparatory camp for the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 starting on April 30 in the West Indies.

Worried over the lack of good back up players, Pakistan cricket's chief selector Mohsin Khan is planning to build up a strong second league of players who could be pressed into national duty in an emergency.

Considering the red-hot form Sachin Tendulkar is in these days, it would have been fantastic for India's ICC World Twenty20 campaign if the batting legend was a part of the squad, feels Harbhajan Singh.

Fast bowler Brett Lee has retained his Cricket Australia contract for 2010-11 but fellow pacemen Stuart Clark and Nathan Bracken were among five players dropped from the 25-strong list released on Wednesday.

Sherwin Campbell, coach of the West Indies Women's team, has outlined plans, as the players get ready for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament to be played in the Caribbean.

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis believes that defending champions Pakistan would be banking upon its spinners to retain the ICC World Twenty20 title.

Brendon McCullum is expecting Daniel Vettori, and Ross Taylor to be the key players to watch in the Black Caps side for the ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010.

Mahela Jayawardena is keeping his options open on the favourite for this year's ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010 which begins in Guyana on 30 April.

Zimbabwe will try to translate the experience on the West Indies tour by producing match-winning performances against Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Group B of the ICC World Twenty20 2010 in Guyana on 3 and 4 May, respectively.

Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) attempts to improve the fielding standards of the team ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 2010 have resulted in senior players getting injured in the ongoing national training camp at Lahore's National Cricket Academy.

All eight women's squads for the ICC World Twenty20 2010 have now been confirmed with the very best players in the world all getting ready for the big event, which gets underway in the West Indies later this month.

Former Pakistan captain and National Cricket Academy Director, Aamir Sohail, has voiced his concerns to PakPassion.

Cricket Australia has pledged to review its outdated system for awarding national contracts to reflect the growth of Twenty20 and the changing priorities of international cricketers

Brushing aside speculations about his retirement from international cricket, former captain Younis Khan has said that he would hang his boots when he is at his best.

Ireland all-rounder, Trent Johnston, has lamented his team's lack of match practice ahead of the Jamaica Cricket Festival (JCF) showcase, which also features the West Indies, Canada and host nation, Jamaica.

Three years ago at the opening of the ICC CWC 2007, an unprecedented coalition of more than 50 television and radio broadcasters across the Caribbean launched LIVE UP

The Irish cricket team arrived in Jamaica last night ahead of its first match against Jamaica in the inaugural Jamaica Cricket Festival.

Pakistan T20 captain Shahid Afridi is relying heavily on senior players of the team, and has said that the country's hopes of retaining the World T20 title rest on their shoulders.

Former Australian wicket keeper Adam Gilchrist has said that both India and Pakistan are major contenders for winning the upcoming ICC T20 World Championship in West Indies.

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior, who was axed from the 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup in the West Indies, has promised to fight for his place after admitting that it was a bitter pill to be dumped.

All 12 men's squads for the ICC World Twenty20 2010 have now been confirmed with the very best players in the world all getting ready for the big event, which gets underway in the West Indies later this month.

West Indies has named its men's and women's squads for ICC World Twenty20 2010 to be played in the Caribbean from April 30 to May 16.

Afghanistan's rapid rise to achieve a place in the ICC World Twenty20 2010 is one of the most remarkable tales in the history of the game.

South African Eric Simmons was retained as India's bowling coach for the ICC World Twenty20 2010 starting next month in the West Indies.

The ECB has named the final England men's and women's squads for the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20 2010 to be held in the Caribbean from April 30.

Rusty Theron is the only uncapped player included in the final South Africa squad for the ICC World Twenty20 to be played in the West Indies from the end of next month.

Opening batsman Jesse Ryder will return to international cricket for the first time in seven months after being selected in the New Zealand squad for next month's ICC World Twenty20 in the Caribbean.

Cricket Australia (CA) has announced its men's and women's squads for the ICC World Twenty20 to be played in the Caribbean from late April to mid May 2010

The Bangladesh squad for the ICC World T20 West Indies 2010 was announced today.

Australia will play Twenty20 internationals at the 80,000-seat former Olympic stadium from the 2011-2012 season in a shift from the Sydney Cricket Ground, which has hosted international cricket in Australia's largest city since 1882.

Pakistan's new cricket coach Waqar Younis Monday promised to inject the much-needed team spirit in his boys, saying there will be a noticeable difference in the team in the ICC World Twenty20 beginning April 30 in the West Indies.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced its squad for the ICC World Twenty 20 2010 in West Indies.

