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Twenty20 World Cup Team Stats - Australia..
Australian Team:
Ricky Ponting (capt)
A tenacious character, successful captain and one of the most recognisable figures in world cricket. One of the best batsmen of all forms of the game, ponting averages an impressive 44.50 in his five twenty20 internationals to date.
Nathan Bracken
Left-armer who has carved a niche for himself since breaking into the australia team in the 2006 ashes. Took 16 wickets in this year's world cup in the west indies.
Stuart Clark
The natural heir to glenn mcgrath in the australia set-up with his economical action and nagging accuracy. Made a late start to his international career but has won little but praise since.
Michael Clarke
His expansive batting should be suited perfectly to twenty20 cricket, though he has never reached 50 in the shortest form of the game. A talented fielder and bowls stifling orthodox left-arm spin.
Adam Gilchrist
Arguably the greatest wicketkeeper-batsman of all time and one of the reasons australia will be favourites to win the tournament. A strike-rate of nearly 100 in odis hints at how destructive he can be.
Brad Haddin
But for adam gilchrist, haddin would surely have been a regular in australia's one-day side. In attacking intent at least, he is not unlike the man who has kept him out of the australia xi for so long.
Matthew Hayden
Will hope to continue his form from the world cup in the caribbean, when he amassed a staggering 659 runs. A batsman who relies as much on strength as technique, he shows no sign of letting up as he nears his 36th birthday.
Brad Hodge
The first man to score a century in australian domestic twenty20 cricket, with 106 off 54 balls against new south wales. Has not featured in international twenty20 but averages over 45 from 33 domestic matches.
Brad Hogg
Another star of australia's successful 2007 world cup campaign, taking 21 wickets with his left-arm chinamen in the caribbean. A useful lower-order batsman who boasts an odi best of 71 not out.
Michael Hussey
Has gone from strength to strength after belatedly making his test debut at the end of 2005, and his odi average sits just below 60. At times immovable, the man known as mr cricket also has the shots to be dangerous in 20-over cricket.
Mitchell Johnson
Seemingly forever poised to hit the big time but yet to show the form which many believe will make him one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket. Faces a battle with nathan bracken to be his country's premier left-arm seamer.
Brett Lee
Feared the world over for his searing pace, he finds himself in the position of senior bowler following the retirement of glenn mcgrath. Made an unbeaten 43 when australia lost a twenty20 international to south africa last year.
Andrew Symonds
As a true all-rounder in the one-day game with the ability to bowl both seam up and off-spin, he is seen as a key man in the australia set-up. Already has an international twenty20 half century to his name.
Shaun Tait
One of the babies of the australia team at the age of 24. Still relatively raw and lacking the control of fellow quick brett lee, but enjoyed considerable success at the world cup, taking 23 wickets.
Shane Watson
A potential match-winner with both bat and ball but yet to truly fulfil his undoubted potential. Scored an unbeaten 97 in the twenty20 cup whilst playing for hampshire and has a first-class double century to his name.
Ricky Ponting (capt)
A tenacious character, successful captain and one of the most recognisable figures in world cricket. One of the best batsmen of all forms of the game, ponting averages an impressive 44.50 in his five twenty20 internationals to date.
Nathan Bracken
Left-armer who has carved a niche for himself since breaking into the australia team in the 2006 ashes. Took 16 wickets in this year's world cup in the west indies.
Stuart Clark
The natural heir to glenn mcgrath in the australia set-up with his economical action and nagging accuracy. Made a late start to his international career but has won little but praise since.
Michael Clarke
His expansive batting should be suited perfectly to twenty20 cricket, though he has never reached 50 in the shortest form of the game. A talented fielder and bowls stifling orthodox left-arm spin.
Adam Gilchrist
Arguably the greatest wicketkeeper-batsman of all time and one of the reasons australia will be favourites to win the tournament. A strike-rate of nearly 100 in odis hints at how destructive he can be.
Brad Haddin
But for adam gilchrist, haddin would surely have been a regular in australia's one-day side. In attacking intent at least, he is not unlike the man who has kept him out of the australia xi for so long.
Matthew Hayden
Will hope to continue his form from the world cup in the caribbean, when he amassed a staggering 659 runs. A batsman who relies as much on strength as technique, he shows no sign of letting up as he nears his 36th birthday.
Brad Hodge
The first man to score a century in australian domestic twenty20 cricket, with 106 off 54 balls against new south wales. Has not featured in international twenty20 but averages over 45 from 33 domestic matches.
Brad Hogg
Another star of australia's successful 2007 world cup campaign, taking 21 wickets with his left-arm chinamen in the caribbean. A useful lower-order batsman who boasts an odi best of 71 not out.
Michael Hussey
Has gone from strength to strength after belatedly making his test debut at the end of 2005, and his odi average sits just below 60. At times immovable, the man known as mr cricket also has the shots to be dangerous in 20-over cricket.
Mitchell Johnson
Seemingly forever poised to hit the big time but yet to show the form which many believe will make him one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket. Faces a battle with nathan bracken to be his country's premier left-arm seamer.
Brett Lee
Feared the world over for his searing pace, he finds himself in the position of senior bowler following the retirement of glenn mcgrath. Made an unbeaten 43 when australia lost a twenty20 international to south africa last year.
Andrew Symonds
As a true all-rounder in the one-day game with the ability to bowl both seam up and off-spin, he is seen as a key man in the australia set-up. Already has an international twenty20 half century to his name.
Shaun Tait
One of the babies of the australia team at the age of 24. Still relatively raw and lacking the control of fellow quick brett lee, but enjoyed considerable success at the world cup, taking 23 wickets.
Shane Watson
A potential match-winner with both bat and ball but yet to truly fulfil his undoubted potential. Scored an unbeaten 97 in the twenty20 cup whilst playing for hampshire and has a first-class double century to his name.
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Twenty20 World Cup Team Stats - England..
England team:
PAUL COLLINGWOOD (capt)
Captain courageous who will lead from the front with his dynamic fielding, pugnacious batting and nagging medium pace bowling. He will be looking to stamp his authority on the one-day captaincy. He hit 79 from 41 balls against West Indies in his first Twenty20 match in charge for England.
RAVI BOPARA
Talented all-rounder who almost pulled off a dramatic victory for England in the 2007 World Cup against Sri Lanka with a brilliant run-a-ball 52. Another excellent fielder, he varies his pace well when bowling and can be difficult to score off.
STUART BROAD
Strapping young seamer who has designs on England's number eight batting position in the Test and one-day squad. Although only 21 he has massive self-belief and has signed with Nottinghamshire for the 2008 season to enhance his international aspirations.
ANDREW FLINTOFF
Flintoff has been troubled by fitness and off-field problems this year but looks to be blowing as well as ever despite having to endure his third ankle operation in recent times. A matchwinner on his day with bat or ball, he may be pushed up the batting order to open.
KEVIN PIETERSEN
A class act in any form of the game, Pietersen has all the shots in the book - and a few that he has manufactured himself. A matchwinner who would walk into any international side, if he hits form England will be more than competitive.
MATT PRIOR (wkt)
Combative wicketkeeper who after a blistering start to his Test career has struggled lately with both bat and gloves. Not short of confidence, he was good enough to be picked solely as an opening batsman for England's one-day side.
OWAIS SHAH
Shah passed 40 in each of the three NatWest Series games against West Indies and hit a sensational match-winning 55 not out in the second Twenty20 match. He has long flattered to deceive but has the temperament and attitude for the international arena.
RYAN SIDEBOTTOM
Left-arm seamer who was picked from the international wilderness by new coach Peter Moores and has repaid the faith put in him in many times over. Not express quick, he consistently moves the ball through the air and off the pitch, also an underrated batsman who is a solid fielder.
CHRIS TREMLETT
An awkward customer who delivers the ball from his 6ft 7in frame. He can extract bounce from the most docile of pitches. He will be looking to secure his place after recent impressive Test performances. Capable of good runs down the order and seems to have put continuing injury worries behind him.
JAMES KIRTLEY
Seamer Kirtley first played for England's one-day side in 2001 and he has been dogged by problems with his bowling action in recent years but he bowled Sussex to victory in the 2006 C&G final with five for 27 against Lancashire. Probably most known for a sensational one-handed diving catch to dismiss Sourav Ganguly in a Test in 2002.
DARREN MADDY
Twenty20 cricket's leading run-scorer returns to the international fold after making his last appearance for England in 2000 in a one-day international against Zimbabwe when he scored a half-century. He has earned a reputation as one of the best exponents of the Twenty20 game and was a key part of the Leicestershire side that won the Twenty20 Cup in 2004 and 2006.
VIKRAM SOLANKI
A stylish stroke player who has been in and out of the England one-day side for years. Seems to have matured after taking on the Worcestershire captaincy. He bowls useful off-spin and is electric in the field and can fill in as wicketkeeper. He has long been trumpeted as a player of rich talent but is in his 30s and this could be his final chance at international level.
CHRIS SCHOFIELD
Leg-spinner Schofield made his debut for Surrey less than a year ago after spending two summers out of the game but he has responded with some sparkling performances and claimed 17 wickets in this year's Twenty20 cup - joint top wicket-taker with Kent's Simon Cook. An accomplished lower-order batsman, he has beaten off the challenge of Monty Panesar to be named in the squad. His fielding is of the highest calibre.
JEREMY SNAPE
Spinner Snape, who captained Leicestershire to Twenty20 Cup glory in 2006, also starred in their 2004 success and is seen as a specialist in the shortest form of the game. He is adept at controlling a batsman's scoring with subtle changes of pace and flight and is highly regarded as a potential coach having been with England in that capacity at the World Cup.
LUKE WRIGHT
Sussex's Wright hit 103 from 45 balls in this year's Twenty20 competition against Kent, an innings that included six of the 19 sixes he hit from a total of 186 balls faced in eight Southern Division matches. He followed that with 98 from 48 balls at home to Hampshire, and his 343 group runs came at a strike rate of almost 200. England coach Peter Moores lured him to Sussex fromLeicestershire after watching him take the first-ever hat-trick for England's under-19s against South Africa at Hove.
