The Complete Preview Package of the ICC World Twenty20
The day is here when the Twenty20 World Cup kicks off.
Those of you who have been following Well Pitched over the last week must have seen my previews of each of the 12 teams taking part in the competition.
Those who missed it, here's a recap. With a couple of more thoughts.
Why Pakistan are the Favorites
I'm still sticking to that. Its quite an easy route to the semi finals for them, and they played against the best in the warm-ups whom they won't meet again till the final four stage. Plus, they are known to be slow starters.
Why Australia Will Not Win
With Roy gone, they definitely won't.
Why India May Win
I say "may" because it is still a probability. What are the odds that they will repeat 2007? Law of averages anyone? They sure look strong though. Very strong!
Why South Africa Can't Win
Thats exactly what it is. They just can't do it. They have the ability to, the manpower to, the skill to, the everything-you-need-in-a-cricket-team to, but they just can't.
Why New Zealand Have a Chance and England Don't
The Kiwis always have a chance. England, however, despite that this is the first time they have the same captain for two consecutive world cup tournaments, have it very tough. India, South Africa, Australia in the Super 8s - the English will be having nightmares.
Why West Indies and Sri Lanka are the Dark Horses
Cos they are. I sense surprises for the Aussies.
Why the Minnows May Surprise a Few
They have it in them to do so. Bangladesh particularly. Beware India. Plus, with Nannes around, Pakistan need to worry.
So this is it people.
In just under half a day, the first delivery of the ICC World Twenty20 will be bowled.
And maybe by Dirk Nannes - now that would be something, wouldn't it Jrod?
After that, all the above will count for not much, unless ofcourse the teams prove me right and make me look like some cricket messiah!
I doubt it; its just mere speculation. Isn't that what we all do?
Speaking of speculating, its easy to figure out who I'm backing for the semis:
India
South Africa
Pakistan
New Zealand
After that, its really anybody's game.
Those of you who have been following Well Pitched over the last week must have seen my previews of each of the 12 teams taking part in the competition.
Those who missed it, here's a recap. With a couple of more thoughts.
Why Pakistan are the Favorites
I'm still sticking to that. Its quite an easy route to the semi finals for them, and they played against the best in the warm-ups whom they won't meet again till the final four stage. Plus, they are known to be slow starters.
Why Australia Will Not Win
With Roy gone, they definitely won't.
Why India May Win
I say "may" because it is still a probability. What are the odds that they will repeat 2007? Law of averages anyone? They sure look strong though. Very strong!
Why South Africa Can't Win
Thats exactly what it is. They just can't do it. They have the ability to, the manpower to, the skill to, the everything-you-need-in-a-cricket-team to, but they just can't.
Why New Zealand Have a Chance and England Don't
The Kiwis always have a chance. England, however, despite that this is the first time they have the same captain for two consecutive world cup tournaments, have it very tough. India, South Africa, Australia in the Super 8s - the English will be having nightmares.
Why West Indies and Sri Lanka are the Dark Horses
Cos they are. I sense surprises for the Aussies.
Why the Minnows May Surprise a Few
They have it in them to do so. Bangladesh particularly. Beware India. Plus, with Nannes around, Pakistan need to worry.
So this is it people.
In just under half a day, the first delivery of the ICC World Twenty20 will be bowled.
And maybe by Dirk Nannes - now that would be something, wouldn't it Jrod?
After that, all the above will count for not much, unless ofcourse the teams prove me right and make me look like some cricket messiah!
I doubt it; its just mere speculation. Isn't that what we all do?
Speaking of speculating, its easy to figure out who I'm backing for the semis:
India
South Africa
Pakistan
New Zealand
After that, its really anybody's game.
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