USA's sparkling debut, Afghan bravehearts' dream run and India's brilliance
'India have shown their intent by adding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to their T20I squad.'
'You should have the ability to strike the ball. You don't have to have time for technique in T20 cricket. But your basics should be there and he's always had that.'
Dube has 350 runs in nine outings at a strike rate of 172.41, including three half-centuries.
A victory for India will be sweet revenge for their heartbreaking losses in the finals of the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship last year.
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'Shivam Dube is an extremely serious contender to go for the World Cup because you will need strength to hit sixes.'
Thousands of fans thronged the Marine Drive in south Mumbai to witness the victory parade of the Indian cricket team on Thursday evening.
Delegates of International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) have started a second inspection of the venues in the Caribbean and in the USA ahead of next year's T20 World Cup.
The pitches in West Indies, where the Super 8 matches will be played, are conducive for spinners.
Defending champions England stormed their way to a crushing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies.
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between West Indies and Papua New Guinea, in Georgetown, Guyana, on Sunday.
Former cricketer Anil Kumble believes Jasprit Bumrah's adaptability and unique skill-set are crucial for India's T20 World Cup success
India will have to regroup quickly and iron out the imbalances in team combination when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in a crucial second group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Sunday
Images from the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and Canada, in New York, on Tuesday.
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A dominant Afghanistan crushed Papua New Guinea by seven wickets to storm into the Super Eight of the T20 World Cup in Trinidad on Thursday.
In reply, Bangladesh were guilty of not putting in partnerships after spilling a few catches in the first half.
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Pakistan and Ireland in Lauderhill, USA on Sunday.
Taking to his social media account, de Villiers expressed his excitement, calling it a 'moment of truth' for the team.
South Africa created history as they defended the lowest ever total in the history of the T20 World Cup.
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The 68-year-old former diplomat has been a vocal advocate of Samson's inclusion in the national set-up and had criticised his omission from the ODI World Cup squad last year.
Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Mitchell Starc believes not having the Indian Premier League's 'Impact player' rule will force captains to think more tactically when the T20 World Cup begins in the Americas next month.
IMAGES from the Women's T20 World Cup match between India and Australia in Sharjah on Sunday
Ruturaj Gaikwad's 98 was a display of pure power and precision, laced with 10 boundaries and 3 towering sixes.
'Not only for us right now in the moment but I think we will qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup as well so I think it is a big thing for us and not only for us but for the fans around America as well.'
Ashwin also acknowledged the hard work done by Dravid during his stint as India coach, saying he brought balance to the team and change in approach.
WV Raman backed the selection of four spinners in India's T20 World Cup squad
Sri Lanka thrashed the Netherlands by a whopping 83 runs in an inconsequential final group D league game of the T20 World Cup.
'Australia skipper Marsh not ready to bowl for start of World Cup'
'...it's very important that he scores runs (in the IPL) because it will put him in a good frame going to the World Cup.'
Images from the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match between the West Indies and South Africa, in Antigua.
Without belittling the poised run of the Proteas, Afghanistan have been the revelation of this ICC showpiece.
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Shakib Al Hasan rose to the occasion in a crucial Group D match, scoring an unbeaten 64
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Robin Uthappa believes Tabraiz Shamsi, a left-arm chinaman bowler, could be a liability on the batting-friendly Barbados pitch.
Australia might be forced to use support staff as substitute fielders in the T20 World Cup warm-up games.
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