PAUL COLLINGWOOD (capt)
Captain courageous who will lead from the front with his dynamic fielding, pugnacious batting and nagging medium pace bowling. He will be looking to stamp his authority on the one-day captaincy. He hit 79 from 41 balls against West Indies in his first Twenty20 match in charge for England.
RAVI BOPARA
Talented all-rounder who almost pulled off a dramatic victory for England in the 2007 World Cup against Sri Lanka with a brilliant run-a-ball 52. Another excellent fielder, he varies his pace well when bowling and can be difficult to score off.
STUART BROAD
Strapping young seamer who has designs on England's number eight batting position in the Test and one-day squad. Although only 21 he has massive self-belief and has signed with Nottinghamshire for the 2008 season to enhance his international aspirations.
ANDREW FLINTOFF
Flintoff has been troubled by fitness and off-field problems this year but looks to be blowing as well as ever despite having to endure his third ankle operation in recent times. A matchwinner on his day with bat or ball, he may be pushed up the batting order to open.
KEVIN PIETERSEN
A class act in any form of the game, Pietersen has all the shots in the book - and a few that he has manufactured himself. A matchwinner who would walk into any international side, if he hits form England will be more than competitive.
MATT PRIOR (wkt)
Combative wicketkeeper who after a blistering start to his Test career has struggled lately with both bat and gloves. Not short of confidence, he was good enough to be picked solely as an opening batsman for England's one-day side.
OWAIS SHAH
Shah passed 40 in each of the three NatWest Series games against West Indies and hit a sensational match-winning 55 not out in the second Twenty20 match. He has long flattered to deceive but has the temperament and attitude for the international arena.
RYAN SIDEBOTTOM
Left-arm seamer who was picked from the international wilderness by new coach Peter Moores and has repaid the faith put in him in many times over. Not express quick, he consistently moves the ball through the air and off the pitch, also an underrated batsman who is a solid fielder.
CHRIS TREMLETT
An awkward customer who delivers the ball from his 6ft 7in frame. He can extract bounce from the most docile of pitches. He will be looking to secure his place after recent impressive Test performances. Capable of good runs down the order and seems to have put continuing injury worries behind him.
JAMES KIRTLEY
Seamer Kirtley first played for England's one-day side in 2001 and he has been dogged by problems with his bowling action in recent years but he bowled Sussex to victory in the 2006 C&G final with five for 27 against Lancashire. Probably most known for a sensational one-handed diving catch to dismiss Sourav Ganguly in a Test in 2002.
DARREN MADDY
Twenty20 cricket's leading run-scorer returns to the international fold after making his last appearance for England in 2000 in a one-day international against Zimbabwe when he scored a half-century. He has earned a reputation as one of the best exponents of the Twenty20 game and was a key part of the Leicestershire side that won the Twenty20 Cup in 2004 and 2006.
VIKRAM SOLANKI
A stylish stroke player who has been in and out of the England one-day side for years. Seems to have matured after taking on the Worcestershire captaincy. He bowls useful off-spin and is electric in the field and can fill in as wicketkeeper. He has long been trumpeted as a player of rich talent but is in his 30s and this could be his final chance at international level.
CHRIS SCHOFIELD
Leg-spinner Schofield made his debut for Surrey less than a year ago after spending two summers out of the game but he has responded with some sparkling performances and claimed 17 wickets in this year's Twenty20 cup - joint top wicket-taker with Kent's Simon Cook. An accomplished lower-order batsman, he has beaten off the challenge of Monty Panesar to be named in the squad. His fielding is of the highest calibre.
JEREMY SNAPE
Spinner Snape, who captained Leicestershire to Twenty20 Cup glory in 2006, also starred in their 2004 success and is seen as a specialist in the shortest form of the game. He is adept at controlling a batsman's scoring with subtle changes of pace and flight and is highly regarded as a potential coach having been with England in that capacity at the World Cup.
LUKE WRIGHT
Sussex's Wright hit 103 from 45 balls in this year's Twenty20 competition against Kent, an innings that included six of the 19 sixes he hit from a total of 186 balls faced in eight Southern Division matches. He followed that with 98 from 48 balls at home to Hampshire, and his 343 group runs came at a strike rate of almost 200. England coach Peter Moores lured him to Sussex fromLeicestershire after watching him take the first-ever hat-trick for England's under-19s against South Africa at Hove.
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Twenty20 World Cup Team Stats - India..
Team India:
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt, wkt)
Wicketkeeper-batsman Dhoni has become something of an iconic figure with his devastating strokeplay. His 183 not out against Sri Lanka is the record score for a wicketkeeper in odis and he has been named captain for the ICC World Twenty20 in place of the absent Rahul Dravid.
Yuvraj Singh
Something of a one-day specialist, left-handed batsman yuvraj has destroyed some of the best bowling attacks in world cricket. A superb fielder and part-time left-arm spin bowler, he has been promoted to vice-captain for the icc world twenty20.
Virender Sehwag
A talented and aggressive batsman, sehwag's one-day form has dipped in the last year although he has continued to impress at test level. However, boasts almost 5,000 limited overs runs and has the ability to bat anywhere in the top six.
Harbhajan Singh
Attacking off-spinner harbhajan has overcome investigations into his bowling action to become one of the most dangerous slow bowlers in world cricket. He has improved with the bat and still harbours an ambition to be classed as an all-rounder.
Ajit Agarkar
Another one-day specialist, all-rounder agarkar started his limited-overs career with a flourish to set a world record for the fastest bowler to 50 odi wickets. He also scored a test-match century at lord's.
Dinesh Karthik (wkt)
An able back-up with the gloves for stand-in captain dhoni, karthik was recently dropped from the first xi after a run of disappointing scores. However, he can still play as a batsman should india need extra depth.
Gautam Gambhir
Gambhir has struggled to hold down a regular place in the india side since making his international breakthrough in 2004-05. Nevertheless, he averages over 30 runs at one-day level and has an aggressive batting style to punish any top bowler.
Robin Uthappa
Hard-hitting opener with an impressive strike rate who is still finding his feet at international level having only made his debut against england in april 2006. Used to be a wicketkeeper but gave up the role to concentrate on his batting.
Joginder Sharma
Having made his one-day debut in 2004, joginder was overlooked for the recent tour of england after struggling against west indies earlier in the year. Nevertheless, he is not afraid to hit the ball and also produces a deceptive right-arm delivery.
Yusuf Pathan
Elder brother of irfan pathan, yusuf has struggled to break out of his sibling's shadow. He operates as an off-spin bowler while providing another hard-hitting batsman for india, and has a first-class average of over 30 runs.
Piyush Chawla
Another of india's rising stars, all-rounder chawla only made his one-day debut against bangladesh in may. A left-handed batsman who bowls leg-break, he is expected to establish himself as a squad regular in the future.
Shanthakumaran Sreesanth
Sreesanth is an aggressive right-arm medium-fast bowler who has been in and out of both the one-day and test side. He has shown glimpses of his potential to become an established international pace bowler, but can prove expensive.
Irfan Pathan
Started his career primarily as a left-arm seam bowler, but has since developed his batting to become a bowling all-rounder. He has struggled for form in the last 12 months.
Rudra Pratap Singh
A left-arm paceman who made his international debut in the one-day side against zimbabwe in 2005. He has drifted in and out of the squad since then but was called up to the side to tour england in 2007, claiming five wickets in the second innings of the opening test.
Rohit Sharma
Sharma received his first senior call-up for the short tour of Ireland earlier this year after making his mark in the Under-19 World Cup. Is tipped as one for the future, and boasts an aggressive batting style as well as a useful off-spin.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt, wkt)
Wicketkeeper-batsman Dhoni has become something of an iconic figure with his devastating strokeplay. His 183 not out against Sri Lanka is the record score for a wicketkeeper in odis and he has been named captain for the ICC World Twenty20 in place of the absent Rahul Dravid.
Yuvraj Singh
Something of a one-day specialist, left-handed batsman yuvraj has destroyed some of the best bowling attacks in world cricket. A superb fielder and part-time left-arm spin bowler, he has been promoted to vice-captain for the icc world twenty20.
Virender Sehwag
A talented and aggressive batsman, sehwag's one-day form has dipped in the last year although he has continued to impress at test level. However, boasts almost 5,000 limited overs runs and has the ability to bat anywhere in the top six.
Harbhajan Singh
Attacking off-spinner harbhajan has overcome investigations into his bowling action to become one of the most dangerous slow bowlers in world cricket. He has improved with the bat and still harbours an ambition to be classed as an all-rounder.
Ajit Agarkar
Another one-day specialist, all-rounder agarkar started his limited-overs career with a flourish to set a world record for the fastest bowler to 50 odi wickets. He also scored a test-match century at lord's.
Dinesh Karthik (wkt)
An able back-up with the gloves for stand-in captain dhoni, karthik was recently dropped from the first xi after a run of disappointing scores. However, he can still play as a batsman should india need extra depth.
Gautam Gambhir
Gambhir has struggled to hold down a regular place in the india side since making his international breakthrough in 2004-05. Nevertheless, he averages over 30 runs at one-day level and has an aggressive batting style to punish any top bowler.
Robin Uthappa
Hard-hitting opener with an impressive strike rate who is still finding his feet at international level having only made his debut against england in april 2006. Used to be a wicketkeeper but gave up the role to concentrate on his batting.
Joginder Sharma
Having made his one-day debut in 2004, joginder was overlooked for the recent tour of england after struggling against west indies earlier in the year. Nevertheless, he is not afraid to hit the ball and also produces a deceptive right-arm delivery.
Yusuf Pathan
Elder brother of irfan pathan, yusuf has struggled to break out of his sibling's shadow. He operates as an off-spin bowler while providing another hard-hitting batsman for india, and has a first-class average of over 30 runs.
Piyush Chawla
Another of india's rising stars, all-rounder chawla only made his one-day debut against bangladesh in may. A left-handed batsman who bowls leg-break, he is expected to establish himself as a squad regular in the future.
Shanthakumaran Sreesanth
Sreesanth is an aggressive right-arm medium-fast bowler who has been in and out of both the one-day and test side. He has shown glimpses of his potential to become an established international pace bowler, but can prove expensive.
