Yuvarj Singh: A Consistent Effort Is Required

Yuvarj Singh: A consistent effort is required
There is no denying the fact that Yuvraj Singh has all the talent in the world to dominate any bowling unit. His firepower was at display in one of the T20 World Cup matches against Australia. Rising from nowhere, he scored a brilliant 60 which helped his team in winning the match by 73 runs. The innings had Yuvarj Singh's class written all over it but he was still not at his best. The Indian southpaw somehow managed to hold on to his place in the playing XI. He is no more part of the Indian Test setup while has also lost his place in the ODI scheme of things. The struggle started against Australia in the ODI series which continued in the West Indies series as well. He was axed from the team for the tour of New Zealand, which landed him in jeopardy as far as 2015 Cricket World Cup is concerned.

A lifeline was thrown to him when selectors decided to include him in the squad for the T20 World Cup. The trust turned into betrayal when he dismissed cheaply against the arch rivals Pakistan. The horror show was again on display but this time with the West Indian team, a match which had no pressure moments for the Men in Blue. Time was running out for him as media and fans were asking for his ouster in order to bring Ajinkya Rahane or Stuart Binny in the squad. Then came the match against Australia, which changed everything for him. After starting slowly, he finally came into his groove, hitting Australian bowlers for fours and sixes. The old touch was back and Yuvraj was seen enjoying his batting. I know he was not able to dispatches full tosses for sixes but this can happen to any batsman across the globe. His match winning performance certainly delighted his fans, who were praying for his favorite player. The knock has brought a huge sigh of relief for Yuvi. He has shown such glimpse since making his comeback after winning his battle with cancer but Team India need consistency from him. A performance here and there won't help his cause of maintaining his permanent place in the playing XI. The team is looking for a Yuvraj who could once again become the backbone of the team as his presence is crucial. The fans would love to see more of Yuvraj Singh in the future matches. India has made it to last four of the T20 World Cup and it's the responsibility of players like Yuvi to guide them through.

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Why India is having a ball in the T20 WC?

Team India was under severe pressure of performing in the T20 World Cup as they have lost their previous assignments. The combination was not clicking and there were problems in every department of the game. The World Cup in Bangladesh has given them a new hope with three back to back wins in the tournament. Let's take a closer look at some of the points which have made turnaround possible for the Men in Blue.

Comeback of Amit Mishra
Thank god MS Dhoni has finally made a sensible decision of trusting Amit Mishra once more. R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were clearly struggling against all the teams. However, the addition of Mishra in the playing XI has given them a calming touch and they are seen bowling with better control. The team has beaten Pakistan, West Indies and Bangladesh on the trot and has booked their place in the semis. Amit Mishra has taken 7 wickets with two Man of the Match awards while one award was given to R Ashwin for his superb bowling against Bangladesh. This shows that spinners have chipped in with the wickets every now and then. Credit should be given to the leg-spinner, who has helped his fellow spinners in boosting their confidence.

Contribution of the Middle order
The Asian giants have been found wanting in the opening department in almost all the matches. Shikhar Dhawan is clearly out of touch while there is no guarantee that Rohit Sharma will perform in every game. But the superb form of Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni has solved the puzzle. Kohli and Raina have batted with responsibility, which has paid rich dividends for the team. Kohli is the most consistent batsman of the team while Raina has played smart cricket. MS Dhoni, the skipper of the team, has also accumulated runs in the crunch situation.

Smart Captaincy
After a much needed break, MS Dhoni is looking fresh and energetic. His trademark captaincy style is back and he is backing his players. His bowling changes in the T20 World Cup have been perfect in terms of containing a batsman and taking wickets. The charismatic Indian captain has not let the rivals settle with his smart bowling changes. The shuffle of the spinners has worked for him. Ashwin is seen bowling in the start of an innings while Mishra is used in the middle order to stop batsmen from going for big shots. Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina have bowled here and there to rush through overs.