Hailing the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to appoint flamboyant all rounder Shahid Afridi as the captain of the T20 squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Championship in West Indies, coach Waqar Younis has said Afridi's leadership qualities would help the team to a great extent.

Bengal pace-woman Jhulan Goswami will lead the Indian women's squad in the forthcoming Twenty20 World Cup to be held in the West Indies.

The Indian captain praised Man of the Match Sachin Tendulkar's masterly knock of 72, saying the champion batsman cleverly used the pace of the opposition bowlers without trying to hit big shots.

Zimbabwe has announced its squad for the ICC World Twenty20 2010.

The All-India Senior Selection Committee (Men) has chosen the following squad for the third edition of the ICC World T20, which will be played in the West Indies.

New Zealand's Liz Perry will join an elite club during the ICC World Twenty20 2010 if she wins her first cap for the White Ferns.

Ireland coach Phil Simmons is confident that his side can beat the West Indies in its opening game of the ICC World Twenty20 2010 on 30 April in Guyana due to the unpredictable nature of the format of the game.

The giant strides taken by Bangalore opener Manish Pandey in the Indian Premier League

Injured New Zealand bowler Daryl Tuffey is hopeful of playing in the ICC World Twenty20 starting in five weeks' time, but his teammate Neil Broom has been ruled out after suffering a broken bone in his hand.

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is relishing the prospect of the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies where his side has the onerous task of taking on current holder Pakistan and ICC Cricket World Cup champion Australia in the group stage of the competition that starts on 30 April.

Pakistan will launch its ICC World Twenty20 title defence against Bangladesh in St Lucia on 1 May and stylish opener Salman Butt is taking the whole thing in his stride.

Australia has not yet won the ICC World Twenty20 and the otherwise all-conquering team of recent years is anxious to put that to rights.

Cricket lovers in Jamaica celebrated the arrival of the Bring It Bus in the country ahead of the start of the ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies next month.

The Bring It Bus Tour hit Trinidad this week as Twenty20 fever grows across the Caribbean ahead of the start of the ICC World Twenty20 2010.

All-rounder Shahid Afridi will captain Pakistan at this year's ICC World Twenty20 in West Indies, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Tuesday

Fans are being given a chance to inspire their teams to victory at the ICC World Twenty20 2010 by selecting the images that will go on the dressing room walls at the tournament.

The New Zealand selectors have announced a 14-player squad for the ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies starting in May 2010.

Cricket Ireland has announced its 15-man squad for the ICC World Twenty20 2009 to be held in the West Indies next month.

Delhi Daredevils, were dealt another blow when their South African pace recruit Wayne Parnell was ruled out of the rest of the IPL III.

Afghanistan's cricket coach Kabir Khan has claimed that his team is capable of toppling any team in the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20 2010, scheduled to be held in West Indies from April 30.

Chloe Tryon has been named in the 14-member South Africa squad to take part in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 in the Caribbean in May 2010, as a reward for her stunning form in the CSA Women's Provincial League this season.

Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh has said that he has been "won over" by the shortest version of cricket, Twenty20.

Proteas' Captain Graeme Smith should be back to full fitness within the space of the next four weeks.

Indian national selectors are to meet in Mumbai on March 26 to pick the 15-member Indian squad for the ICC World Twenty20 2010 to be held next month in the West Indies.

Pakistani fast bowler Mohammed Aamer, who has been out of action for the past few months due to a niggling groin injury, has recovered and is raring to take the field.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced its 18-man squad for the ICC World Twenty20 2010 to be played in the West Indies from the end of next month, with the final squad of 15 to be named on 30 March.

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Pakistan's Under-19 all-rounder Hammad Azam expressed disbelief when he was told that he has made it to Pakistan's Twenty20 squad for the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 2010 in the West Indies.

Pakistan announced a 15-member squad for next month's World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies but did not name a captain Friday.

Just a few tickets remain for sale for the Finals of ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010 as the Caribbean today marks 50 days to the start of the tournament next month.

Pakistan fast bowler Sohail Tanvir will be out for four months after a successful knee operation in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Marais Erasmus, Rod Tucker and Shavir Tarapore have been included in the umpires? panel confirmed for the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 2010, which takes place in the West Indies from 30 April to 16 May.

Former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja Tuesday threw his weight behind under-fire all-rounder Shahid Afridi and recommended him to be the captain in all the three formats of cricket.

Jesse Ryder, who has had an operation, is keen to prove his fitness after being included in the Black Caps' preliminary squad of 30 for the ICC World Twenty20 2010.

