Harbhajan Singh blows England away in ICCWT20

By Fathima Zanaida

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNEXT) September 23, 2012: Indian offspinner Harbhajan Singh heralded his return to international cricket with an astounding performance on Sunday when India mauled defending champions England by 90 runs in their Group A match of ICC World Twenty20 2012 at R Premadasa Stadium.

Pakistan start ICCWT20 with 13-run win over New Zealand

By Fathima Zanaida

Man of the Match: Nasir Jamshed of Pakistan

 

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNEXT) September 23, 2012: Pakistan started their ICC World Twenty20 2012 (ICCWT20) campaign on a winning note on Sunday when they defeated fighting New Zealand by 13 runs at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

ICCWT20: India vs Afghanistan Scorecard

By TheSportsNEXT

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNEXT) September 19, 2012: A brilliant performance by Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin and Lakshmipathi Balaji saved the day for Indian cricket team in their first outing of the ICC World Twenty20 2012 (ICCWT20) against minnows Afghanistan at R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.

ICCWT20: India tame charged-up Afghanistan by 23 runs

By Fathima Zanaida

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNEXT) September 19, 2012: India avoided an early scare at the ICC World Twenty20 2012 (ICCWT20) on Wednesday when they used their spin wizardry to tame a spirited Afghanistan side by 23 runs in their opening Group A match played at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

ICCWT20: Australia vs Ireland Scorecard

By TheSportsNEXT

 

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNEXT) September 19, 2012: Australia defeated Ireland by seven wickets in their opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 2012 (ICCWT20) on Wednesday as Shane Watson did the job with both and ball to demolish the Irish opponents.

ICCWT20: Hot Shane Watson guides Australia to easy win over Ireland

By Fathima Zanaida

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNEXT) September 19, 2012: A clinical and professional all-round performance by Shane Watson helped Australia breeze to 7 wickets victory over Ireland in their opening Group B match of the ICC World Twenty20 2012 (ICCWT20) played at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday.

England beat Pakistan by 15 runs in ICCWT20 warm-up

By Fathima Zanaida

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNEXT) September 19, 2012: England bowlers pulled up their socks to defend a low total against Pakistan in their final warm-up match ahead of their ICC World Twenty20 2012 (ICCWT20) campaign.

ICCWT20: Ireland win toss, ask Aussies to bowl first

By Fathima Zanaida

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNext) September 19, 2012: Ireland captain William Porterfield has won the toss and decided to bat first in their first match of the ICC World Twenty20 2012 (ICCWT20) against Australia at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

ICCWT20: Mendis-factor helps Sri Lanka floor Zimbabwe by 82 runs

By Fathima Zanaida

Man of the Match Ajantha Mendis after 6 wickets for 8 runs.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNext) September 18, 2012: Jeewan Mendis and Ajantha Mendis came up with gigantic performances as Sri Lanka got their ICC World Twenty20 2012 (ICCWT20) campaign off to a strong start against Zimbabwe as they raced to a massive 820run victory at Hambantota.

ICCWT20: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe - Scorecard

By TheSportsNext

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNext) September 18, 2012: Following is the scorecard of the inaugural match of the ICCWT20 played between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe at Hambantota.

ICCWT20: Explosive Dale Steyn saves the day for Proteas in warm-up

By Fathima Zanaida

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNext) September 17, 2012: An impressive spell of fast bowling by Dale Steyn and a captain’s knock by AB de Villiers helped South Africa defeat a high-flying New Zealand side by only nine runs in their ICC World Twenty20 Warm-Up match played at Colts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo on Monday.

ICCWT20: Ireland win battle of minnows over Bangladesh

By Fathima Zanaida

Kevin O'Brien captured three wickets to dent Bangladesh

COLOMBO, Sri lanka (TheSportsNext) September 17, 2012: Kevin O’Brien and Paul Stirling fired Ireland to an impressive but intriguing victory over Bangladesh by five runs in their ICCWT20 warm-up match played at Moors Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Monday.

ICCWT20: How Teams Can Win the T20 title?

By Adrian Meredith

VICTORIA, Australia (TheSportsNext) September 16, 2012: The ICC World Twenty20 2012 (ICCWT20) is just a couple of days away and teams are currently busy flexing their muscles in the World T20 warm-up matches and since this is the most open tournament of all times, this is how Adrian Meredith sees the participants achieving the glory.

India, Australia win warm-ups ahead of ICC World T20

By Fathima Zanaida

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (TheSportsNext) September 15, 2012: Australia, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan won their respective warm-up matches on Saturday ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 tournament which is formally starting from Tuesday.

PCB appoints Javed Miandad as batting consultant

By Ubaid Awan

KARACHI (TheSportsNext) September 8, 2012: Former Pakistani captain and ex-head coach Javed Miandad has been appointed as batting consultant of the national cricket team for the upcoming 2012 ICC World Twenty20, sources told TheSportsNext.com on Saturday.

Pakistan selection blunders and ICC World Twenty20 2012

By Shahzad Firdous

KARACHI (TheSportsNext) September 5, 2012: As the One Day International series between Pakistan and Australia ended on Aussie victory I would like to point out Pakistan’s selection blunders which were responsible for the defeats.

CSA releases list of 30 players for ICC World T20

By Sheriff Michaels

JOHANNESBURG (TheSportsNext) July 20, 2012: The Cricket South Africa (CSA) released names of 30 cricketers it selected in the preliminary squad for the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 to be held in Sri Lanka in September and October this year.

BCCI recalls Yuvraj Singh for 2012 ICC World T20

By Abhishek Manroa

NEW DELHI (TheSportsNext) July 18, 2012: The Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI) announced Wednesday a 30-member preliminary squad for the 2012 ICC World T20 recalling Yuvraj Singh and Lakshmipathy Balaji.

Cricket Australia names preliminary squad for 2012 ICC World T20

By Nadene Smith

MELBOURNE (TheSportsNext) July 18, 2012: The National Selection Panel at the Cricket Australia (CA) made public a 30-man preliminary squad for the upcoming 2012 ICC World Twenty20 to be played in Sri Lanka in September and October.

Daniel Vettori joins BlackCaps for 2012 ICC World T20

By Jamie Pierce

WELLINGTON (TheSportsNext) July 18, 2012: The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) selectors announced a 30-player preliminary squad for the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 including former captain Daniel Vettori back in the fold.