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T20 World Cup Preview: India vs. Bangladesh

India
Team India have a chance of booking their place in the semis if they win their match against Bangladesh. The team is playing well and the moral of the players is high after registering two back to back wins against the two big teams in the tournament. Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Amit Mishra and R Ashwin have played impressive cricket. These four have emerged as the real match winners and could once again make their performance count against the host nation. The concern area is the form of Shikhar Dhawan and Yuvraj Singh, the two have been found wanting in the T20 World Cup. There is no denying the fact that these two players are capable of winning matches from any situation and the time has come for them to help India in continuing their impressive run. The seamers ( Mohammad Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar) will once be under the radar as they are prone to bad habit of leaking runs in the death overs.

Bangladesh
They have players tailor made for the shortest format of the game but are genuine failures when it comes to big tournament like World Cups. They somehow managed to qualify for the main draw. However, their first match against West Indies ended in a painful defeat. Shakib-al-Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Mashrafe Mortaza and Mushfiqur Rahim will have to make sure that their team is out to challenge India rather than just for formality. The only advantage which they have is the support of the home crowd, who will be out in huge numbers to support their team. This is one format wherein they have the best chance of upsetting big teams as one good inning could lead team to win. Bangladeshi players will have to remain calm and compose in tough situations, which is the only way to counter rival strategies.
Verdict
I will go with Team India because of their recent form.
Possible playing XI
Bangladesh 1 Tamim Iqbal, 2 Anamul Haque, 3 Mominul Haque, 4 Shakib Al Hasan, 5 Mushfiqur Rahim (capt. & wk), 6 Shamsur Rahman/Sabbir Rahman, 7 Nasir Hossain/Mahmudullah, 8 Ziaur Rahman, 9 Sohag Gazi, 10 Mashrafe Mortaza, 11 Al-Amin Hossain

India 1 Shikhar Dhawan, 2 Rohit Sharma, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Suresh Raina, 5 Yuvraj Singh, 6 MS Dhoni (capt. & wk), 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Amit Mishra, 10 Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 11 Mohammed Shami


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Amit Mishra Deserves a Vote of Confidence

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Amit Mishra is back with a bang and boy he is making his performance count. The comeback trial started against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. He was instrumental in that particular match. This helped him in retaining his place in the playing XI for the ongoing T20 World. He took two wickets in the first contest of the World Cup against Pakistan and was awarded Man of the Match. The second match of the tournament had the same story where he destroyed West Indies confidence with his quality leg spin bowling, picking up yet another Man of the Match trophy. However, life has been pretty difficult for him in his entire career. The best leg-spinner in the country made his debut in 2008 but has played only 13 Tests.

The likes of R Ashwin, Pragyan Ojha and Ravindra Jadeja, who made their international debuts much later, have played 24, 19 and eight Tests respectively. After taking 20 wickets in his first five Tests, the left-arm spinner has been hardly use. The reason behind his omission from the team or the playing XI is because of MS Dhoni's preference for a bowler of his choice. The skipper of the Indian team has shown his interest in R Ashwin for the reason best known to him. Isn't this stupid? A wicket taking bowler is more important as he can win matches for the team. Moreover apart from his own strengths and the abilities, a legs-spinner needs captain's confidence to produce results but it has been completely different in case of Amit Mishra.

A reason put forward for the selections of Ashwin ahead of Mishra is his superior ability with the bat. I know R Ashwin has all the talent in the world to score runs but his main job is to take wickets, which he has failed to do outside the sub-continent. Moreover, expecting consistency from Mishra in the longest version of the game is a crime as he has hardly play regular cricket. One should be allowed to settle down before demanding good results from his or her services. Even when Ashwin and Jadeja were struggling on the tours of South Africa and New Zealand, the team's management was reluctant enough not to provide Mishra a chance of proving himself again. Mishra has been a revelation in the cash rich league, where batsmen have found difficult to handle him despite trying all sort of shots against him. Mishra is the second highest wicket taker (95 wickets) in the Indian Premier League, behind only Lasith Malinga (103 wickets). If players are picked in the playing XI of the national team through their performance in IPL, why Mishra is being forced to sit on the bench regularly? The best talent from across the globe participates in the T20 league so ignoring Mishra despite lots of wickets is irrelevant.