Irfan Pathan
Started his career primarily as a left-arm seam bowler, but has since developed his batting to become a bowling all-rounder. He has struggled for form in the last 12 months.
Rudra Pratap Singh
A left-arm paceman who made his international debut in the one-day side against zimbabwe in 2005. He has drifted in and out of the squad since then but was called up to the side to tour england in 2007, claiming five wickets in the second innings of the opening test.
Rohit Sharma
Sharma received his first senior call-up for the short tour of Ireland earlier this year after making his mark in the Under-19 World Cup. Is tipped as one for the future, and boasts an aggressive batting style as well as a useful off-spin.
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Twenty20 World Cup Team Stats - Kenya..
Kenya Team:
Steve Tikolo (captain)
The Kenya skipper is his country's classiest batsman, and the one player in their ranks over the past decade who could have laid claim to a place in most teams around the world. The ICC World Twenty20 should provide a fitting swansong for the veteran right-hander.
Rajesh Bhudia
An India-born all-rounder who has been plucked from relative obscurity for the competition. Only 22, he has only a handful of first-class and List A matches under his belt - in which he has hinted at ability as a medium-pacer who bats a little too.
Jimmy Kamande
Formerly a seam bowler who has had to reinvent himself as an off-spinning all-rounder after being reported for a suspect action. A modest return of 19 wickets in 42 ODI appearances but is able to get considerable bounce and turn and has a half-century to his name.
Tanmay Mishra
Another youngster carrying many of Kenya's hopes for the future, Mumbai-born Mishra is a batsman thought capable of making a name for himself in international cricket. Has the temperament and technique for the longer format but is not frightened to attack the bowling when required.
Alex Obanda
An uncapped right-handed top-order strokemaker who is particular strong through the off side, he has been considered one of the most promising young batsmen produced by Kenya. Struggled in a recent matches against India A and may well just provide cover in the batting department.
Nehemiah Odhiambo
Right-arm medium-fast bowler who is yet to prove he is up to the rigours of international cricket with the ball. Has taken 10 wickets in 17 ODIs but has generally been very expensive. Capable with the bat and has an ODI half-century to his name.
Collins Obuya
One-time leg-spinning all-rounder, Obuya's 13 wickets in Kenya's astounding 2003 World Cup campaign helped to convince Warwickshire he was worth a punt as an overseas player. It did not work out, and his bowling is very much on the wane. A superb fielder, Obuya plays now as a specialist middle-order batsman.
David Obuya (wkp)
Brother of Collins and was the wicketkeeping understudy to his older brother Kennedy Otieno, but when he chose to play club cricket in Australia, Obuya over the gloves. A right-handed batsman who averages a modest 19.55 having represented his country 43 times in ODIs.
Thomas Odoyo
Once labelled 'the black Botham' in his youth, Odoyo has had a long career as a pace-bowling all-rounder and has been a linchpin in the Kenya side for number of years. He has more than 1,700 runs and 102 wickets to his name in 95 ODI appearances.
Peter Ongondo
Has developed into a canny seam bowler who gives little away and can swing the ball at a decent pace. Captured 57 victims in 51 ODI appearances for his country his lower order big-hitting is likely to prove useful in Twenty20 format of the game.
Lameck Onyango
Onyango's role has never been satisfactorily established. Despite a career stretching back to a debut in 1997, he has failed to impress as either a seamer or a batsman in 11 ODIs and is still trying to find his cricketing niche in the twilight of his career.
Elijah Otieno
Accurate medium-pace bowler who has yet to make a full international appearance. Capable of extracting bounce from the pitch and is considered one of the country's best young prospects, but has no pretensions with the bat having made five ducks in his first seven first-class outings.
Maurice Ouma
Kenya hope the part-time wicketkeeper but full-time batsman, will be a mainstay of their new era. His ODI return of 18.36 in 26 matches with the bat gives him scope for improvement but he has shown only glimpses of ability to make it at the top level.
Tony Suji
Has rarely threatened to contribute significantly with bat or ball despite his status as an all-rounder.A pace bowler and middle-order batsman with 19 wickets and a batting average of 13.50 in 54 matches he is expected to provide experienced backup for Kenya's first-choice Twenty20 players. Hiren Varaiya (09/04/84) Young left-arm orthodox, who varies his pace intelligently, holds the odd ball back and forces batsmen to play shots and take risks. His 25 wickets in 18 ODI appearances so far in an embryonic international career suggest he could be a useful player at Twenty20 level.
Steve Tikolo (captain)
The Kenya skipper is his country's classiest batsman, and the one player in their ranks over the past decade who could have laid claim to a place in most teams around the world. The ICC World Twenty20 should provide a fitting swansong for the veteran right-hander.
Rajesh Bhudia
An India-born all-rounder who has been plucked from relative obscurity for the competition. Only 22, he has only a handful of first-class and List A matches under his belt - in which he has hinted at ability as a medium-pacer who bats a little too.
Jimmy Kamande
Formerly a seam bowler who has had to reinvent himself as an off-spinning all-rounder after being reported for a suspect action. A modest return of 19 wickets in 42 ODI appearances but is able to get considerable bounce and turn and has a half-century to his name.
Tanmay Mishra
Another youngster carrying many of Kenya's hopes for the future, Mumbai-born Mishra is a batsman thought capable of making a name for himself in international cricket. Has the temperament and technique for the longer format but is not frightened to attack the bowling when required.
Alex Obanda
An uncapped right-handed top-order strokemaker who is particular strong through the off side, he has been considered one of the most promising young batsmen produced by Kenya. Struggled in a recent matches against India A and may well just provide cover in the batting department.
Nehemiah Odhiambo
Right-arm medium-fast bowler who is yet to prove he is up to the rigours of international cricket with the ball. Has taken 10 wickets in 17 ODIs but has generally been very expensive. Capable with the bat and has an ODI half-century to his name.
Collins Obuya
One-time leg-spinning all-rounder, Obuya's 13 wickets in Kenya's astounding 2003 World Cup campaign helped to convince Warwickshire he was worth a punt as an overseas player. It did not work out, and his bowling is very much on the wane. A superb fielder, Obuya plays now as a specialist middle-order batsman.
David Obuya (wkp)
Brother of Collins and was the wicketkeeping understudy to his older brother Kennedy Otieno, but when he chose to play club cricket in Australia, Obuya over the gloves. A right-handed batsman who averages a modest 19.55 having represented his country 43 times in ODIs.
Thomas Odoyo
Once labelled 'the black Botham' in his youth, Odoyo has had a long career as a pace-bowling all-rounder and has been a linchpin in the Kenya side for number of years. He has more than 1,700 runs and 102 wickets to his name in 95 ODI appearances.
Peter Ongondo
Has developed into a canny seam bowler who gives little away and can swing the ball at a decent pace. Captured 57 victims in 51 ODI appearances for his country his lower order big-hitting is likely to prove useful in Twenty20 format of the game.
Lameck Onyango
Onyango's role has never been satisfactorily established. Despite a career stretching back to a debut in 1997, he has failed to impress as either a seamer or a batsman in 11 ODIs and is still trying to find his cricketing niche in the twilight of his career.
Elijah Otieno
Accurate medium-pace bowler who has yet to make a full international appearance. Capable of extracting bounce from the pitch and is considered one of the country's best young prospects, but has no pretensions with the bat having made five ducks in his first seven first-class outings.
Maurice Ouma
Kenya hope the part-time wicketkeeper but full-time batsman, will be a mainstay of their new era. His ODI return of 18.36 in 26 matches with the bat gives him scope for improvement but he has shown only glimpses of ability to make it at the top level.
Tony Suji
Has rarely threatened to contribute significantly with bat or ball despite his status as an all-rounder.A pace bowler and middle-order batsman with 19 wickets and a batting average of 13.50 in 54 matches he is expected to provide experienced backup for Kenya's first-choice Twenty20 players. Hiren Varaiya (09/04/84) Young left-arm orthodox, who varies his pace intelligently, holds the odd ball back and forces batsmen to play shots and take risks. His 25 wickets in 18 ODI appearances so far in an embryonic international career suggest he could be a useful player at Twenty20 level.
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Twenty20 World Cup Team Stats - New Zealand..
New Zealand Team:
Daniel Vettori (captain)
Vettori was named captain after Stephen Fleming quit the one-day role after the World Cup. New Zealand's mainstay spinner, Vettori has taken more than 200 ODI wickets but is also very handy as a lower-order batsman.
Peter Fulton
Right-handed batsman with a first-class triple century on his CV. Made his one-day debut in 2004, but was not picked again for another 12 months. Made the most of his recall with two fifties and a maiden hundred against Sri Lanka in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Bank Series. Made just one appearance at the World Cup in the Caribbean, scoring 47 against Canada.
Brendon McCullum (wkt)
After a disappointing start to his international career with the bat, McCullum is now a much more useful addition to the squad. Capable of runs anywhere in the order, the wicketkeeper-batsman fits into the adaptability which is one of the main requirements for any New Zealand limited-overs player.
Jeetan Patel
Patel is still a relative newcomer to the one-day scene. His flighted off-breaks provide a mirror-image alternative or complement for slow left-armer Daniel Vettori. Took three for 25 against Canada in the World Cup.
Mark Gillespie
Being groomed as the Kiwis' death bowler, Gillespie's aggressive approach to the crease belies his comparative lack of pace. Will hope to get a chance to impress in South Africa after failing to make an appearance in the World Cup in the West Indies due to a shoulder injury.
Shane Bond
One of the fastest bowlers in the world, Bond adds an extra dimension to the Black Caps' attack and commands the respect of the world's best batsmen. He is the quickest New Zealander to reach 50 ODI wickets, and has best one-day figures of six for 19 - but has endured long spells on the sidelines because of injury throughout his career.
Jacob Oram
It is a huge encouragement to New Zealand that they have their number one all-rounder fit again. His right-arm medium-pace is mostly about containment, but Oram's left-handed middle-order batting gives his team prospects of taking matches away from any opposition. Oram is also an athletic ground fielder.