With less than eight weeks to go before the West Indian party begins at the ICC World Twenty20 2010, supporters keen to sample the unique atmosphere of world-class cricket in the Caribbean can still avail of the best packages through official tour operators.

The ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010 "Bring It" campaign is gathering momentum as the countdown continues towards the start of the tournament next month.

Dancehall maestro, Mr. Vegas, and soca queen, Fay Ann Lyons, have combined to unleash the ICC World Twenty20 2010 Tournament Song "Bring It".

England Women's Laura Marsh smashed an unbeaten 47 to help her side to a five-wicket victory in the third and final Twenty20 played against India at Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai on Monday. With this victory, England wins the three-match T20 series 2-1 after earlier losing the ODI series 3-2 to the same team.

Reliance Mobile, the 'Global Partner' for ICC World Twenty20, West Indies 2010, hosted a series of special previews last week of the glittering silver ICC World Twenty20 trophy at Pune.

New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder, has been included in the Black Caps' preliminary squad of 30 for the World Twenty20 championship.

Brett Lee, fresh from having given up Test cricket to prolong his career, has credited Twenty20 leagues with giving players breathing space.

On this week's ICC Cricket World audio show, the ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010 Tournament Director, Robert Bryan, talks about how preparations are going ahead of the event.

Reigning ICC World Twenty20 2010 champions England secured a dramatic last-ball victory over India in the opening match of the T20 series on Thursday.

The All-India Senior Selection Committee (Women) has named the Indian squad for the three-match T20 International series against England.

Paceman Brett Lee, who retired from test cricket last week, said he hoped to spearhead Australia's attack at the World Twenty20 tournament to be staged in the Caribbean from April 30.

The England Women's selectors today named a provisional 20-strong squad for the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20 tournament to be played in the West Indies from May 5 this year.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today named England's provisional 30-man squad for the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20 to be staged in the Caribbean from April 30 this year.

Zimbabwe recorded a shock 26-run win over the West Indies on Sunday in a low-scoring match in Trinidad.

New Zealand claimed a sensational victory over Australia in a high-scoring Twenty20 International in Christchurch after the tied game was decided in a remarkable one-over playoff.

Cricket South Africa on Saturday named a provisional squad of 30 for the ICC World Twenty20 to be played in the West Indies later this year.

Afghanistan will be going to the Twenty20 World Cup in West Indies to do more than just meet their heroes... they want to beat them, teenage wicketkeeper Mohammad Shahzad has warned.

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has backed David Warner's switch-hitting tactics, saying the ploy is good for the game of cricket.

Pakistan have omitted fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar from a 30-man preliminary squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies this year.

Cricket Australia today announced its preliminary 30-player men's and women's squads for the ICC World Twenty20 to be played in the Caribbean from late April to mid May.

Australia defeated New Zealand by six wickets in first Twenty20 match at Wellington.

Captain Daniel Vettori has appealed to his New Zealand side to dramatically lift their performance if they hope to beat Australia in the Twenty20 series which starts in Wellington on Friday.

Australian pacer Shaun Tait is hopeful that windy conditions at Wellington could help him record the fastest ball in history during the first Twenty20 game against New Zealand.

Australian batsman David Warner is determined to push on with his experiment with batting right-handed, saying it is not a gimmick.

Giant bats are popping up across the Caribbean - and they are signs of things to come!

The Prime Minister, Dr. The Hon. Ralph Gonsalves launched the Sport for Life! Centre at Arnos Vale this week.

Mike Hussey will replace Shaun Marsh, who is yet to recover from a back injury, in the two Twenty20 games against New Zealand later this week, Cricket Australia said here today.

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is of the view that his team is in great shape after remaining unbeaten in all formats of the game at home this summer.

Australian coach Tim Nielsen insists that he and the national selection panel are trying to nail down their best lineup for the World Twenty20 to be held in the Caribbean which is just over two months away.

Abdul Razzaq hammered five sixes in a swashbuckling 18-ball innings of 46 not out on Saturday to lead Pakistan to a four-wicket win over England in the second and final match in the Twenty20 series.

Eoin Morgan lashed 67 in 51 deliveries and Kevin Pietersen added a run-a-ball 43 to guide England to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan on Friday in the first of their two Twenty20 matches.

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Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel (NSP) has today announced a 14-man squad for the two Twenty20 Internationals against West Indies in Hobart (Sunday) and Sydney (Tuesday).

