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WorldT20 News - Page 2

World T20: We don't need no 'ugly' cheerleaders, say Sri Lanka crowd

There's an eyesore at the World T20 tournament in Sri Lanka and this one's a little unexpected. The cheerleaders at the tournament haven't got the crowd's mojo going and therefore there's an immediate call for their dismissal.

Mahela masterclass takes Sri Lanka to World T20 finals

Mahela Jayawardene gave Sri Lanka a fine start with the bat before displaying some brilliant tactics to defend a total of just 139 runs. The hosts will face either Australia or West Indies in the WT20 final.

WT20 as it happened: SL beat Pak by 16 runs to enter finals

Follow live detailed updates of the first World T20 semifinal between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

World T20: Why Pakistan are the kids of cricket

One has to wonder what makes the world’s most inconsistent team so consistent in the most inconsistent of formats.

ICC needs to examine World T20 format: Gavaskar

India's ouster from the World Twenty20 depsite winning four of their five matches has raised questions over the tournament's format, and former captain Sunil Gavaskar felt the ICC needs to have a look at the format.

World T20: Team India needs an overhaul before it's too late

After the loss at the ICC World T20 in Sri Lanka, Indian cricket needs an overhaul. The truth is that India didn't really look like a team that could go on to win the title.

World T20: No dressing down for ‘satisfied’ Indian camp

Contrary to rumours, Team India didn't receive a tongue-lashing from coach Duncan Fletcher. The latter, is said to have indulged in a pep-talk that would inspire them for the upcoming series against England.

Three women arrested from Gayle, three other WI players' rooms

The women were reportedly guests of the West Indies players and were handed over to the nearest police station after they were detained.

How 'mystery spinners' are taking T20 away from the batsmen

Modern bats and the crash-bang format of 20-over cricket may suggest otherwise but Ajantha Mendis and fellow practitioners of unorthodox spin bowling have proved they are not in the World Twenty20 just to be cannon-fodder.

Images: Virat, Rohit get emotional as India knocked out of World T20

India got a dramatic one run win over South-Africa in the Super Eight match of the ICC World T20 tournament but could not restrict them to a total of 121 runs which would have allowed them to qualify for the semifinals on a net run-rate.

World T20: Sehwag out for two weeks with ankle injury

The injury happened just around the time Rohit Sharma took a catch to send back South African batsman Jacques Kallis. The team was celebrating but Sehwag seemed to collapse in pain

World T20: Dhoni's India knocked out by his CSK stars

India scripted a dramatic one run win over SA but could not restrict them to a total which would take them to the semis on net run-rate. What is even more interesting is that MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings teammates had a big role in sending India crashing out of the WT20.

Pakistan, Australia through to World T20 semis

Pakistan scored 149-6 off its 20 overs but Australia gave up chasing the win after feared openers Shane Watson and David Warner were dismissed for 8 each. With India not winning by enough against SA, Pakistan are also through to the semis.

Young star to great player: Kohli in the eyes of Kirsten

When Kirsten was leaving for South Africa after quitting as India coach, Kohli was yet to play his first Test for India. He was a fledgling who was just learning to fly; a consistent young cricketer with great potential. But now... he's a fine player.

World T20 preview: Pak need a big win against Oz to move into semis

An inconsistent Pakistan face a do-or-die situation and need nothing less than a big win when they take on a rampaging Australia in the World Twenty20 today.

World T20: Indian women lose thriller against Pak

Set a target of a mere 98 runs, the Indian women fumbled miserably to finish 97 for eight in their 20 overs. They will now have to play hosts Sri Lanka on Wednesday to remain a part of the event in 2014.

How the smart Sri Lankans sidestepped the slow-over rule

The trouble for Sri Lanka was that if they bowled their overs slowly again, then it could result in an immediate one-match ban for Jayawardene. So what do they do? They name Sangakkara as skipper.

WT20 as it happened: SL knock out holders England

It's time for the must-win matches now. After West Indies knocked out the Kiwis in the first match, will England also go home soon after tonight's game against the hosts? Follow live updates here.

Inexperienced Pakistan lose their nerve against India

In today's sports talk, Ayaz Memon analyses Pakistan cricket's troubles and tells us his views on whether Australia's Shane Watson is currently the best cricketer in the world

World T20: Kiwis knocked out by WI after Super Over thriller

Chasing 18 for victory, Gayle and Samuels both hit a six off Tim Southee as West Indies raced to 19-0 in five balls in the Super Eights match.

WT20 as it happened: WI knock out NZ after Super Over win

New Zealand have won the toss and decided to chase in a match which they have to win to stay alive in the tournament. They are also without the injured Daniel Vettori. Follow live updates of New Zealand vs West Indies here.

World T20 preview: Struggling England face in-form Sri Lanka

Defending champions England face a must-win situation as they take on unbeaten hosts Sri Lanka in a crucial Super Eight match of the ICC World Twenty20 today.

World T20 preview: NZ need a big win against WI to go through

New Zealand need nothing less than a big win against the West Indies in their make-or-break Super Eight match of the ICC World Twenty20 today.

World T20: Last night, the Indian team went from one party to another

If you visited the team hotel last night after India’s facile win over Pakistan, you wouldn’t believe that the team was staying at a five-star hotel. Rather, it seemed like Woodstock.

World T20 Images: Kohli shines as India beats Pakistan by 8 wickets

Virat Kohli scored a career best of 78 runs in the T20 format to help India beat Pakistan by 8 eight wickets in the Super Eights of the ICC World T20 tournament. Images from the India vs Pakistan match.

World T20: Kohli leads India to easy win over Pakistan

It was pretty clear to anyone watching that Pakistan needed wickets if they wanted to defend a target of just 129 – but spinner Ajmal was held back rather surprisingly and the field was so spread out that Indian batsmen had a pretty easy time chasing it down.

World T20: Good that Kohli is taking responsibility, says Dhoni