It is not less than a shock that he has played just three T20 international. It's high time that BCCI and selectors should instruct MS Dhoni and the team management to included Amit Mishra in the team on regular basis.

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T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka vs. South Africa

Sri Lanka
They are firm favorites to land their first T20 World Cup trophy in Bangladesh. The rainbow nation has played exceptional cricket in the last few years and is looking set for their first match. Kumar Sangakkara, Kusal Perera, Mahela Jayawardene and Lahiru Thirimanne are Lanka’s inform batsmen while the likes of Angelo Mathews and Thisara Perera can destroy any team with their batting as well as bowling. Lasith Malinga, Ajantha Mendis and Sachithra Senanayake are quality bowlers. The only problem area for this team is Dilshan’s form with the bat.

South Africa
This team is struggling with injuries. Star bowler Dale Steyn and Faf du Plessis are doubtful for the opening match because of their hamstring. South Africa has always struggled against the spin bowling and Lanka has enough bowlers to trouble them. JP Duminy and AB de Villiers are the only two batsmen who can bat easily against all sorts of bowlers otherwise rest of the lot could find life difficult. Moreover, their bowling is not suitable for the slow and turning tracks of Bangladesh.

Verdict
Sri Lanka has a better chance of winning this one because of their well balanced squad.
Teams

South Africa Squad
F du Plessis*, HM Amla, F Behardien, Q de Kock†, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, BE Hendricks, Imran Tahir, DA Miller, JA Morkel, M Morkel, WD Parnell, AM Phangiso, DW Steyn, LL Tsotsobe

Sri Lanka Squad
LD Chandimal*, SL Malinga, TM Dilshan, HMRKB Herath, DPMD Jayawardene, KMDN Kulasekara, RAS Lakmal, AD Mathews, BAW Mendis, MDKJ Perera, NLTC Perera, S Prasanna, KC Sangakkara†, SMSM Senanayake, HDRL Thirimanne

T20 World Cup: New Zealand vs. England (7pm)
New Zealand
The Black Caps are in form at the moment. The batsmen are making runs while the bowlers have found success in restricting opposite numbers. Martin Guptill, Brendon McCullum, Ross Taylor and Luke Ronchi are tailor made for the shortest format while the likes of Corey Anderson, Jimmy Neesham and Nathan McCullum are talented all-rounders. Tim Southee and Kyle Mills have taken lot of wickets in the slam bang version of the game. They should bat sensibly against the spinners
England
This European nation is not finding their feat in the T20 format. The batsmen are not scoring runs while bowlers are leaking boundaries in every over. Michael Lumb and Eoin Morgan have shown some class in the last few matches while others have not given consistent performance. Bowlers are unable to contain the rivals. Stuart Broad, Jade Dernbach and Chris Jordan are bowling expensive bowlers.
Verdict
New Zealand has a chance of upsetting England easily.
Teams
England Squad
SCJ Broad*, EJG Morgan, MM Ali, IR Bell, RS Bopara, TT Bresnan, JC Buttler†, JW Dernbach, AD Hales, CJ Jordan, MJ Lumb, SD Parry, JC Tredwell, CR Woakes, LJ Wright

New Zealand Squad
BB McCullum*, CJ Anderson, TA Boult, AP Devcich, MJ Guptill, RM Hira, MJ McClenaghan, NL McCullum, KD Mills, C Munro, JDS Neesham, L Ronchi†, TG Southee, LRPL Taylor, KS Williamson



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ICC World Twenty20: India Vs. Pakistan

India
Team India has not lost to Pakistan in their three previous meetings of the T20 World Cups. The team led by MS Dhoni has played brilliantly against their arch rivals. However, there are several issues which need to be solved before this match. Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma have found life difficult in the shortest format of the game while the Indian bowlers are not reliable. Rohit Sharma in particular has become a burden on the team who is just not finding a way to score runs. The same could be said about fast bowlers. Mohammad Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Varun Aaron are not death bowlers and have been taken for plenty by the batsmen. The good news for the Indian team is the form of Virat Kohli and the return of Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni. These four can win matches from any situation. Even Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin are effective bowlers on the sub-continent pitches.

