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Du Plessis in doubt ahead of crucial clash

South Africa are uncertain over the fitness of their captain, Faf du Plessis, ahead of their match against New Zealand in Chittagong

23-Mar-2014•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

Injured Rubel ruled out of WT20; Ziaur in

Bangladesh pace bowler Rubel Hossain has been ruled out of the World T20s with a finger injury. He has been replaced by allrounder Ziaur Rahman

23-Mar-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Pakistan hold on in high-voltage game

If ever proof was needed that Pakistan are world cricket's most mercurial side, take this match as exhibit A. Bilawal Bhatti's first over cost 30 runs, Pakistan dropped two catches in three balls, they conceded an 18-ball half-century to Glenn Maxwell and

23-Mar-2014•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Broad aggrieved over lightning call

Stuart Broad did his best to hide his anger after a decision by the umpires on when to take the players off in England's World T20 opener led to defeat against New Zealand via the Duckworth-Lewis method

22-Mar-2014•Alan Gardner in Chittagong

'We lost momentum at the death' - de Villiers

Acting captain AB de Villiers said South Africa had conceded 15 runs too many in the field, and lost too many wickets at the death

22-Mar-2014•Alan Gardner in Chittagong

New Zealand take rain-hit game

Brendon McCullum whacked a full toss from Stuart Broad in the last ball of the fifth over to take New Zealand past the Duckworth-Lewis target just before rain poured down.

22-Mar-2014•The Report by David Hopps

Sammy throws down the big-hitting gauntlet

Darren Sammy is confident the big-hitters can give West Indies an advantage in their opening match against India

22-Mar-2014•Abhishek Purohit in Dhaka

Friendly foes bank on familiarity

India and West Indies don't play each other in T20s often, but they know each other's games well through their IPL appearances

22-Mar-2014•The Preview by Sidharth Monga

Defending champions possess measured belief

The recent success against England has helped West Indies rediscover some form and belief, and their flair could help them defend their World Twenty20 title in Bangladesh

22-Mar-2014•Andrew McGlashan

T20 batting clarity works for Raina

Suresh Raina spoke about his approach to batting in T20s, saying that while one had to be selective in terms of attacking, it was also crucial to completely back what you had decided to do against the spinners

22-Mar-2014•Abhishek Purohit in Dhaka

Moin confident of spinners' impact

Moin Khan, the Pakistan coach, has as much confidence in his spinners as the Australia captain George Bailey has conceded it's going to be a challenge for their batsmen

22-Mar-2014•Mohammad Isam

Tight bowling disrupts South Africa

After Kusal Perera set them up with a rapid half-century, Sri Lanka exhibited excellent skills at the death to ensure South Africa fell short

22-Mar-2014•The Report by Firdose Moonda

Consistency, momentum achievable in T20s - Bailey

George Bailey thinks both consistency and momentum are achievable in T20s, although doing so is difficult, and also needs some fortune

22-Mar-2014•Abhishek Purohit in Mirpur

Favourites Australia eye elusive crown

Australia enter the World T20 as favourites due to a balanced squad characterized by a strong depth in batting

22-Mar-2014•Brydon Coverdale

Spin test for Australia's batsmen

Most of Australia's biggest hitters are happier when the ball comes on at pace than when dealing with tweakers with tough variations

22-Mar-2014•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale

Luke Wright out of World T20 with side strain

Luke Wright, the England allrounder, has been ruled out of the World Twenty20 with a side strain. Wicketkeeper-batsman Craig Kieswetter has been brought in as Wright's replacement

22-Mar-2014•ESPNcricinfo staff

Competition wide open - McCullum

If Brendon McCullum had a dollar for every time New Zealand are referred to as the dark horses at a global tournament, he would still not have as much as the $750,000 Corey Anderson was bought for in last month's IPL auction

21-Mar-2014•Alan Gardner in Chittagong

Problems aplenty for spin-shy England

Spin and injuries will be the main challenges for England as they look to turn a corner following a patchy run in recent international cricket

21-Mar-2014•Alan Gardner

NZ must shrug off Banglaphobia

ESPNcricinfo looks at New Zealand's prospects for the World T20

21-Mar-2014•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Can young South Africa lay jinx to rest?

A team in transition should not be weighed down by the hurt of major tournaments past. However, what this young side needs is a change in mindset

21-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

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