Daniel Christian's selection today in the Australian squad for the upcoming Twenty20 matches against the West Indies marks him as the second player of Aboriginal heritage selected for Australia in the modern era.

ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010 Tournament Director, Mr. Robert Bryan, has congratulated Afghanistan and Ireland on qualifying for the event which starts in the Caribbean on April 30th.

Shahid Afridi - the talismanic all-rounder who inspired Pakistan's World Twenty20 victory in London last year - has signed up to play in the inaugural Emirates Airline Twenty20.

Ireland national coach Phil Simmons is clearly relishing a return to his Caribbean homeland where he will attempt to guide his Irish charges into the latter stages of a major tournament for the third successive time.

England captain Paul Collingwood believes his side's week in the United Arab Emirates will be pivotal in ensuring the players hit the ground running in the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies.

Paul Collingwood looks ahead to the ICC World Twenty20 2010

Leading Afghanistan players believe that their side has the potential to compete with India and South Africa at the ICC World Twenty20 2010.

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik said on Sunday it was time to draw a line under his side's disastrous recent tour of Australia.

Afghanistan will head to the West Indies for the ICC World Twenty20 2010 as the top qualifier and will now look forward to playing India in St Lucia and South Africa in Barbados in the big event, which runs from 30 April to 16 May.

Afghanistan and Ireland have completed the line-up for the ICC World Twenty20 2010 which will take place in the West Indies from 30 April to 16 May.

The ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier was still wide open with all four remaining sides still in with an equal chance of securing the two available slots in the ICC World Twenty20 2010 to be staged in the West Indies from 30 April to 16 May.

Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continued their fairytale run in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier when they stormed into the Super Four stage where they were joined by defending joint-champions Ireland and the Netherlands at the end of the group stage matches on Thursday.

England's batting coach and former middle order batsman Graham Thorpe has said that his team has the ability to stun the World Twenty20 champions Pakistan in the next week's two match T20 series.

Afghanistan continued its giant-killing run in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier when it defeated third-seed Scotland by 14 runs to take a big step forward in its quest to qualify for the ICC World Twenty20 2010 that will be staged in the West Indies from 30 April to 16 May.

The fixtures for the ICC U19 Americas Division 2 event have been announced.

West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) President, the Hon. Dr. Julian R. Hunte, is looking forward to the "successful delivery" of the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010 tournament and has wished the organisers well as they count down to the event.

Afghanistan, USA, the Netherlands and the UAE make winning starts

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The United Arab Emirates were the second surprise winner in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

All-round performance from Mohammad Nabi sends Ireland crashing to opening day defeat.

Carl Wright's half century inspires victory.

The ICC has confirmed two more replacement players for the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.

Four replacement players announced for event.

South Africa has named a 22-member training squad to take part in a training camp in March ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 2010.

Ireland's Andrew White believes his side's opening match against Afghanistan will be crucial in determining whether it can qualify for the ICC World Twenty20 2010.

Ireland recorded a morale boosting 11-run victory over Canada on Sunday in the opening warm-up game for the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.

Australian legend Rod Marsh has predicted an exciting week of cricket at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier and believes that any of the eight teams have the potential to make it through to the Caribbean.

Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait has said that his focus on short, sharp spells is the factor behind his speed and he is confident of pushing the radar gun further.

The UAE's hopes ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier received a boost after a five-wicket win over USA on Friday in a warm-up match.

World Twenty20 champion Pakistan on Friday failed to end their disastrous Australia tour on happy note, as they lost the only Twenty20 match at Melbourne Cricket Ground by two runs.

United Arab Emirates coach Colin Wells thinks his side could be the surprise package of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, which takes place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from 9 to 13 February.

On this week's ICC Cricket World special edition audio show Ireland coach Phil Simmons is joined by Scotland's Gavin Hamilton and USA coach Clayton Lambert to talk about the Associate and Affiliate sides

Kenya recorded a comprehensive 10-wicket win over Scotland in Nairobi on Thursday and gave it a huge confidence boost ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers which begin on Tuesday.

Ireland's bowling woes continued as they failed to defend 174 in the final game of the Quadrangular tournament, losing to a strong Sri Lanka A side by five wickets.

The ICC has announced the match officials for the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2010 which takes place in the United Arab Emirates from 9 to 13 February,

Afghanistan registered a thrilling five-wicket victory with a ball to spare against Canada in the fifth match of the Quadrangular Twenty20 series played at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo on Thursday.

The Ireland cricket team are lending their support to the Today FM 'Shave or Dye' campaign which was launched earlier this week.