Pakistan
Pakistan is the most successful team in the T20 World Cups. This is one format which has seen the best of their players. Mohammad Hafeez, Kamran Akmal, Umar Akmal and Shahid Afridi can dismantle any bowling unit. They have won several matches for their side and containing them won't be easy for the Indian bowlers. These four can clear boundaries on consistent basis. Pakistan has a bowling to die for. Saeed Ajmal is the best spinner in the business at the moment while Junaid Khan and Umar Gul are capable of winning matches. Their Yorkers are not easy to negotiate, which could spell trouble for the Indian batsmen.

Verdict
My heart is with the Indian team but let me get the fact right. India is not playing smart cricket while Pakistan has improved a lot in the last few matches. Pakistan is looking strong enough to win their first ever T20 game against the Men in Blue in the T20 World Cups.

India (possible playing XI): 1 Shikhar Dhawan, 2 Rohit Sharma, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 Suresh Raina, 5 Yuvraj Singh, 6 MS Dhoni (capt. & wk), 7 Ajinkya Rahane/Stuart Binny/Amit Mishra/Varun Aaron/Mohit Sharma, 8 Ravindra Jadeja, 9 R Ashwin, 10 Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 11 Mohammed Shami.

Pakistan (possible playing XI): 1 Kamran Akmal (wk), 2 Sharjeel Khan, 3 Mohammad Hafeez (capt.), 4 Umar Akmal, 5 Shoaib Malik, 6 Sohaib Maqsood, 7 Shahid Afridi, 8 Bilawal Bhatti, 9 Sohail Tanvir, 10 Umar Gul, 11 Saeed Ajmal.

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Virat Kohli: India’S Don Bradman

It is getting next to impossible to see India's victory without Virat Kohli's contribution. Sachin Tendulkar was consistent throughout his career and the current vice captain of the Indian team has kept this trend alive. His latest performance came against England in the warm up game before the T20 World Cup. The match had no significant value but after losing to Sri Lanka in their opening match, MS Dhoni's boys were under some sort of pressure. Much like every game, the team started poorly, losing Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan cheaply.

However, the Indian supporters knew that all was well till the time Virat Kohli was at the crease. After starting cautiously, the right hand batsman went on rampage against all the English bowlers. His unbeaten 73 off 47 balls had class written all over it. He along with Suresh Raina, who scored 55 off 31 balls, helped his team in posting 178 for 4 in 20 overs. It was a big task for the opposite team who could manage 158 for 6 from the allotted overs. Virat Kohli, who has been in news for his alleged affair with Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, hit 8 fours in his entire innings.

This is not the first time he has helped India in overcoming from a difficult position. Virat has been scoring runs since long and there is hardly any weakness visible in his batting at the moment. His running between the wicket and the habit of converting ones in twos and twos into three is phenomenal. He can score runs without hitting regular boundaries. The recent innings against England had no sixes, which is enough to prove that big shots are not required to maintain the tempo in the shortest format of the game. One has to be smart enough to find new ways to keep scorecard moving in the slam bang cricket. There is no denying the fact that India's chances in the T20 World Cup will depend on the performance of Virat Kohli. If he gets going in all the matches, there are chances of lifting yet another T20 trophy. He has become India's Don Bradman in a span of short time, which is worth praising. Much like Bradman, Virat Kohli takes way all the pressure from his team mates. Apart from this, he has calm down in the last few months. His critics were after him because of his habit of getting too aggressive on the field but Virat has tamed this problem. He is more calm and compose these days, which is sign of maturity. Hail Virat Kohli……………..

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Top 5: Highest Run Getters in T20 World Cups

T20 is the most beloved format of cricket at the moment. The exceptional and powerful hitting with clever piece of bowling had made this version famous in a span of short time. The T20 World Cup has started in Bangladesh and the world is expecting closely fought matches. Let's take a closer look at the top five leading run getters in the show piece event.

Mahela Jayawardene, Sri Lanka
The Lankan maestro has announced the current edition of the T20 World Cup will be his last as he is not going to play slam bang format after this. He has accumulated 858 runs in 25 matches at an average of almost 41, which is phenomenal. He has scored five fifties in the T20 World Cups, which is second highest in the history of this format. The right hand batsman has hit 91 fours, which is the highest while his 22 sixes, is fourth in the list.

