The ICC World Twenty20 2012 begins today when Sri Lanka take on hosts Zimbabwe in Hambantota (15:00 BST).
Twelve teams begin the tournament with the top two from each group of four progress to the Super Eights, and the final will be played on October 7.Defending champion and world number one side in England, led by Stuart Broad, face Afghanistan on Friday and Sunday in Group A. India
England enters the tournament with more confidence after drawing the Twenty20 series with South Africa and Australia winning a friendly match yesterday.
Masters of countries participating in a photo shoot with the Twenty20 World Trophy. © AFP
Without Kevin Pietersen out of favor, the man of the tournament when England won the last tournament in the Caribbean in 2010, waits Broad side the innovative Eoin Morgan can fill the void in the batting.
Wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter batter opened in 2010 with Michael Lumb, but this will be the first major tournament for the big punches Alex Hales Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler.
England have a balanced bowling attack, with Broad, Jade Dernbach, Steven Finn and Tim Bresnan provide swing and seam, while Graeme Swann, Samit Patel and left-armer Danny Briggs provide the rotation that could be crucial in Sri slow Lanka, turning wickets.
"We are confident," said Broad. "We have some talented players here, and played a very good Twenty20 cricket in the last year. Matchwinners We have on one side."
Ireland to Australia morning trying to show why it is above the 2010 finalists.
William Porterfield side beat England in the last World Cup 50-over and take the O'Brien brothers, Niall and Kevin, two batsmen capable of taking any bowling attack.
"The guys did in the World Cup before. People have underestimated Ireland and often come off," said the fast bowler Tim Murtagh.Sri Lanka, with home advantage, have high hopes of winning the tournament for the first time.
"We are one of the favorites, but we are part of the herd that if we get into a good time could go all the way," said captain Mahela Jayawardene.
Along with the newly crowned cricketer Kumar Sangakkara year, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Jayawardene will do damage with the bat, while Sri Lanka can also use talented all-rounders Angelo Mathews and Thisara Perera.
Fast bowler Lasith Malinga and spinner Ajantha Mendis unorthodox complete a formidable lineup.
India, winners of the inaugural edition in 2007, are also believed, given the experience of his team have won playing in the Indian Premier League.
They are the reigning over 50 world champions and captain Mahendra Dhoni have an inspiring, while batsman Yuvraj Singh, fought cancer to take his place in the team.
West Indies have also been touted as potential champions, with explosive batsmen Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and Marlon Samuels, and spinner Sunil Narine astute, while South Africa, 2009 winners Pakistan and Australia have strengths that could challenge for the title.
England, West Indies, Sri Lanka and New Zealand are seeded to meet in group one of the Super Eights with arch-rivals India and Pakistan seeded to face Australia and South Africa in Group B.
The women's tournament begins on September 26 with the semifinals and final will take place before the games of men. Australia will defend the title he won in 2010.
Twelve teams begin the tournament with the top two from each group of four progress to the Super Eights, and the final will be played on October 7.Defending champion and world number one side in England, led by Stuart Broad, face Afghanistan on Friday and Sunday in Group A. India
England enters the tournament with more confidence after drawing the Twenty20 series with South Africa and Australia winning a friendly match yesterday.
Masters of countries participating in a photo shoot with the Twenty20 World Trophy. © AFP
Without Kevin Pietersen out of favor, the man of the tournament when England won the last tournament in the Caribbean in 2010, waits Broad side the innovative Eoin Morgan can fill the void in the batting.
Wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter batter opened in 2010 with Michael Lumb, but this will be the first major tournament for the big punches Alex Hales Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler.
England have a balanced bowling attack, with Broad, Jade Dernbach, Steven Finn and Tim Bresnan provide swing and seam, while Graeme Swann, Samit Patel and left-armer Danny Briggs provide the rotation that could be crucial in Sri slow Lanka, turning wickets.
"We are confident," said Broad. "We have some talented players here, and played a very good Twenty20 cricket in the last year. Matchwinners We have on one side."
Ireland to Australia morning trying to show why it is above the 2010 finalists.
William Porterfield side beat England in the last World Cup 50-over and take the O'Brien brothers, Niall and Kevin, two batsmen capable of taking any bowling attack.
"The guys did in the World Cup before. People have underestimated Ireland and often come off," said the fast bowler Tim Murtagh.Sri Lanka, with home advantage, have high hopes of winning the tournament for the first time.
"We are one of the favorites, but we are part of the herd that if we get into a good time could go all the way," said captain Mahela Jayawardene.
Along with the newly crowned cricketer Kumar Sangakkara year, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Jayawardene will do damage with the bat, while Sri Lanka can also use talented all-rounders Angelo Mathews and Thisara Perera.
Fast bowler Lasith Malinga and spinner Ajantha Mendis unorthodox complete a formidable lineup.
India, winners of the inaugural edition in 2007, are also believed, given the experience of his team have won playing in the Indian Premier League.
They are the reigning over 50 world champions and captain Mahendra Dhoni have an inspiring, while batsman Yuvraj Singh, fought cancer to take his place in the team.
West Indies have also been touted as potential champions, with explosive batsmen Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and Marlon Samuels, and spinner Sunil Narine astute, while South Africa, 2009 winners Pakistan and Australia have strengths that could challenge for the title.
England, West Indies, Sri Lanka and New Zealand are seeded to meet in group one of the Super Eights with arch-rivals India and Pakistan seeded to face Australia and South Africa in Group B.
The women's tournament begins on September 26 with the semifinals and final will take place before the games of men. Australia will defend the title he won in 2010.
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