World Twenty20: 12 Captains, 12 Facts, 12 Questions
Just one more day to go before the ICC World Twenty20 kicks off.
I have previewed all the 12 teams and reviewed all the warm up matches for you, which I will sum up in another post.
But before that, here's something to think about regarding the 12 captains at the World T20.
Kumar Sangakkara
He has never captained Sri Lanka in an international cricket match; on the 8th against Australia will be his first.
What does this tell you about Mahela Jayawardene?
Ricky Ponting
Despite claiming that he doesn't really enjoy 20-20 cricket, he has captained in more T20 internationals than any other captain.
What does this tell you about Cricket Australia?
Gavin Hamilton
He is another one who will be making his debut as a captain in T20 internationals during the world cup.
Who has he replaced as Scotland Captain?
Younis Khan
He has captained Pakistan only once before in a T20 international match.
Can you tell me when?
Paul Collingwood
He captained England in the previous 20-20 world cup as well. Shocking!
Have England ever before had the same captain for two consecutive world cups (ODIs and T20)?
Graeme Smith
He has the best win-loss ratio among all captains at the World T20 who have captained in atleast 5 T20 internationals.
Who has the best record as captain in T20Is (min 5 matches)?
William Porterfield
He is the only captain in the tournament who has never lost a T20 international while leading his side.
Which teams have Ireland beaten under Porterfield in T20Is?
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
He holds the record for the most consecutive wins in T20 internationals as captain.
How many?
Daniel Vettori
He is the only bowler at the 20-20 world cup who can be classified as a bowler.
Can you find something more interesting about him?
Jeroen Smits
He is the oldest captain in the competition.
How old is he?
Chris Gayle
He is the only century scorer in T20 internationals, but he doesn't hold the record for the highest score by a captain in a T20 innings.
Who holds that record?
Mohammad Ashraful
He is not the youngest captain at the ICC World Twenty20. Shocking!
Who is?
I have previewed all the 12 teams and reviewed all the warm up matches for you, which I will sum up in another post.
But before that, here's something to think about regarding the 12 captains at the World T20.
Kumar Sangakkara
He has never captained Sri Lanka in an international cricket match; on the 8th against Australia will be his first.
What does this tell you about Mahela Jayawardene?
Ricky Ponting
Despite claiming that he doesn't really enjoy 20-20 cricket, he has captained in more T20 internationals than any other captain.
What does this tell you about Cricket Australia?
Gavin Hamilton
He is another one who will be making his debut as a captain in T20 internationals during the world cup.
Who has he replaced as Scotland Captain?
Younis Khan
He has captained Pakistan only once before in a T20 international match.
Can you tell me when?
Paul Collingwood
He captained England in the previous 20-20 world cup as well. Shocking!
Have England ever before had the same captain for two consecutive world cups (ODIs and T20)?
Graeme Smith
He has the best win-loss ratio among all captains at the World T20 who have captained in atleast 5 T20 internationals.
Who has the best record as captain in T20Is (min 5 matches)?
William Porterfield
He is the only captain in the tournament who has never lost a T20 international while leading his side.
Which teams have Ireland beaten under Porterfield in T20Is?
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
He holds the record for the most consecutive wins in T20 internationals as captain.
How many?
Daniel Vettori
He is the only bowler at the 20-20 world cup who can be classified as a bowler.
Can you find something more interesting about him?
Jeroen Smits
He is the oldest captain in the competition.
How old is he?
Chris Gayle
He is the only century scorer in T20 internationals, but he doesn't hold the record for the highest score by a captain in a T20 innings.
Who holds that record?
Mohammad Ashraful
He is not the youngest captain at the ICC World Twenty20. Shocking!
Who is?