India won the inaugural twenty20 cricket world cup held in South Africa by defeating Pakistan in a thrilling encounter. South Africa conducted this tournament in the best possible way. Arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, played two most memorable matches in this world cup. My dream team is dominated by players from these countries due to sterling performance even though they lack experience in this

India wins first twenty20 cricket world cup by defeating Pakistan at Wanderers cricket stadium in South Africa. It is another unforgettable match after their league encounter between arch-rivals. Young Indian cricketers held their nerves in the crucial moments to clinch the inaugural 20-20 cricket world cup. India won the only world cup in 1983 under the inspirational leadership of Kapil Dev.

India and Pakistan reached first 20-20 cricket world cup finals by beating Australia and New Zealand. Young cricketers of subcontinent countries convincingly defeated experienced opponents. India reached world cup final by beating England, South Africa and Australia in the must win matches. Dhoni captaincy, Yuvraj batting and young bowlers surprised analysts with their unforgettable performance

Indian vice captain, Yuvraj Singh, hit 6 sixers in 6 balls against England in the super 8 match of the 20-20 ICC Cricket World Cup at Kingsmead. He hammered those 6 sixers in the 19th over bowled by Chris Broad. Yuvraj scored fastest 50 in International cricket in just 12 balls. In the 18th over, Flintoff infuriated Yuvraj Singh by making serious comments for which Chris Broad paid the price.

India defeated Pakistan in a thrilling group match of first 20-20 cricket world cup at Durban. In a entertaining match between traditional rivals, match tied after 20 overs. Bowling shootout was first time used in this world cup. India won 3-0 in the shootout as first 3 Pakistan bowlers failed to hit the stumps while all the 3 Indian bowlers succeeded in hitting the stumps. Surprisingly, India

World Champions Australia crushed England in a group match of 20-20 cricket world cup match at Newlands. Australia sent strong signals to the cricket fraternity by exhibiting professional display and Nathan Bracken and Johnson bowled superb spells to restrict England to an ordinary total. Adam Gilchrist and Hayden completed formalities by thrashing England bowlers all over the ground. Except

After shouldering the responsibility of Team India in 20 Tests and 62 ODIs Dravid decides to resign.According to Dilip Vengsarkar, the chairman of selectors, final decision would be taken on September 18, wile setting up the team for Australia ODI. However, Board President Sharad Pawar seems to respect Dravid’s decision.

Zimbabwe stunned cricket world by beating mighty Australians in the ICC 20-20 Cricket World cup at New lands, Cape Town in South Africa. They successfully chased Australian target of 138 with the help of superb performance from Brendan Taylor. Surprisingly, Zimbabweans outplayed Australians in bowling, batting and fielding. At no point of time, Australians looked like a current World champions.

South Africa defeated West Indies despite wonderful century by opener Chris Gayle at Johannesburg in the opening match of 20-20 world cup. Professional play by Gibbs and Kemp, erratic bowling by West Indian bowlers helped South African to reach this stiff target without any difficulties. Herschelle Gibbs once again played epic knock for South Africa to win the first match of the world cup.

Warm-up matches of 20-20 world cup produced some surprising results with Australia is struggling to find rhythm and bowlers like Shane Bond is giving headache to batsmen.Why Australia is struggling in warm-up games?Without Ricky Ponting, Australia is looking less threatening. After Glenn McGrath retirement, opposition batsmen have no fear psychosis in facing Australian attack. But, it is

Much publicised first Twenty-20 Cricket World cup is gradually losing its sheen much before its curtain raiser. Many experienced stars will not be in action in the upcoming world cup either due to injuries or selection problems. Can young cricketers use this opportunity to rise to the occasion? Top cricketers we miss out in the 20-20 Cricket world cup: 1. Indian Star Trio: We miss Indian

First 20-20 cricket world cup will be held in South Africa from September 11-14. This event will feature 12 nations (8 test playing nations + 4 qualifiers) over 13 days.Favourite teams to win first 20-20 world cup:Australia and South Africa are hot favourites to win this world cup. Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India are the dark horses.Batsmen to watch out for: Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist-

Lords Test, bloody cold, bloody rainy, started very bloody late. Too many Cooks would have made a lovely broth. What Owais of time Shah was. Sarwan’s first test as captain – average; My lunch – chicken salad. David Lloyd - hilarious, crabs – insufferable. Lord’s pitch wonky, a little like my mum’s extension. Mark Ramprakash scores 100 more runs than whole Lancashire team. Sussex look ‘Dooooomed Captain’. Think back to Australia series, cry a little.

Ah a new day dawns and as we open our eyes to the radiant…err… gloom. We awake to find that another English test summer is upon us. Like a David Boon hangover, we ask ‘Hasn’t it happened quickly?’ - a bit like an Andrew Flintoff calamity (**spot the cheap shot**)

In slightly sadder news, General Joseph Barton II, killer of armies, lover of women has been officially arrested as part of the investigation into his alleged assault on Citeh’s Ousmane Dabo on the first of May. It’s another incident which is quickly categorising Barton as the most villified player in the Premiership following a sequence of bust-ups and allegations in his (relatively short) career. September 2006 - Mooning at the Everton Crowd - Fined by FA. March 2007 - Arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.