Chris Gayle, West Indies
He is the most dangerous T20 batsman across the globe. The tall West Indian is known for his brutal hitting. The left hand batsman has scored 664 runs from just 18 games at an exceptional average of more than 44. His strike rate is over 150, which is breathtaking. He has more sixes (43) and fifties (6) to his name in the T20 World Cups.

Tillakaratne Dilshan, Sri Lanka
Dilshan could miss out on the T20 World Cup as he has not fully recovered from a finger injury he sustained during the ODI series against Bangladesh. The former Lankan captain is also struggling for form but is a devastating player in the shortest format. The clean striker of the ball has scored 632 runs in 25 matches at an average of 30.

Kumar Sangakkara, Sri Lanka
He is the third Sri Lankan in the top four, which shows that Lankans prefer this format a lot. The good news is that he is in tremendous touch and could be Lanka's trump card in the T20 World Cup. The left hand batsman has added 590 runs in 25 matches and also has 75 fours to his name.

Brendon McCullum, New Zealand
Kevin Pietersen was in the fifth place but he is no more part of the international setup so it was useless to include his name. The New Zealand captain is the right candidate to take Pietersen's slot in the leading run getters list. He has been a part of all the editions of the T20 World Cups and has managed 552 runs in 21 matches.

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T20 World Cup: Players Who Could Win It for Their Team

The fifth edition of the T20 World Cup has started with players geared up to take the world by storm. We have seen some individual performances in the past, which won the title for their respective teams. Here are the players who could prove decisive for their teams in the title race.
David Warner, Australia
His recent problems have made him more mature and committed to the team’s cause. The left hand batsman is batting with more responsibility these days, which has helped him in accumulating lots of runs against some of the best teams. David Warner has a tendency of destroying any bowling attack in span of few overs and if he gets going in the T20 World Cup, the Aussies have a chance of landing their first T20 World Cup Trophy.
Virat Kohli, India
The best thing about the Indian vice captain is that he can score runs by playing proper cricketing shots. The right hand batsman is in the form of his life since years, who likes to dictate terms with his willow. Virat Kohli has all the shots in his batting arsenal, which are must to score runs at a brisk pace in the shortest format of the game. Let’s hope he give us a run feast in Bangladesh as the whole nation is hoping to see their team regain the title of T20 World Champions.
Brendon McCullum, New Zealand
He showed his intention by scoring a half century against Pakistan in the first warm-up game. The captain of the New Zealand team is an explosive batsman, who is tailor made for the shortest format of the game. Brendon McCullum has played numerous match winning knocks for his team and the same is expected from him in Bangladesh. He can clear any ground in the world with the long sixes.
Saeed Ajmal, Pakistan
The best spinner in the world at the moment is the most difficult to score against. His variations can fox any batter from across the globe. The googlies, doosra’s and others are his stock weapon’s, which has resulted in wickets in every game. He is going to be a star performer in the T20 World Cup.

Jayawardene & Sangakkara, Sri Lanka
The two Sri Lankan legends have announced that they will retire from the international T20s after the world cup. They got everything in them to make their appearance count in a tournament which their team hasn’t won despite playing competitive cricket in the previous editions. These two are big match players and who knows they come out with flying colors in the end.
Eoin Morgan, England
It was Kevin Pietersen in 2010 who won the T20 World Cup for the English team. Eoin Morgan has all the firepower in his batting to lead England to their second title. His orthodox cricketing shots have become a headache for the bowlers. The left hand batsman can bat against all sort of bowlers with ease and his form will be crucial for his team in Bangladesh.
Chris Gayle, West Indies
I know they have Sunil Narine in their rank but there is no one who can match Chris Gayle’s stature in the T20s. He is the best batsman in the shortest format who can win matches from any situation. The whole world is waiting eagerly to watch him in full flow in Bangladesh.
AB de Villiers, South Africa
There is no denying the fact that AB de Villiers in an exceptional batsman in a team who is known for habit of crumbling under pressure. He can dismantle any bowling unit in a blink of an eye and his batting will be very important in Bangladesh. Watch out for him in the T20 World Cup.
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T20 World: Top Contenders

The T20 World Cup is few days away with lots of expectations from the big power houses of world cricket. West Indies have a tough task of defending their crown while the likes of Sri Lanka, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia would like to add this trophy in their cabinet. Here is a look at the top contenders of the World Cup.