Craig McMillan
Long-established batting option for the Kiwis, McMillan has a fluent style, verging occasionally on the downright adventurous. His exciting mid-innings hitting could be crucial in South Africa. Is also a useful medium pace bowler.
Ross Taylor
Taylor is a top-order batsman who likes to get on with things and made an eye-catching start to his one-day international career, notably with an unbeaten hundred against Sri Lanka at Napier. Will be expected to get the innings off to an explosive start.
Lou Vincent
Another aggressive top-order batsman Vincent was brought back into the reckoning following the unexpected retirement of Nathan Astle - and he has done enough for them and for Worcestershire in one-day cricket to suggest he can be a World Cup asset.
Gareth Hopkins (wkt)
Has not made an appearance for New Zealand since the 2004 tour of England. But his impressive domestic campaign in 2007, in which he averaged 85.66 with the bat, has led to his recall. Will start as understudy to Brendon McCullum but may get his chance as his lusty hitting lends itself well to the Twenty20 game.
Chris Martin
Fast-medium bowler who relies on a nagging line and length to get his wickets. Renowned for his ability to bowl long spells, Martin has primarily been used in Tests rather than ODIs. Widely ridiculed for the quality of his batting, he is a definite contender for the worst batsman in international cricket. His highest score in 44 Test innings is seven.
Nathan McCullum
The older brother of Brendon, Nathan is an all-rounder who combines off-spin bowling with some big hitting in the lower middle-order.Impressed at the Emerging Players Tournament in Australia but McCullum has yet to make an appearance for the full national side.
Bradley Scott
Has yet to play for New Zealand despite being a regular around the fringes of the national team. A left-arm fast bowler and useful lower-order batsman, Scott got the nod over the more established James Franklin.
Scott Styris
Another member of the squad whose versatility is his greatest asset. Once primarily a seam bowler, Styris had to focus his attention due to a serious knee injury. A dangerous man in the middle-order, Styris has the ability to change the course of the game with his fearless hitting.
Daniel Vettori (captain)
Vettori was named captain after Stephen Fleming quit the one-day role after the World Cup. New Zealand's mainstay spinner, Vettori has taken more than 200 ODI wickets but is also very handy as a lower-order batsman.
Peter Fulton
Right-handed batsman with a first-class triple century on his CV. Made his one-day debut in 2004, but was not picked again for another 12 months. Made the most of his recall with two fifties and a maiden hundred against Sri Lanka in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Bank Series. Made just one appearance at the World Cup in the Caribbean, scoring 47 against Canada.
Brendon McCullum (wkt)
After a disappointing start to his international career with the bat, McCullum is now a much more useful addition to the squad. Capable of runs anywhere in the order, the wicketkeeper-batsman fits into the adaptability which is one of the main requirements for any New Zealand limited-overs player.
Jeetan Patel
Patel is still a relative newcomer to the one-day scene. His flighted off-breaks provide a mirror-image alternative or complement for slow left-armer Daniel Vettori. Took three for 25 against Canada in the World Cup.
Mark Gillespie
Being groomed as the Kiwis' death bowler, Gillespie's aggressive approach to the crease belies his comparative lack of pace. Will hope to get a chance to impress in South Africa after failing to make an appearance in the World Cup in the West Indies due to a shoulder injury.
Shane Bond
One of the fastest bowlers in the world, Bond adds an extra dimension to the Black Caps' attack and commands the respect of the world's best batsmen. He is the quickest New Zealander to reach 50 ODI wickets, and has best one-day figures of six for 19 - but has endured long spells on the sidelines because of injury throughout his career.
Jacob Oram
It is a huge encouragement to New Zealand that they have their number one all-rounder fit again. His right-arm medium-pace is mostly about containment, but Oram's left-handed middle-order batting gives his team prospects of taking matches away from any opposition. Oram is also an athletic ground fielder.
Craig McMillan
Long-established batting option for the Kiwis, McMillan has a fluent style, verging occasionally on the downright adventurous. His exciting mid-innings hitting could be crucial in South Africa. Is also a useful medium pace bowler.
Ross Taylor
Taylor is a top-order batsman who likes to get on with things and made an eye-catching start to his one-day international career, notably with an unbeaten hundred against Sri Lanka at Napier. Will be expected to get the innings off to an explosive start.
Lou Vincent
Another aggressive top-order batsman Vincent was brought back into the reckoning following the unexpected retirement of Nathan Astle - and he has done enough for them and for Worcestershire in one-day cricket to suggest he can be a World Cup asset.
Gareth Hopkins (wkt)
Has not made an appearance for New Zealand since the 2004 tour of England. But his impressive domestic campaign in 2007, in which he averaged 85.66 with the bat, has led to his recall. Will start as understudy to Brendon McCullum but may get his chance as his lusty hitting lends itself well to the Twenty20 game.
Chris Martin
Fast-medium bowler who relies on a nagging line and length to get his wickets. Renowned for his ability to bowl long spells, Martin has primarily been used in Tests rather than ODIs. Widely ridiculed for the quality of his batting, he is a definite contender for the worst batsman in international cricket. His highest score in 44 Test innings is seven.
Nathan McCullum
The older brother of Brendon, Nathan is an all-rounder who combines off-spin bowling with some big hitting in the lower middle-order.Impressed at the Emerging Players Tournament in Australia but McCullum has yet to make an appearance for the full national side.
Bradley Scott
Has yet to play for New Zealand despite being a regular around the fringes of the national team. A left-arm fast bowler and useful lower-order batsman, Scott got the nod over the more established James Franklin.
Scott Styris
Another member of the squad whose versatility is his greatest asset. Once primarily a seam bowler, Styris had to focus his attention due to a serious knee injury. A dangerous man in the middle-order, Styris has the ability to change the course of the game with his fearless hitting.
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Twenty20 World Cup Team Stats - Pakistan..
Pakistan Team:
Younis Khan
One of Pakistan's most important middle-order batsmen, who plays with a mixture of flamboyance and determination. Turned down the captaincy after Inzamam-ul-Haq stood down after the World Cup, and after briefly making himself unavailable for selection was named in the squad for the tour to Scotland in July.
Imran Nazir
An aggressive opener who was tipped to shine in one-day cricket but who has performed well at Test level, hitting two hundreds and one fifty in eight outings. A fine 160 against Zimbabwe in the World Cup proved that Nazir could shine in the shorter forms of the game. Awarded a central contract by the PCB in July 2007.
Salman Butt
Confident left-handed batsman who made his Test debut against Bangladesh in 2003. Showed his short-form prowess with a ODI century against India in 2004 before repeating the feat against the same opponents the following year. Not picked for the World Cup, but has since stormed back into the reckoning and was named vice-captain in June.
Mohammad Asif
Took 10 wickets in a warm-up game against England in 2005 to force himself into the international reckoning. Tested positive for nandrolone in 2006 before having his ban overturned. Dropped from the World Cup squad at the 11th hour with an apparent elbow injury but returned to the side as vice-captain for Pakistan's tour to Abu Dhabi.
Shoaib Akthar
Sent down the first 100mph delivery recorded, at the 2003 World Cup. Like Asif, suspended for taking banned supplements last year but mounted a successful appeal. Enters the tournament under something of a cloud after he was fined by the PCB for leaving a training camp early and failing to attend a subsequent disciplinary hearing.
Kamran Akmal (wkt)
Made his first-class debut at the age of 15 and has not looked back since. Is equally adept with the bat as he is behind the stumps and holds the record for the fastest Test hundred, which he achieved against India in 2006.
Mohammad Hafeez
An opening batsman and off-spin bowler who broke into the national team after the 2003 World Cup. Something of a fringe player, Hafeez has nevertheless shown enough promise in 10 Tests and 47 ODIs to remain very much a part of the Pakistan set-up.
Umar Gul
Another of Pakistan's pacemen, and a combination of height and the ability to move the ball both ways off the seam have earned him much praise. Has played eight Twenty20 matches, claiming 13 wickets with best figures of four for 21.
Shahid Afridi
Hard-hitting all-rounder with the tendency to be brilliantly destructive or destructively abysmal. His maiden one-day international innings yielded the fastest century recorded, off just 37 balls. He uses variety well with his leg-spinners.
Iftikhar Anjum
Swing bowler who forms part of an impressive battery of back-up seamers to the likes of Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif. Continually impressive on the domestic circuit and has taken his chances at international level when they have come along.
Fawad Alam
Made his first-class debut at the age of 17. He is a former captain of the Pakistan Academy who received a call up to the senior ODI squad in May, where he fell to a first-ball duck against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi. Nevertheless, selectors kept the faith in the all-rounder by naming him in the squad to tour Scotland in July.
Abdur Rehman
All-rounder who made his debut for Pakistan against the West Indies at the age of 26. Has shone at domestic level and last season finished as the highest wicket-taker in the Pentangular Cup.Considered unlikely to make the grade at Test level, Rehman is hoping to become a regular for Pakistan in the shorter forms of the game.
Yasir Arafat
Another all-rounder who has played well in the handful of ODI matches he has contested, but who could shine in Tests if called upon. Only 25 but made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka as far back as 2000. Experienced at Twenty20 level, having played in 27 matches, claiming 34 wickets and 230 runs at an average of 16.42.
Misbah-ul-Haq
Out of the Pakistan set-up for three years prior to this season, Misbah forced his way back into contention after a fine domestic campaign. The right-handed batsman was awarded a central contract earlier this year and was named in the Twenty20 squad at the expense of Mohammad Yousuf.
Younis Khan
One of Pakistan's most important middle-order batsmen, who plays with a mixture of flamboyance and determination. Turned down the captaincy after Inzamam-ul-Haq stood down after the World Cup, and after briefly making himself unavailable for selection was named in the squad for the tour to Scotland in July.
Imran Nazir
An aggressive opener who was tipped to shine in one-day cricket but who has performed well at Test level, hitting two hundreds and one fifty in eight outings. A fine 160 against Zimbabwe in the World Cup proved that Nazir could shine in the shorter forms of the game. Awarded a central contract by the PCB in July 2007.