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An abysmal display from Bangladesh saw New Zealand romp to a 10-wicket victory in just 8.2 overs in the opening Twenty20 match at Seddon Park.

Even a brief glance at Group A of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, which takes place in the United Arab Emirates from 9 to 13 February, reveals two huge occasions.

Half centuries by Fraser Watts and opener Kyle Koetzer helped Scotland post a 56-run victory over Uganda in the fifth match of the Tri-nation T20 series played at Gymkhana Club Ground, Nairobi on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka A continued its unbeaten run in the Quadrangular T20 tournament with a win over Afghanistan

Hiral Patel smashed an unbeaten half-century on debut to help Canada win by a narrow margin of four runs against Ireland in the third match of the Quadrangular Twenty20 series played at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo on Wednesday.

Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal believes that the ever-improving minnows can challenge the New Zealand team in the tour, which begins with a Twenty20 match here on Wednesday.

Just over a year after being sacked as Pakistan captain, allrounder Shoaib Malik has been asked to lead the national team again in its one off Twenty20 International against Australia in Melbourne Feb 5.

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has received two suspension points after breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's fifth and final ODI against Australia in Perth on Sunday.

Former Kenya captain, Steve Tikolo, smashed a 44-ball half century in the opening game of the Twenty20 Quadrangular series against Uganda to help his team celebrate victory by eight wickets at the Nairobi Gymkhana on Saturday.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be the scene of some exciting and high-octane cricket when the finest cricketers from the Associate and Affiliate world descend on Dubai and Abu Dhabi next month. All eight squads for the event, which will be staged between 9 and 13 February, have now been finalised.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday said that next month's two Twenty20 international matches against England will be played in Dubai Sports City after it had reached an agreement with the host organisation.

There are just 100 days to go until the start of ICC World Twenty20 2010 and Tournament Director Robert Bryan says "momentum is building as the region gears up to host this blockbuster cricket event".

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Cricket Ireland has named its squads for their upcoming fixtures including the ICC Intercontinental tie against Afghanistan this month in Sri Lanka, the T20 Quadrangular series in Dambulla and the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier in February in UAE.

India Green, led by Jhulan Goswami, captured the Women's Twenty20 Challenger Trophy this week as India's leading female stars prepared for a busy international schedule.

Afghanistan will begin its new year campaign with its youth side participating in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup tournament

Kenya's players have regrouped for training at the Aga Khan Sports Club in preparations for the ICC Intercontinental Cup tie against Scotland at Nairobi Gymkhana from 25-28 January.

Injured Australian fast bowler Brett Lee is hopeful that he would make a complete recovery to return to the national team for the World Twenty20 in the West Indies in May.

Twenty-six Pakistani cricketers are among 97 overseas players who have registered for the Jan 19 auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Contrary to Mohammed Yousuf's assumption that T20 cricket would eventually destroy Test cricket, Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi says it has actually made the five-day games more result-oriented.

Cricket Canada has announced a 14-player squad for its training camp in Sri Lanka in January.

The ICC today announced the schedule for the eight-team ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2010, which will be hosted by the Emirates Cricket Board in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 9 to 13 February 2010.

If a cricket fan asked you to name a cricketer who is a confident and relaxed Jamaican all-rounder, capable of big scores at the top of the order and equally adept at spin bowling, then almost all would immediately think about Chris Gayle.

Explosive batsman Yuvraj Singh today consulted an orthopedic surgeon after feeling pain in the little finger of his left hand.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni couldn't believe that his boys dropped as many as five catches during the second Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Saturday.

Birthday boy Yuvraj Singh gave a stunning all-round display to spur India to a record six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second and final Twenty20 international on Saturday.

Indian paceman Shanthakumaran Sreesanth is suffering from swine flu and will miss Saturday's second and final Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka.

India's inconsistent performance in Twenty20 is an area of concern, according to captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni who reckons the only way to improve in this format is to play more matches and adopt a different mindset.

Stung by the flop show in the first game, India have plenty of repair work to do as they go into the second Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka in Mohali on Saturday with the acute drop in fielding and bowling standards being a worrying factor.

Noting there's barely four months until ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010 lands on the Caribbean's doorstep, Tournament Director, Mr.Robert Bryan, yesterday assured that overall preparations are "going well" and urged fans to pick up the pace at which they are buying tickets.

Skipper Kumar Sangakkara lashed 78 off just 37 balls to inspire Sri Lanka to a 29-run win over India in the first Twenty20 international on Wednesday.