India
Team India is always ranked among the leading contenders of any tournament and the upcoming T20 World Cup is no different. They have top quality batsmen in their team but the bowlers are poor than school children's. Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni are the match winners but same can't be said about the bowlers. The pitches in Bangladesh will assist spinners so R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will have to look out for wickets.
Group: B
Prediction: Group Stage Exit

Australia
If anyone saw them playing against South Africa in the recently concluded T20 series, then it won't be difficult to judge them for the upcoming T20 world. Forget about the firing guns like Aaron Finch, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell and Shane Watson, the veteran Brad Hodge is the player to watch out for in Bangladesh. Mitchell Starc is the quality fast bowler even in this format of the game and his partnership with Nathan Coulter-Nile could prove decisive.
Group: B
Prediction: Winner

West Indies
They won the last edition of the T20 World Cup but repeating this feat again won't be easy for them. They have players like Chris Gayle, Darren Sammy, Dwayne Bravo, Marlon Samuels and Andre Russell, who can win matches single handedly while the likes of Sunil Narine is enough to contain the batsmen from world over. However, the loss of Pollard and the pressure of being the reigning champion could pressurize them in this year's competition.
Group: B
Prediction: Group Stage Exit

Pakistan
This is one team who is always on the contender list because of their past record in the T20 World Cups. Pakistan is full of match winners. From Hafeez to Afridi, Umar Akmal to Shoaib Malik there is no end to the availability of power hitters in the side. Saeed Ajmal is the best spinner in the world, who is renowned for taking wickets in huge numbers against the rivals. Playing him is next to impossible on the spin friendly pitches and Bnagladesh certainly has that kind of tracks. However, they lack consistency.
Group: B
Prediction: Semifinalist

Sri Lanka
They have been unlucky not to win this event. Sri Lanka has always played well in the T20 World Cups and the same is expected from them in Bangladesh. Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara, Angelo Mathews, Kushal Perera, TM Dilshan, Lasith Malinga, Ajantha Mendis and Sachithra Senanayake have got impressive track record in the slam bang version of the game. They will be one of the teams to watch out for in Bangladesh.
Group: A
Prediction: Runners-up

South Africa
They have all the talent in the world to win any tournament on papers but have proved failures on the ground. Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, David Miller, Dale Steyn and Albie Morkel are star players but haven't played as a group in the past tournaments and could continue doing so in the T20 World Cup, which will be played in Bangladesh.
Group: A
Prediction: Group Stage Exit

England
The selectors have ended the career of their best batsman Kevin Pietersen and his absence will surely cost them. Their participation in the tournament is just a formality as they won't cross group stage. Michael Lumb, Alex Hales, Eoin Morgan and Stuart Broad might record some good performances otherwise this team has a tendency of failing when exposed to spin bowling on the turning tracks.
Group: A
Prediction: Group Stage Exit


New Zealand
They are the dark horse of the big event. They have played good cricket in the recent times and could reach the knockout stage. Ross Taylor, Brendon McCullum, Corey Anderson, Martin Guptill, Nathan McCullum, Jimmy Neesham and Tim Southee are tailor made for the shortest format, who could change the complexion of the game in a span of few overs.
Group: A
Prediction: Group Semifinalist


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Players who can win T20 World Cup for India

Team India has the potential of winning this year's T20 World Cup despite poor performance in the recent series. I know India has not done anything great since winning the inaugural edition but has the firepower to land their second trophy in the shortest format of the game. Here are five names who could spell magic for the team.

Virat Kohli
He is the backbone of the Indian team, who has a habit of scoring runs at a faster pace in the shortest format of the game. The vice captain of the Indian team can play fast bowlers as well as spinner with ease. The best thing about his batting are his wide range of strokes, which he has mastered to perfection. He just have to play with cool head and a sense of responsibility in the T20 World Cup. He has scored 587 from 21 T20 internationals. His strike rate of more than 130 is exceptional keeping the format in mind.

