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I don’t care who we play in the semis: Collingwood

England captain Paul Collingwood is not concerned about the opponents in the last four of the World Twenty20.

Selectors need to introspect: Afridi

Even before Pakistan have been knocked out of the ICC World Twenty20, skipper Shahid Afridi has switched into damage control mode. Anand Vasu reports.

In the mode, India ready to ‘step up’

"You can’t go into any T20 match with pre-conceived notions about how you will play," said Gautam Gambhir, clearly not getting sucked into the debate on whether the Barbados pitch would be more bouncy and force a change in strategy.

First six overs are crucial

Zaheer Khan has shown in recent times that you don't need to be appointed to a post to assume a leadership role. The guidance he has given young bowlers and the manner in which he has taken the pressure off Mahendra Singh Dhoni on the field, has played a major role in India's successes. Excerpts

I'm getting stronger on the wrist, ready for action: Yuvraj

Having rediscovered his touch during India's seven-wicket win over Afghanistan, left-handed batsman Yuvraj Singh said he is getting stronger on the wrist and is ready for action in the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup.

India, Pakistan favourites to win T20 World Cup: Warne

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has tipped India and Pakistan as the favourites to win the third-edition of the Twenty20 World Cup starting in West Indies tomorrow.

India, SA biggest threats to Pakistan in T20 WC: Inzamam

First edition's winner India and South Africa are going to be the biggest threats to Pakistan's ambition to defend the Twenty20 World Cup title in the West Indies, feels former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq.

‘IPL and Warnie’s influence immense’

He may have an athletic built, but Shane Watson had to overcome injuries before coming into the limelight. The Australia all-rounder, who has performed consistently in all formats, spoke to HT about the influence of IPL on his career and his preparation for the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. Excerpts

We cannot take Afghanistan lightly: Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni warned his team-mates against taking unheralded Afghanistan lightly in their Twenty20 World Cup opening match in St Lucia on Saturday, saying any slip-up against them can put his side out of contention for super eights.

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