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Taylor loves being England's 'Rock'

Sarah Taylor might have to consider changing her nickname after being dubbed 'the Rock' by Charlotte Edwards.

Flower sees bright future

Andy Flower is expecting big things from England’s World Twenty20 squad in years to come. “These guys have got great futures ahead of them,” Flower said.

Victory not big enough for India

Rob Barnett

South Africa denied India a World Twenty20 semi-final despite losing to Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s side at Colombo’s Premadasa Stadium.

Beaten Australia grateful to Hussey

Chris Devine

The ever-reliable Mike Hussey came to the rescue as Australia booked their place in the World Twenty20 semi-finals despite suffering a 32-run defeat to Pakistan, who faced a wait to see if they would qualify.

Broad rues England exit

England failed to measure up in defence of their World Twenty20 title - and, in the words of captain Stuart Broad, were “not quite good enough”.

Magic Malinga sends England home

Matthew Sherry

England wilted in the face of an inspired Lasith Malinga to crash out of the World Twenty20 by virtue of a defeat against hosts Sri Lanka at Pallekele.

Terrific Taylor sinks Australia

Chris Devine

Sarah Taylor underlined her status as the leading batter in women’s Twenty20 cricket by steering England to an impressive victory over Australia at Galle. Charlotte Edwards' side will now face New Zealand in the World T20 semi-finals

Windies through as Black Caps exit

Marlon Samuels went from zero to hero as New Zealand exited the World Twenty20 courtesy of a second Super Over defeat in Pallekele. West Indies duly progressed to the last four following England's loss against Sri Lanka.

Morgan ready for Mendis and Malinga

Eoin Morgan is well aware of the two main tests England must overcome if they are to defeat Sri Lanka in their final Super Eights clash.

Pakistan women put one over India

Pakistan concluded their Women's World Twenty20 campaign on a high with a tense one-run victory over India.