In Gayle's slipstream

Wright Thompson gets swept up in the foaming excitement of the World Twenty20

An un-West Indian triumph

Switch Hit: Darren Sammy leads West Indies to a World T20 win based on team ethic. Does this finally spell a change in fortunes for cricket in the Caribbean?

Good times, but mind the road ahead

Garth Wattley: West Indies have a world title after eight years, but they need to look for consistency on the field and stability off it

How do you stop Gayle and Co?

Ian Chappell: You wouldn't want to be in Mahela Jayawardene's shoes during the World Twenty20 final

Cricket gives Sri Lankans a sporting chance

Sambit Bal: The war is over, the economy is booming - now Sri Lanka wants and needs a major cricket title

Splitting bread five ways

Diary: A touring journalist's life isn't one to envy, especially during dinner time. By Abhishek Purohit

Build India's T20 team around Kohli

Harsha Bhogle: They should start looking for young players who will serve them well in the next World Twenty20

Not so bad for the bowlers after all

Sambit Bal: The World Twenty20 has shown that the shortest format need not be all a batsman's game

'The weight of the country'

Wright Thompson talking cricket with Pakistan fans in Sri Lanka. Plus, a garden party Sri Lankan high-society style

The A to Z of the World Twenty20

Rob Steen: Two weeks into the tournament, a look at the highs and lows

The low arts of Shane Watson

Aakash Chopra: His ability to get down and under the ball has been key to his success on the subcontinent

'There's more depth to T20 than hitting out at every ball'

Brendon McCullum, one of the most skilled batsmen in the shortest format, talks about its evolution and how its pressures are different from ODIs and Tests

The user's guide to Sri Lankan transport

So you've made it to Sri Lanka. Here's how you get around. By Royston Ellis

Cricket's top eight need to be challenged more

Harsha Bhogle: And for all the resources and chances they have got, Bangladesh haven't done it yet

'India and Pakistan have a great chance to win'

Bowl at Boycs: Geoff Boycott on the World Twenty20, the worrisome state of county cricket, and the greatness of Wally Hammond

England's mental battle

Switch Hit: Is the failure to deal with spin all in their heads, or does their T20 defeat to India underline their batting deficiencies?

How do you play cricket without becoming a machine?

Ed Smith: The challenge for most cricketers- and other sportsmen - is to retain their personality while getting better at the game

Sri Lanka? Here we go again

Diary: If you're covering a global cricket event, there will be plenty of running around, flattering the hotel staff and walking uphill. By Abhishek Purohit

Quicks throw open the tournament

Ian Chappell: The positive response of the pitches to fast bowling has given nearly every top team a chance at the World Twenty20

The Tangalle trail

ESPNcricinfo Travel: If you're going to be in Hambantota for a bit, make sure to stray a little west along the coast

Imran Nazir's last chance

Mazher Arshad: He has got several chances over his decade-plus in the international game, but this World Twenty20 could be his last opportunity to make a mark

When will the World Twenty20 catch fire?

Harsha Bhogle: It has been a bit damp so far. Hopefully the Super Eights games, with their context, will help move things along

The most and least productive overs in T20Is

The Numbers Game: An over-wise analysis of T20 internationals, and the best overs for batsmen and bowlers in this format