Salman Butt
Confident left-handed batsman who made his Test debut against Bangladesh in 2003. Showed his short-form prowess with a ODI century against India in 2004 before repeating the feat against the same opponents the following year. Not picked for the World Cup, but has since stormed back into the reckoning and was named vice-captain in June.
Mohammad Asif
Took 10 wickets in a warm-up game against England in 2005 to force himself into the international reckoning. Tested positive for nandrolone in 2006 before having his ban overturned. Dropped from the World Cup squad at the 11th hour with an apparent elbow injury but returned to the side as vice-captain for Pakistan's tour to Abu Dhabi.
Shoaib Akthar
Sent down the first 100mph delivery recorded, at the 2003 World Cup. Like Asif, suspended for taking banned supplements last year but mounted a successful appeal. Enters the tournament under something of a cloud after he was fined by the PCB for leaving a training camp early and failing to attend a subsequent disciplinary hearing.
Kamran Akmal (wkt)
Made his first-class debut at the age of 15 and has not looked back since. Is equally adept with the bat as he is behind the stumps and holds the record for the fastest Test hundred, which he achieved against India in 2006.
Mohammad Hafeez
An opening batsman and off-spin bowler who broke into the national team after the 2003 World Cup. Something of a fringe player, Hafeez has nevertheless shown enough promise in 10 Tests and 47 ODIs to remain very much a part of the Pakistan set-up.
Umar Gul
Another of Pakistan's pacemen, and a combination of height and the ability to move the ball both ways off the seam have earned him much praise. Has played eight Twenty20 matches, claiming 13 wickets with best figures of four for 21.
Shahid Afridi
Hard-hitting all-rounder with the tendency to be brilliantly destructive or destructively abysmal. His maiden one-day international innings yielded the fastest century recorded, off just 37 balls. He uses variety well with his leg-spinners.
Iftikhar Anjum
Swing bowler who forms part of an impressive battery of back-up seamers to the likes of Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif. Continually impressive on the domestic circuit and has taken his chances at international level when they have come along.
Fawad Alam
Made his first-class debut at the age of 17. He is a former captain of the Pakistan Academy who received a call up to the senior ODI squad in May, where he fell to a first-ball duck against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi. Nevertheless, selectors kept the faith in the all-rounder by naming him in the squad to tour Scotland in July.
Abdur Rehman
All-rounder who made his debut for Pakistan against the West Indies at the age of 26. Has shone at domestic level and last season finished as the highest wicket-taker in the Pentangular Cup.Considered unlikely to make the grade at Test level, Rehman is hoping to become a regular for Pakistan in the shorter forms of the game.
Yasir Arafat
Another all-rounder who has played well in the handful of ODI matches he has contested, but who could shine in Tests if called upon. Only 25 but made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka as far back as 2000. Experienced at Twenty20 level, having played in 27 matches, claiming 34 wickets and 230 runs at an average of 16.42.
Misbah-ul-Haq
Out of the Pakistan set-up for three years prior to this season, Misbah forced his way back into contention after a fine domestic campaign. The right-handed batsman was awarded a central contract earlier this year and was named in the Twenty20 squad at the expense of Mohammad Yousuf.
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Twenty20 World Cup Team Stats - Scotland..
Scotland Team:
Ryan Watson (capt)
Took over as scotland captain following craig wright's exit from the world cup, zimbabwe-born watson is a muscular middle-order batsman with a sideline in tidy seamers. The 30-year-old hit a maiden odi century against canada earlier this year.
John Blain
Former yorkshire bowler blain failed to cut it as a regular on the county scene but now has the chance to make waves in the world twenty20. The seamer has two world cups under his belt already and returned career-best figures of three for 47 against bangladesh in 1999.
Dougie Brown
The most experienced of the scottish contingent in south africa, brown was a key component of warwickshire's success in limited-overs cricket in the mid-90s. The veteran all-rounder has 10 centuries, 44 50s and more than 550 first-class wickets to show for it and will be an important figure for the scots.
Navdeep Poonia
Another of the team's county pros, poonia is highly-rated by his employers at warwickshire but has yet to truly shine for his country. At 21 he still has plenty of time to develop but will want to make his mark in this competition.
Gordon Drummond
The watsonians bowler is a relative newcomer to the scotland set-up. He suffered an ignominious odi debut against the west indies in july but bounced back to return one for 10 from five overs against ireland to prove his potential.
Gavin Hamilton
Selected on the ill-fated england tour of south africa in 1999 after excelling for his native scotland in the world cup earlier that year, hamilton's career went into tailspin after he was discarded by the ecb. He has made a fine comeback and offers sturdy middle-order batting as well as a seam option.
Majid Haq
Haq has enjoyed plenty of success since being promoted to opener during the world cricket league competition in kenya. He hits the ball hard and scores quickly, while his handy off-spinners make him a cornerstone of the side's plans.
Ross Lyons
Lyons' career at the top level got off to a dream start when he celebrated his debut with the wicket of one of the world's finest one-day batsmen - pakistan shahid afridi. Inconsistent since but a capable performer.
Qasim Sheikh
The clydesdale captain was a something of a surprise selection by the scotland hierarchy and has yet to stamp his authority on the side when he was made the step up from the under-19s. He offers variation with his left-arm swing but would be lucky to start.
Neil McCallum
Mccallum has shown he has the ability to win matches, clubbing a fine 100 in the icc world cricket league encounter with ireland in january. His form has been inconsistent since but the burly right-hander has the ability.
Gregor Maiden
The off-spinner is still relatively inexperienced at the top level and may play a support role in south africa. Four wickets for eight runs against uae in his third outing for scotland hinted at a promise he has yet to deliver on.
Dewald Nel
Potentially a big player for his adopted country, south africa-born nel has not always been an automatic pick. But after a spell with worcestershire in the county championship, his right-arm seamers should be in shape for the competition.
Colin Smith
Veteran wicketkeeper who has developed his technique during several seasons as a club cricketer in australia. He impressed against the reigning champions during the world cup, stumping mike hussey and hitting a defiant 51 with the bat.
Fraser Watts
Scotland will be hoping not lose early wickets in the tournament and watts - along with majid haq - will bear the responsibility of opening the innings. Has two first-class tons to his name.
Craig Wright
Former captain of the side, wright will be desperate to reaffirm his importance to the team.capable of contributing with both bat and ball, the 33-year-old could see this as his last chance to shine on the world stage.
Ryan Watson (capt)
Took over as scotland captain following craig wright's exit from the world cup, zimbabwe-born watson is a muscular middle-order batsman with a sideline in tidy seamers. The 30-year-old hit a maiden odi century against canada earlier this year.
John Blain
Former yorkshire bowler blain failed to cut it as a regular on the county scene but now has the chance to make waves in the world twenty20. The seamer has two world cups under his belt already and returned career-best figures of three for 47 against bangladesh in 1999.
Dougie Brown
The most experienced of the scottish contingent in south africa, brown was a key component of warwickshire's success in limited-overs cricket in the mid-90s. The veteran all-rounder has 10 centuries, 44 50s and more than 550 first-class wickets to show for it and will be an important figure for the scots.
Navdeep Poonia
Another of the team's county pros, poonia is highly-rated by his employers at warwickshire but has yet to truly shine for his country. At 21 he still has plenty of time to develop but will want to make his mark in this competition.
Gordon Drummond
The watsonians bowler is a relative newcomer to the scotland set-up. He suffered an ignominious odi debut against the west indies in july but bounced back to return one for 10 from five overs against ireland to prove his potential.
Gavin Hamilton
Selected on the ill-fated england tour of south africa in 1999 after excelling for his native scotland in the world cup earlier that year, hamilton's career went into tailspin after he was discarded by the ecb. He has made a fine comeback and offers sturdy middle-order batting as well as a seam option.
Majid Haq
Haq has enjoyed plenty of success since being promoted to opener during the world cricket league competition in kenya. He hits the ball hard and scores quickly, while his handy off-spinners make him a cornerstone of the side's plans.
Ross Lyons
Lyons' career at the top level got off to a dream start when he celebrated his debut with the wicket of one of the world's finest one-day batsmen - pakistan shahid afridi. Inconsistent since but a capable performer.
Qasim Sheikh
The clydesdale captain was a something of a surprise selection by the scotland hierarchy and has yet to stamp his authority on the side when he was made the step up from the under-19s. He offers variation with his left-arm swing but would be lucky to start.
Neil McCallum
Mccallum has shown he has the ability to win matches, clubbing a fine 100 in the icc world cricket league encounter with ireland in january. His form has been inconsistent since but the burly right-hander has the ability.
Gregor Maiden
The off-spinner is still relatively inexperienced at the top level and may play a support role in south africa. Four wickets for eight runs against uae in his third outing for scotland hinted at a promise he has yet to deliver on.
Dewald Nel
Potentially a big player for his adopted country, south africa-born nel has not always been an automatic pick. But after a spell with worcestershire in the county championship, his right-arm seamers should be in shape for the competition.
Colin Smith
Veteran wicketkeeper who has developed his technique during several seasons as a club cricketer in australia. He impressed against the reigning champions during the world cup, stumping mike hussey and hitting a defiant 51 with the bat.
Fraser Watts
Scotland will be hoping not lose early wickets in the tournament and watts - along with majid haq - will bear the responsibility of opening the innings. Has two first-class tons to his name.
Craig Wright
Former captain of the side, wright will be desperate to reaffirm his importance to the team.capable of contributing with both bat and ball, the 33-year-old could see this as his last chance to shine on the world stage.
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Twenty20 World Cup Team Stats - South Africa..
South African team:
Graeme Smith (capt)
After a prolific performance with the bat in the 50-over World Cup earlier in 2007 - he hit 443 runs averaging 49.22 - Smith will again be one of the contenders for player of the tournament at the 20-over showpiece. His hitting ability at the top of the order make him one of the most feared batsman in limited overs cricket.
Herschelle Gibbs
Gibbs is one of the most talented and flamboyant batsmen around and an in the absence of Jacques Kallis, will be expected to shoulder a lot of the middle-order responsibilities. The right-handed opener-cum-number four can play every shot in the book and demonstrated his potency by thrashing a world-record six sixes in an over against the Netherlands at the 50-over World Cup earlier this year. He is also a brilliant fielder.