Having crowned themselves the number one team in Test rankings, India would look to assert their supremacy in the shortest format as well when they clash against Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 International in Nagpur on Wednesday.

After climbing to number one spot in the Test cricket, and enjoying a brief moment of euphoria, it's time for the Indians to get back to work.

Afghanistan thrashed UAE by 84 runs to be crowned ACC Twenty20 Cup 2009 champions in the final played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Monday.

World No. 1 female tennis player, Serena Williams, showed that she might know a thing or two about cricket.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have announced they are inviting tenders from qualified companies interested in providing accreditation service for the ICC World Twenty20 2010 to be staged in the West Indies from 30 April to 16 May.

Nepal stole a thrilling victory over Kuwait by a 3-2 bowl-out after both team scores were tied at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Saudi Arabia defeated China by 55 runs on the second day of the ACC Twenty20 Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday.

UAE followed up its opening day victory against Singapore with a 27-run win over Hong Kong in the second day of the ACC Twenty20 Cup

Afghanistan won its opening game of the ACC Twenty20 Cup at Al Dhaid Cricket Village, Sharjah on Sunday by defeating China by nine wickets.

On an exciting opening day of the ACC Twenty20 Cup in the UAE, Saudi Arabia provided the shock of the day with a dramatic one-wicket win over Hong Kong.

Michael Clarke, who missed the ODI series in India due to a back injury, will lead the Australians against Shane Warne-led All Star team in Sunday night's All Star Twenty20 match at the Gabba in Brisbane

Twelve teams from Asia will converge in the UAE this weekend for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Twenty20 Cup 2009 which will be contested from 22-30 November.

Pakistan's Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi believes that his team was right on course in its preparations for a successful title defence in the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 in the Caribbean.

The England team has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its 84-run defeat to South Africa in the second Twenty20 International at Centurion on Sunday.

South African openers Graeme Smith and Loots Bosman shared a world record partnership to set up a devastating 84-run victory over England in their Twenty20 international at Centurion on Sunday.

Having already been available to supporters based in the Caribbean nations for the past two weeks, tickets for next year's ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies are now on sale around the world.

Pakistan won a dramatic match against New Zealand on Friday in Dubai to clinch the series 2-0.

Free-scoring Eoin Morgan made England's highest individual Twenty20 score to lead them to a one-run victory over South Africa under the Duckworth/Lewis method after a rain-hit match at the Wanderers on Friday.

England ended their tour of the West Indies on a positive note, comfortably defeating the home side by six wickets to win the final Twenty20 game of the series.

Pakistan comfortably won the opening T20 match of its series against New Zealand by 49 runs on Thursday in Dubai.

New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram left his team mates in Dubai in a hurry on Thursday after being told his wife was expecting the couple's child early.

Loots Bosman returns to the South Africa starting line-up for Friday's first Standard Bank International Pro20 against England at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium and will open the batting with Graeme Smith.

West Indies defeated England by five wickets to win the Twenty20 series 2-0 in St. Kitts with one match left to play.

The ICC World Twenty20 England 2009 won the prestigious BT Visit London Award for the Best Sports Tourism Event at a glittering ceremony in London on Thursday evening.

England skipper Charlotte Edwards believes that her side's tour of the West Indies, which begins this week, will form vital preparation for the ICC World Twenty20 2010.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the regional Project Team for ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010 will celebrate the start of ticket sales for next year's tournament with a cocktail reception and Press conference at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday night.

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The promotion of hospitality packages for next year's ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010 has been pushed up a notch as the official hospitality programme has now signed up additional agents in to promote the sale of these exclusive products.

The ICC Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) met in Johannesburg this week for one of its four meetings per year to discuss a range of issues relating to the playing and the business of cricket, some of which will be considered by the ICC Board when it next meets, also in Johannesburg in four days' time (6 and 7 October).

Shelley Nitschke believes that women's cricket has enjoyed a tremendous year in 2009 and that the game has the potential to continue to grow.

The schedule for the women's T20 and ODI series between the West Indies and England has been announced.

Hospitality packages are already available for next year's ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010, and the official hospitality programme is already proving to be a crucial part of the tournament's planning and delivery.

The ICC has confirmed the dates and venues of several of its development events scheduled for the coming months.

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ICC World Twenty20 2010 Match Schedule

Pakistan will begin the defence of its ICC World Twenty20 title in the Caribbean next year against Bangladesh in St Lucia on 1 May, it was announced today.

Hospitality packages are already available for next year's ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010, it was announced on Saturday.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been invited to host the ICC World Twenty20 2010 Qualifier later this year.