Ravindra Jadeja
He is a match winner as far as slam bang version of the game is concerned. The genuine all-rounder of the Indian team can dismantle any bowling unit with his attacking batting while his clever bowling is effective enough to win matches for the team. The left hand batsman has scored lot of runs while batting down the order and his experience will be vital in Bangladesh.

Yuvraj Singh
He was the star performer when India lifted their first T20 trophy in 2007. This lad from Punjab can score runs against any sort of bowling unit. I know he is struggling for from at the moment but he is a match winner on any given day, who need just one match to announce his arrival. 868 runs and 23 wickets from 34 T20 internationals are enough to speak about his caliber. Yuvraj Singh can explode at any point of time and his presence in the team will boost Team India's chances.

MS Dhoni
He is one of the most important players of the team, who has a responsibility of leading the side with example. The Indian captain with his clever and shrewd mind can write winning script for his team. His ability to turn the game because of ruthless hitting has made him a dangerous customer in the T20 matches. All the Indian fans will be hopping of getting quality performance from him. The charismatic Indian leader has scored 772 runs from 43 matches.

Mohammed Shami
He will play in his first T20 World Cup but that doesn't undermine his importance in the team. Mohammad Shami is the frontline Indian bowler, who will have to bowl to take wickets for the side. The right arm fast bowler has pace and quality to take wickets against all the teams. The chances of Men in Blue will depend on his performance in the T20 World Cup. The upcoming event is a great opportunity for him to display his talent in front of the world wide audience.
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Virat kohli and ms dhoni a winning combo of team india

MS Dhoni is back in the team after recovering from his side strain. His presence is enough to boost confidence among his colleagues for the upcoming T20 World Cup. This is one format where he is very dangerous with the bat. His can win matches even from the dead situations, which has made him special in this shortest version. He has all the shot in his batting arsenal to score at a brisk pace. All eyes will be on his captaincy. We have been hearing that his methods have become old and less inspiring, which is the reason behind India’s poor performance in the recent times. However, it is not fair to blame him completely for the defeats. The young guns have failed to adapt and we can’t held MS Dhoni responsible for the same. Moreover, the upcoming T20 World Cup will be held in Bangladesh, which has been a happy hunting ground for the team. The comeback of Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh is good news for the team. Yuvraj Singh is a sure shot match winner and has displayed this on number of occasions in the past and this could be his tournament. Suresh Raina has a tendency of scoring in boundaries, which could help India in winning the matches. The left hand batsman has struggled a lot on the bouncy tracks but sub-continent pitches are tailor made for his shot making. He has played numerous match wining knocks for the team and same is expected from him in the upcoming T20 event.
Apart from these two, the inform Virat Kohli, is the backbone of India’s batting order. He is scoring runs since years and there is hardly any way of stopping him from doing his business. The vice captain of the Indian team is a class batsman, who like scoring against all sort of bowlers. He can hit fast bowlers across the park while his ability of handling spinners is simply superb. The Indian batting revolves around him and if he is able to score, then there is no way of stopping India from winning the game. The second area where he can be helpful is his leadership qualities. I know MS Dhoni will lead India but Kohli’s input could prove valuable for the current skipper. Kohli is experienced enough to alert MS Dhoni if he is going wrong somewhere, which is good for the team in the important tournaments like T20 World Cup. According to me, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina are the ones who could help their team in lifting another T20 trophy. There is no denying the fact that cricket is played with eleven men but there are players in each and every team who stands out from the rest because of their exceptional abilities Let’s hope that Men in Blue are able to win the biggest T20 tournament across the globe.
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Shahid Afridi: A Genuine Match Winner by Cricket today in Sports / Extreme Sports (submitted 2014-03-06)

Shahid Afridi: A Genuine Match Winner by Cricket today
in Sports / Extreme Sports (submitted 2014-03-06)