AB de Villiers
Fairly new to the national set-up, De Villiers is the future of South African cricket. The right-handed batsman is also an accomplished wicketkeeper and opening batsman, but his versatility allows him to bat anywhere. Another member of the Proteas strong fielding contingent.
Jean-Paul Duminy
Highly effective in domestic cricket, Duminy is yet to transform his immense batting ability ability onto the international stage. The diminutive left-hander broke into the squad during their tour to Sri Lanka in 2004, but has since been on the fringes going on to play 13 ODIs. Will be hoping for a good showing at the Twenty20 event to try and cement his place.
Gulam Bodi
Born in India, Bodi arrived in South Africa at an early age and has been on the domestic scene for almost 10 years. Initially caught the selectors' eye as a spin bowler, but his batting has come on in recent years seeing him develop into a hard-hitting opener. Made 50 on his ODI debut recently against Zimbabwe and will be also be aiming to establish a place in the team.
Loots Bosman
The right-hand opening batsman only made his breakthrough into the national set-up in 2006. He was part of the World Cup squad in the Caribbean, but played just one game. His attacking style suit the Twenty20 format and will be a dangerous customer if given the chance. Is also a lightning-quick fielder.
Mark Boucher (wkt)
The quickest wicketkeeper to take 100, 150 and 200 ODI catches. A brilliant gloveman, whose big-hitting batting ability make him one of the best in the game.
Justin Kemp
The natural successor to Lance Klusener, Kemp is a destructive right-handed batsman, who also chips in with useful medium-pacers. His astounding hitting ability makes him another capable match-winner in the line-up. A poor World Cup means he will be looking for redemption and the 20-over format is the ideal stage.
Shaun Pollock
Arguably the best all-rounder in the world, former captain Pollock, could be one of Smith's trump cards at home where he is even more effective. He has the ability to both restrict runs and take wickets. He is also a more than capable right-handed batsman.
Albie Morkel
The senior of the two Morkel brothers in the squad, Albie is a genuine all-rounder and is one many young players being tipped to take over from the ageing Pollock. His fast-medium pacey make him a tricky customer with the ball, while he can surely wield the willow with the bat and has a first-class average of above 40.
Morne Morkel
The junior Morkel brother, Morne is three years younger than his sibling and is known more as an out-and-out pace bowler. His lanky figure allows him to extract extra bounce and he is sure to be a threat on home soil. He is also a useful lower-order batsman.
Makhaya Ntini
A product of Cricket South Africa's development programme, the first black player to represent his country has developed into one of the fiercest in the game.South Africa's premier strike bowler models his game on the late West Indian fast bowler, Malcolm Marshall and after a poor 50-over World Cup, will be desperate to make amends.
Vernon Philander
A talented all-rounder, Philander is another player vying to replace Pollock. His right-arm medium-fast pace has especially been impressive of late earning him a first call into the national team for their one-day tour of Ireland in which he claimed four for 12 on his debut against the host team.
Johan van der Wath
Van der Wath is one of many gifted players, who has been unlucky due to South Africa's abundance of all-rounders. Nonetheless, he is a spirited cricketer capable of lively pace bowling and powerful hitting in the middle order and will be another possible match-winner at the tournament.
Thandi Tshabalala
For a country that has struggled to produce a top quality spinner, Tshabalala follows a host of slow bowlers to be given a shot at the position. No fewer then five spinners have given the chance in recent years and the young Free Stater will be keen to prove the critics wrong. He has struggled to settle in first-class cricket, but earned his call after impressing in the domestic 50 and 20 over formats.
Graeme Smith (capt)
After a prolific performance with the bat in the 50-over World Cup earlier in 2007 - he hit 443 runs averaging 49.22 - Smith will again be one of the contenders for player of the tournament at the 20-over showpiece. His hitting ability at the top of the order make him one of the most feared batsman in limited overs cricket.
Herschelle Gibbs
Gibbs is one of the most talented and flamboyant batsmen around and an in the absence of Jacques Kallis, will be expected to shoulder a lot of the middle-order responsibilities. The right-handed opener-cum-number four can play every shot in the book and demonstrated his potency by thrashing a world-record six sixes in an over against the Netherlands at the 50-over World Cup earlier this year. He is also a brilliant fielder.
AB de Villiers
Fairly new to the national set-up, De Villiers is the future of South African cricket. The right-handed batsman is also an accomplished wicketkeeper and opening batsman, but his versatility allows him to bat anywhere. Another member of the Proteas strong fielding contingent.
Jean-Paul Duminy
Highly effective in domestic cricket, Duminy is yet to transform his immense batting ability ability onto the international stage. The diminutive left-hander broke into the squad during their tour to Sri Lanka in 2004, but has since been on the fringes going on to play 13 ODIs. Will be hoping for a good showing at the Twenty20 event to try and cement his place.
Gulam Bodi
Born in India, Bodi arrived in South Africa at an early age and has been on the domestic scene for almost 10 years. Initially caught the selectors' eye as a spin bowler, but his batting has come on in recent years seeing him develop into a hard-hitting opener. Made 50 on his ODI debut recently against Zimbabwe and will be also be aiming to establish a place in the team.
Loots Bosman
The right-hand opening batsman only made his breakthrough into the national set-up in 2006. He was part of the World Cup squad in the Caribbean, but played just one game. His attacking style suit the Twenty20 format and will be a dangerous customer if given the chance. Is also a lightning-quick fielder.
Mark Boucher (wkt)
The quickest wicketkeeper to take 100, 150 and 200 ODI catches. A brilliant gloveman, whose big-hitting batting ability make him one of the best in the game.
Justin Kemp
The natural successor to Lance Klusener, Kemp is a destructive right-handed batsman, who also chips in with useful medium-pacers. His astounding hitting ability makes him another capable match-winner in the line-up. A poor World Cup means he will be looking for redemption and the 20-over format is the ideal stage.
Shaun Pollock
Arguably the best all-rounder in the world, former captain Pollock, could be one of Smith's trump cards at home where he is even more effective. He has the ability to both restrict runs and take wickets. He is also a more than capable right-handed batsman.
Albie Morkel
The senior of the two Morkel brothers in the squad, Albie is a genuine all-rounder and is one many young players being tipped to take over from the ageing Pollock. His fast-medium pacey make him a tricky customer with the ball, while he can surely wield the willow with the bat and has a first-class average of above 40.
Morne Morkel
The junior Morkel brother, Morne is three years younger than his sibling and is known more as an out-and-out pace bowler. His lanky figure allows him to extract extra bounce and he is sure to be a threat on home soil. He is also a useful lower-order batsman.
Makhaya Ntini
A product of Cricket South Africa's development programme, the first black player to represent his country has developed into one of the fiercest in the game.South Africa's premier strike bowler models his game on the late West Indian fast bowler, Malcolm Marshall and after a poor 50-over World Cup, will be desperate to make amends.
Vernon Philander
A talented all-rounder, Philander is another player vying to replace Pollock. His right-arm medium-fast pace has especially been impressive of late earning him a first call into the national team for their one-day tour of Ireland in which he claimed four for 12 on his debut against the host team.
Johan van der Wath
Van der Wath is one of many gifted players, who has been unlucky due to South Africa's abundance of all-rounders. Nonetheless, he is a spirited cricketer capable of lively pace bowling and powerful hitting in the middle order and will be another possible match-winner at the tournament.
Thandi Tshabalala
For a country that has struggled to produce a top quality spinner, Tshabalala follows a host of slow bowlers to be given a shot at the position. No fewer then five spinners have given the chance in recent years and the young Free Stater will be keen to prove the critics wrong. He has struggled to settle in first-class cricket, but earned his call after impressing in the domestic 50 and 20 over formats.
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Twenty20 World Cup Team Stats - Sri Lanka..
Sri Lanka Team:
Mahela Jayawardene (capt)
Sri Lanka's captain and also their most classical batsman. Made his international debut over a decade ago and can be relied upon to perform when the pressure is on.
Kumar Sangakkara (wkt)
Adam Gilchrist aside, the best wicketkeeper-batsman in world cricket. Combative and feisty behind the stumps and one of Sri Lanka's most established run-scorers.
Sanath Jayasuriya
The veteran left-handed opener is among the most destructive the game has seen. He has sparkled since reversing his decision to retire last year.
Muttiah Muralitharan
The unorthodox off-spinner is Sri Lanka's star attraction. Undeniably international cricket's best slow bowler following Shane Warne's retirement.
Upul Tharanga
The left-handed batsman established himself in Sri Lanka's side last year with a one-day century against England at Lord's. Can also keep wicket.
Tillakaratne Dilshan
A naturally aggressive batsman who normally occupies a spot in the middle order, Dilshan is also a fine fielder. He had a hand in four run-outs against Australia last year.
Chamara Silva
Made his Sri Lanka debut in 1999 but remains a novice in terms of caps. Emerged from the international wilderness to take part in the tour of New Zealand in 2006.
Dilhara Fernando
His career has been blighted by injury but he has nevertheless appeared in more than 100 ODIs. Tall and strong, he extracts considerable bounce from a powerful action.
Lasith Malinga
Capable of searing pace and possessing one of the best yorkers around, Malinga has a unique round-arm action that has caused much debate. Took four South Africa wickets in as many balls in a World Cup Super Eight match.
Farveez Maharoof
A regular in Sri Lanka's ODI team. Bowls lively seamers but has failed to translate his undoubted potential with the bat into consistent runs in the middle order.
Chaminda Vaas
Sri Lanka's most experienced seam bowler with more than 13 years' experience and 350 wickets at ODI level. Remains a key player despite his advancing years and waning pace.
Kaushal Lokuarachchi
Promising leg-spinner has established himself in the one-day set-up despite having failed to make inroads into the Test arena. Back in favour after being given a four-month disciplinary ban by SLC following his involvement in a 2003 car crash.
Jehan Mubarak
A tall and elegant left-handed batsman and occasional off-spinner, Mubarak is one of a rare breed of United States-born Test cricketers. Has represented Sri Lanka at A and under-19 level.
