Twenty20 converts the sceptics

Peter Roebuck began the tournament as a Twenty20 sceptic. Since then he has discovered that the format has much to offer, as he explains in the Age.

Arguably, Twenty20 is better in small doses but it has stated its case impressively and now must be part and parcel of the program. Apart from anything else, helped by a notably cheerful commentary team, it makes entertaining television.

Jon Pierik writes in the Herald Sun that the way India celebrated their triumph was proof Twenty20 matters.

There is no time to think, just do what comes naturally. Veteran commentator and former England batsman David Lloyd went as a far as describing the celebrations as unprecedented on a cricket field. This sheer delight in winning a tournament most people dismissed can only be a good thing for a sport that hasn't had much to cheer about recently.