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Colly wobbles at thought of Windies

Rob Barnett

Paul Collingwood’s one blemish as captain in England’s triumphant 2010 World Twenty20 campaign was an opening loss to hosts West Indies. “I think they are a really difficult team to beat,” he told ecb.co.uk.

Australia off to a flier

Australia made light work of India to kick off their defence of the Women’s World Twenty20 with a convincing eight-wicket triumph.

Healing Broad expects to wound Windies

Stuart Broad is confident England will carry no mental scars into their World Twenty20 Super Eights game with West Indies. The captain is sporting a cut in the middle of his forehead, after a swimming-pool collision with Tim Bresnan.

Hazell reveals England excitement

Danni Hazell says England women are raring to go on the eve of their World Twenty20 opener with Pakistan in Galle.

Taufel to step down

Umpire Simon Taufel has announced he will stand down from the International Cricket Council's elite panel after the World Twenty20.

Proteas beat hosts in women's opener

Hosts Sri Lanka lost the opening game of the Women’s World Twenty20 to South Africa by six wickets. In the day’s other match, also in Group B, Deandra Dottin’s rapid 58 not out saw West Indies to a seven-wicket defeat of New Zealand.

Finn aims for instant impact

Steven Finn is out to repay the faith of his captain Stuart Broad by delivering precious early wickets as champions England embark on the World Twenty20 Super Eight stage.

Nazir fireworks send Bangladesh packing

Imran Nazir dominated an opening stand of 124 with Mohammad Hafeez as Pakistan cruised through to the Super Eight stage of the World Twenty20 at Bangladesh’s expense with an eight-wicket victory in Pallekele.

Kieswetter expects England riposte

England are writing off Sunday’s defeat against India as a blip which will have no bearing on their prospects at the "business" end of the World Twenty20.

Ireland denied by precipitation

Ireland crashed out of the World Twenty20 at the first hurdle after their clash with West Indies was abandoned due to torrential rain.