Hasantha Fernando
Medium-fast-bowling all-rounder recently made his return to the Sri Lanka scene after a three-year break. Played in the 2003 World Cup.
Gayan Wijekoon
Left-handed batsman and medium-pace bowler, Wijekoon has yet to represent Sri Lanka in an ODI. Returns to the international stage two years after making his debut West Indies.
Mahela Jayawardene (capt)
Sri Lanka's captain and also their most classical batsman. Made his international debut over a decade ago and can be relied upon to perform when the pressure is on.
Kumar Sangakkara (wkt)
Adam Gilchrist aside, the best wicketkeeper-batsman in world cricket. Combative and feisty behind the stumps and one of Sri Lanka's most established run-scorers.
Sanath Jayasuriya
The veteran left-handed opener is among the most destructive the game has seen. He has sparkled since reversing his decision to retire last year.
Muttiah Muralitharan
The unorthodox off-spinner is Sri Lanka's star attraction. Undeniably international cricket's best slow bowler following Shane Warne's retirement.
Upul Tharanga
The left-handed batsman established himself in Sri Lanka's side last year with a one-day century against England at Lord's. Can also keep wicket.
Tillakaratne Dilshan
A naturally aggressive batsman who normally occupies a spot in the middle order, Dilshan is also a fine fielder. He had a hand in four run-outs against Australia last year.
Chamara Silva
Made his Sri Lanka debut in 1999 but remains a novice in terms of caps. Emerged from the international wilderness to take part in the tour of New Zealand in 2006.
Dilhara Fernando
His career has been blighted by injury but he has nevertheless appeared in more than 100 ODIs. Tall and strong, he extracts considerable bounce from a powerful action.
Lasith Malinga
Capable of searing pace and possessing one of the best yorkers around, Malinga has a unique round-arm action that has caused much debate. Took four South Africa wickets in as many balls in a World Cup Super Eight match.
Farveez Maharoof
A regular in Sri Lanka's ODI team. Bowls lively seamers but has failed to translate his undoubted potential with the bat into consistent runs in the middle order.
Chaminda Vaas
Sri Lanka's most experienced seam bowler with more than 13 years' experience and 350 wickets at ODI level. Remains a key player despite his advancing years and waning pace.
Kaushal Lokuarachchi
Promising leg-spinner has established himself in the one-day set-up despite having failed to make inroads into the Test arena. Back in favour after being given a four-month disciplinary ban by SLC following his involvement in a 2003 car crash.
Jehan Mubarak
A tall and elegant left-handed batsman and occasional off-spinner, Mubarak is one of a rare breed of United States-born Test cricketers. Has represented Sri Lanka at A and under-19 level.
Hasantha Fernando
Medium-fast-bowling all-rounder recently made his return to the Sri Lanka scene after a three-year break. Played in the 2003 World Cup.
Gayan Wijekoon
Left-handed batsman and medium-pace bowler, Wijekoon has yet to represent Sri Lanka in an ODI. Returns to the international stage two years after making his debut West Indies.
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Twenty20 World Cup Team Stats - West Indies..
West Indies Team:
Ramnaresh Sarwan (capt)
Sarwan was recognised by many as a major player from the moment he made his debut seven years ago - and he has largely made good on his potential by establishing himself as one of world cricket´s top players. A languid right-hander, Sarwan took over from Brian Lara as Windies captain, but possesses very little twenty20 experience at the highest level.
Dwayne Bravo
All-rounder Bravo is a cricketer who can make things happen with bat and ball. Having established himself immediately on his Test debut during the 2004 tour of England, the Eldine Baptiste of the current generation had a spell at Kent - where his batting served his employers considerably better than his bowling. Has developed immensely over the past year in the limited overs format.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
The adaptable Chanderpaul is West Indies' mainstay and used to form a prolific partnership alongside the now retired Brian Lara. A latter-day Larry Gomes, the little left-hander finds the angles in one-day cricket and has a useful strike rate as well as an average just short of 40. Chanderpaul's method will not please the purists - but wherever he comes in, he is the glue in the Windies' batting order. Hit an unbeaten 149 against India in a one-day international in January.
Pedro Collins
Collins is a useful fast-medium bowler who is a veteran on the international scene having made his debut back in 1999. His left-arm bowling has been known to cause problems for the world´s best batsmen. However, he has always struggled with his fitness and has drifted in and out of the Windies set-up over the years. Was left out of the recent World Cup squad and this year´s tour of England.
Narsingh Deonarine
A tidy batsman, Deonarine was handed his debut in 2005 against South Africa. He has been known to form strong partnerships with Shivnarine Chanderpaul on more than one occasion. Also a decent off-spinner, Collins could prove to be a useful addition to the squad having previously fell out of favour with Windies selectors.
Fidel Edwards
Edwards´ talent was initially spotted by Brian Lara and he proved his worth by taking five wickets on his Test debut against Sri Lanka. His action generates slippery and snarling pace - enough to hurry up the world's best batsmen. The 25-year-old does not have the same control as some of his team-mates, but represents a significant wicket-taking threat against any opposition.
Chris Gayle
Gayle can come across as a complicated character - but his attitude to batting is simple. The tall left-hander is capable of taking any attack apart at the top of the order, although he has learned to occasionally temper his ambition. His dart-like off-breaks can stifle the run flow in the middle overs and makes him a genuine all-rounder at one-day level.
Runako Morton
Wayward off the pitch, adaptable batsman Morton is not short of ability on it. He has been dropped several times by selectors but has always managed to force his way back into the reckoning. His one-day international statistics contain two centuries and also the ignominy of the slowest duck in history. Morton was left out of the World Cup squad but has been recalled for the Twenty20 World Championships.
Daren Powell
Powell has endured a temperamental international career and struggled to produce consistently at the highest level. He has developed into a pacy back-up seamer but has yet to record the Test or ODI figures of a frontline contributor. Was included in the Windies squad for the World Cup earlier this year where he went on to produce some solid displays.
Denesh Ramdin (wkt)
Ramdin is being touted as a long-term occupant behind and in front of the stumps for the West Indies. His wicketkeeping appears accomplished at such a young age and he also has potential as a middle-order batsman. However, he has struggled for form of late, and apart from a fifty against Australia at the recent World Cup, has failed to produce the goods.
Ravi Rampaul
Rampaul is a tall, pacy bowler of East Indian descent, who delivers with aggression. Has struggled with a shin splints injury which sidelined him for over a year, but returned recently and duly took seven for 51 against Barbados. Was rewarded with a recall for the tour of England earlier this year and impressed enough to be named in the Twenty20 squad.
Darren Sammy
Sammy is a relative newcomer to the Windies squad who has displayed his skills as a batsman and a right-arm medium-pacer. Handed his Test debut against England at Old Trafford in June, he recorded an impressive seven for 66 in the second innings, including three wickets in a single over.
Marlon Samuels
Jamaican Samuels has impressed many with his pedigree batting technique, but has already has his share of scrapes and clashes with authority, as well as serious injury. There is little doubt Samuels has the required talent - but he needs to get his head down in pursuit of a significant international career. Failed to shine significantly at the World Cup, ending the tournament by running out Brian Lara during his final innings for the Windies.
Dwayne Smith
Smith made his name with an exhilarating hundred on his Test debut against South Africa. His aggressive batting and handy medium-pace looks tailor made for one-day cricket, yet he has a disappointingly low batting average in that form. It may be he is simply too careless for his own good and gives the bowlers too many chances, but Smith is still young enough to work out a winning method. His brutal bating style ensured he enjoyed a promising World Cup and recent tour of England.
Devon Smith
Left-hander Smith is a smaller version of Chris Gayle at the top of the Windies order. He has yet to reach the Jamaican's heights in terms of runs as well as inches, and has had his best days so far in Test rather than limited-overs cricket. The 25-year-old often performs well on home soil but goes missing in unpredictable tour conditions.
Ramnaresh Sarwan (capt)
Sarwan was recognised by many as a major player from the moment he made his debut seven years ago - and he has largely made good on his potential by establishing himself as one of world cricket´s top players. A languid right-hander, Sarwan took over from Brian Lara as Windies captain, but possesses very little twenty20 experience at the highest level.
Dwayne Bravo
All-rounder Bravo is a cricketer who can make things happen with bat and ball. Having established himself immediately on his Test debut during the 2004 tour of England, the Eldine Baptiste of the current generation had a spell at Kent - where his batting served his employers considerably better than his bowling. Has developed immensely over the past year in the limited overs format.
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
The adaptable Chanderpaul is West Indies' mainstay and used to form a prolific partnership alongside the now retired Brian Lara. A latter-day Larry Gomes, the little left-hander finds the angles in one-day cricket and has a useful strike rate as well as an average just short of 40. Chanderpaul's method will not please the purists - but wherever he comes in, he is the glue in the Windies' batting order. Hit an unbeaten 149 against India in a one-day international in January.
Pedro Collins
Collins is a useful fast-medium bowler who is a veteran on the international scene having made his debut back in 1999. His left-arm bowling has been known to cause problems for the world´s best batsmen. However, he has always struggled with his fitness and has drifted in and out of the Windies set-up over the years. Was left out of the recent World Cup squad and this year´s tour of England.
Narsingh Deonarine
A tidy batsman, Deonarine was handed his debut in 2005 against South Africa. He has been known to form strong partnerships with Shivnarine Chanderpaul on more than one occasion. Also a decent off-spinner, Collins could prove to be a useful addition to the squad having previously fell out of favour with Windies selectors.
Fidel Edwards
Edwards´ talent was initially spotted by Brian Lara and he proved his worth by taking five wickets on his Test debut against Sri Lanka. His action generates slippery and snarling pace - enough to hurry up the world's best batsmen. The 25-year-old does not have the same control as some of his team-mates, but represents a significant wicket-taking threat against any opposition.
Chris Gayle
Gayle can come across as a complicated character - but his attitude to batting is simple. The tall left-hander is capable of taking any attack apart at the top of the order, although he has learned to occasionally temper his ambition. His dart-like off-breaks can stifle the run flow in the middle overs and makes him a genuine all-rounder at one-day level.