After Shahid Afridi led Pakistan to a famous victory against Bangladesh, I wonder whether he has finally decided to value his wicket or it is just another flash in the pan. The match winning all-rounder has a habit of performing poorly after playing some crucial knocks in some of the games. Boom Boom is the word which we usually speak to define his brand of batting. His fans still considers him as the one who can win matches from any situation. He has played some explosive innings over the course of his career but the last few years have seen downfall in his batting capabilities. Fast forward to this year's Asia, he was required to launch himself against Bangladesh in order to win a game for his side. Afridi walked in with Pakistan at 222/5 (the team was chasing 327 runs), still needing in excess of 10 runs per over. The dangerous batsman clobbered Bangladeshi bowlers all over the park, hitting seven sixes and tow fours, accumulating 59 runs off 25 balls.

This was enough to turn the tie in Pakistan's favor and by the time he departed with the score at 294, he had already done the damage. His knock was crucial in Pakistan's historical victory. He handed the same sort of stuff to the Indian bowlers but in less quantity. Prior to Bangladesh's match, his team was in a spot of bother against their arch rivals. However, the whole world including Team India knew that Afridi has a talent to destroy Indian hopes. The fear was transferred into reality with Afridi scoring an unbeaten 34 of 18 balls to leave India in a state of shock. The frontier was won against the main competitors.

One wonders as why he is not able to score regularly. The problem has been the lack of temperament and patience. He hardly believes in building his innings through one or two's. The moment he arrives at the crease, his hunger for boundaries starts creping in, which ultimately leads to his premature downfall. Afridi has so far played 377 ODI matches but only has 7,619 runs at an average of 23.44, which undermine his talent. It is too late for him to change his records drastically but he can still help Pakistan in winning matches. All he has to do is to calm himself down in order to extend his stay at the crease. This will help him in scoring more runs for his team, which his important from the prospect of winning any game. The final of the Asia Cup is not far behind and so is T20 World Cup. If Afridi starts taking his batting seriously, don't be surprised if you see Pakistan lifting the Asia Cup and World Cup trophy.
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Asia Cup Preview: Afghanistan Vs. India by Cricket today

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Afghanistan :-For a team which is participating in the Asia Cup for the first time, the results have been impressive. They were able to defeat Bangladesh and kept Pakistan and Sri Lanka on the ropes for a longer duration of the match. Their bowling has been impressive but things haven’t worked as per the plan in the batting department. They have managed to cross 200 runs barrier in just one of the matches in the Asia Cup. The upcoming match against India is their last opportunity to test their batting.
India :-Team India is already out of the final race but team has the opportunity of keeping their head high if they could win their last match with a bonus point. India’s main problem has been the lack of runs from the opening pair and also the middle order. Apart from this, the fast bowling has not fared well in the closing stages of the match. The Men in Blue should try some different combinations in the batting and the bowling department.
Key Player
Afghanistan:-Asghar Stanikzai has shown consistency with scores of 40, 90 and 27 in the first three matches of the Asia Cup. If he stays around against India, Afghanistan has a chance of posting competitive score on the board.

India:-Virat Kohli is the back bone of the batting lineup and one more crucial knock will be expected from his willow in the last match of the event. He has been a revelation as a captain with perfect bowling changes and the good field placing.
Verdict :-India has a better chance of uprooting Afghanistan because of their better combination in all the departments of the game.
Squads:-
Afghanistan: Mohammad Nabi (captain),Asghar Stanikzai, Dawlat Zadran, Fazal Niazai, Hamid Hassan,Hamza Hotak, Karim Sadiq, Mirwais Ashraf,Mohammad Shahzad, Nawroz Mangal, Rahmat Shah, Samiullah Shenwari, Shapoor Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran.
India: Virat Kohli (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Dinesh Karthik, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Aaron, Stuart Binny, Amit Mishra, Mohammad Shami, Ishwar Pandey, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja.
NOTE-They were able to defeat Bangladesh and kept Pakistan and Sri Lanka on the ropes for a longer duration of the match. Their bowling has been impressive but things haven’t worked as per the plan in the batting department. They have managed to cross 200 runs barrier in just one of the matches in the Asia Cup. The upcoming match against India is their last opportunity to test their batting.
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