Runako Morton
Wayward off the pitch, adaptable batsman Morton is not short of ability on it. He has been dropped several times by selectors but has always managed to force his way back into the reckoning. His one-day international statistics contain two centuries and also the ignominy of the slowest duck in history. Morton was left out of the World Cup squad but has been recalled for the Twenty20 World Championships.
Daren Powell
Powell has endured a temperamental international career and struggled to produce consistently at the highest level. He has developed into a pacy back-up seamer but has yet to record the Test or ODI figures of a frontline contributor. Was included in the Windies squad for the World Cup earlier this year where he went on to produce some solid displays.
Denesh Ramdin (wkt)
Ramdin is being touted as a long-term occupant behind and in front of the stumps for the West Indies. His wicketkeeping appears accomplished at such a young age and he also has potential as a middle-order batsman. However, he has struggled for form of late, and apart from a fifty against Australia at the recent World Cup, has failed to produce the goods.
Ravi Rampaul
Rampaul is a tall, pacy bowler of East Indian descent, who delivers with aggression. Has struggled with a shin splints injury which sidelined him for over a year, but returned recently and duly took seven for 51 against Barbados. Was rewarded with a recall for the tour of England earlier this year and impressed enough to be named in the Twenty20 squad.
Darren Sammy
Sammy is a relative newcomer to the Windies squad who has displayed his skills as a batsman and a right-arm medium-pacer. Handed his Test debut against England at Old Trafford in June, he recorded an impressive seven for 66 in the second innings, including three wickets in a single over.
Marlon Samuels
Jamaican Samuels has impressed many with his pedigree batting technique, but has already has his share of scrapes and clashes with authority, as well as serious injury. There is little doubt Samuels has the required talent - but he needs to get his head down in pursuit of a significant international career. Failed to shine significantly at the World Cup, ending the tournament by running out Brian Lara during his final innings for the Windies.
Dwayne Smith
Smith made his name with an exhilarating hundred on his Test debut against South Africa. His aggressive batting and handy medium-pace looks tailor made for one-day cricket, yet he has a disappointingly low batting average in that form. It may be he is simply too careless for his own good and gives the bowlers too many chances, but Smith is still young enough to work out a winning method. His brutal bating style ensured he enjoyed a promising World Cup and recent tour of England.
Devon Smith
Left-hander Smith is a smaller version of Chris Gayle at the top of the Windies order. He has yet to reach the Jamaican's heights in terms of runs as well as inches, and has had his best days so far in Test rather than limited-overs cricket. The 25-year-old often performs well on home soil but goes missing in unpredictable tour conditions.
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Twenty20 World Cup Team Stats - Zimbabwe..
The Zimbabwean team players have come into this world cup with renewed hopes to show some thrilling action and their teams consists of...
Prosper Utseya (capt)
An off-spin bowler with great potential, Utseya excelled during the 2006 limited-overs tour of West Indies. A surprise choice as captain against Bangladesh later that year, the responsibility caused the standard of his performances to drop.
Gary Brent
A steady medium-pacer with a useful inswinger and dangerous slower ball but an agricultural batsman. One of 15 rebels expelled by Zimbabwe board in 2004, Brent was recalled to the national squad for the 2006 Champions Trophy.
Justice Chibhabha
A promising all-rounder who bowls useful seamers, bats up the order and is a superb cover fielder. Suffered a back problem in 2006 which forced him to concentrate on his batting at number three.
Elton Chigumbura
Zimbabwe's fastest bowler when fit, Chigumbura has struggled with back injuries in recent years, and he has spent more time recently developing his batting and athletic fielding. Has calmed his aggressive instincts to play more responsible innings.
Keith Dabengwa
A slightly built all-rounder who is yet to fulfil his potential at international level. Lack of success with his orthodox left-arm spin has seen Dabengwa focus on his left-hand batting.
Tymsen Maruma
Leg-spinner whose place in the squad owes much to an impressive 2006-7 domestic season in which he took 36 wickets at fewer than 18 apiece. Maruma helped Easterns secure the domestic double but is yet to make his international debut.
Hamilton Masakadza
Became the youngest player to hit a century on Test debut - against West Indies in 2000-01 aged 17 years and 254 days - a record since beaten by Bangladesh's Mohammad Ashraful. The right-hand opener is one of Zimbabwe's finest batsmen and bowls occasional leg-spin.
Stuart Matsikenyeri
A talented batsman who is yet to live up his early promise, having shown vulnerability against high-quality pace bowling. A useful part-time off-spinner and capable fielder.
Johnson Marumisa
An opening batsman whose form has been solid rather than spectacular in Zimbabwean domestic cricket. Waiting to make his international debut.
Christopher Mpofu
A tall medium-pace bowler who has the potential to trouble batsmen with steep bounce. An impetuous batsman who was stumped twice in the same afternoon of a Test to record a pair against New Zealand in August 2005.
Tawanda Mupariwa
A slender, accurate pace bowler with a useful inswinger and deceptive slower ball. Came to prominence on the 2006 tour of West Indies when he established himself as Zimbabwe's first-choice new-ball bowler.
Vusimusi Sibanda
The opening batsman recently reversed his decision to retire from international cricket. A excellent timer of the ball with a sound technique, Sibanda is still learning the value of building an innings.
Tatenda Taibu
The wicket-keeper reappeared in Zimbabwe colours in 2007, having resigned the captaincy and retired from international cricket in November 2005. Taibu is a useful middle-order batsman with his strength on the leg side.
Brendon Taylor
Started his international career as an opening batsman but now moved into the middle order. Can also keep wicket, having filled in for Tatenda Taibu during his temporary international retirement.
Shaun Williams
One of Zimbabwe's brightest young talents. The left-handed batsman and slow left-armer turned down the chance to play for his country in March 2006 but changed his mind three months later.
Prosper Utseya (capt)
An off-spin bowler with great potential, Utseya excelled during the 2006 limited-overs tour of West Indies. A surprise choice as captain against Bangladesh later that year, the responsibility caused the standard of his performances to drop.
Gary Brent
A steady medium-pacer with a useful inswinger and dangerous slower ball but an agricultural batsman. One of 15 rebels expelled by Zimbabwe board in 2004, Brent was recalled to the national squad for the 2006 Champions Trophy.
Justice Chibhabha
A promising all-rounder who bowls useful seamers, bats up the order and is a superb cover fielder. Suffered a back problem in 2006 which forced him to concentrate on his batting at number three.
Elton Chigumbura
Zimbabwe's fastest bowler when fit, Chigumbura has struggled with back injuries in recent years, and he has spent more time recently developing his batting and athletic fielding. Has calmed his aggressive instincts to play more responsible innings.
Keith Dabengwa
A slightly built all-rounder who is yet to fulfil his potential at international level. Lack of success with his orthodox left-arm spin has seen Dabengwa focus on his left-hand batting.
Tymsen Maruma
Leg-spinner whose place in the squad owes much to an impressive 2006-7 domestic season in which he took 36 wickets at fewer than 18 apiece. Maruma helped Easterns secure the domestic double but is yet to make his international debut.
Hamilton Masakadza
Became the youngest player to hit a century on Test debut - against West Indies in 2000-01 aged 17 years and 254 days - a record since beaten by Bangladesh's Mohammad Ashraful. The right-hand opener is one of Zimbabwe's finest batsmen and bowls occasional leg-spin.
Stuart Matsikenyeri
A talented batsman who is yet to live up his early promise, having shown vulnerability against high-quality pace bowling. A useful part-time off-spinner and capable fielder.
Johnson Marumisa
An opening batsman whose form has been solid rather than spectacular in Zimbabwean domestic cricket. Waiting to make his international debut.
Christopher Mpofu
A tall medium-pace bowler who has the potential to trouble batsmen with steep bounce. An impetuous batsman who was stumped twice in the same afternoon of a Test to record a pair against New Zealand in August 2005.
Tawanda Mupariwa
A slender, accurate pace bowler with a useful inswinger and deceptive slower ball. Came to prominence on the 2006 tour of West Indies when he established himself as Zimbabwe's first-choice new-ball bowler.
Vusimusi Sibanda
The opening batsman recently reversed his decision to retire from international cricket. A excellent timer of the ball with a sound technique, Sibanda is still learning the value of building an innings.
Tatenda Taibu
The wicket-keeper reappeared in Zimbabwe colours in 2007, having resigned the captaincy and retired from international cricket in November 2005. Taibu is a useful middle-order batsman with his strength on the leg side.
Brendon Taylor
Started his international career as an opening batsman but now moved into the middle order. Can also keep wicket, having filled in for Tatenda Taibu during his temporary international retirement.
Shaun Williams
One of Zimbabwe's brightest young talents. The left-handed batsman and slow left-armer turned down the chance to play for his country in March 2006 but changed his mind three months later.
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Various Groups for Twenty20 World Cup..
The 12 competing teams are been divided into 4 groups with 3 teams in each group.
Three matches of each group will be played and the best 2 teams will be qualified into the next round..
Group A:
South Africa
West Indies
Bangladesh
Group B:
Australia
England
Zimbabwe
Group C:
New Zealand
Sri Lanka
Kenya
Group D:
India
Pakistan
Scotland
Three matches of each group will be played and the best 2 teams will be qualified into the next round..
Group A:
South Africa
West Indies
Bangladesh
Group B:
Australia
England
Zimbabwe
Group C:
New Zealand
Sri Lanka
Kenya
Group D:
India
Pakistan
Scotland
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Teams Participating in Twenty20 World Cup..
The teams participating in the event are as follows:
Australia
West Indies
South Africa
India
Pakistan
Scotland
Zimbabwe
New Zealand
Sri Lanka
England
Kenya
Bangladesh.
Australia
West Indies
South Africa
India
Pakistan
Scotland
Zimbabwe
New Zealand
Sri Lanka
England
Kenya
Bangladesh.
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Tribute to the spirit of Twenty20 World Championship!!
The Cricket Fever is on as we can notice that all the 12 teams are geared up to show their skills and perform at their best...
watch this small preview showing al the 12 teams competing in this tournament...
watch this small preview showing al the 12 teams competing in this tournament...
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