The T20 World Cup concluded with a classic thriller of a final — with India crowned champion on Saturday — but the tournament may also go down as a milestone for a game eager to expand its global footprint. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/07/01/more-sports/t20-world-cup-success/ #moresports #twenty20worldcup #us #internationalcricketcouncil #chrisgayle
Cricket's global ambitions received boost from T20 World Cup

The aim was simply to pique the curiosity in cricket among Americans, and the game raised its profile.

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India won the T20 World Cup title in dramatic and emotional fashion Saturday, with Virat Kohli starring in a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa at Kensington Oval in Barbados. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/06/30/more-sports/india-cricket-t20-world-cup/ #moresports #india #southafrica #twenty20worldcup #viratkohli
Virat Kohli leads India to T20 World Cup triumph over South Africa

Kohli, who later announced his retirement from T20 internationals, steadied the India innings with his fine 76 taking the team to a strong 176-7.

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It was always going to take something big to make Americans pay any attention to cricket, and the United States' stunning victory over established power Pakistan on Thursday provided just that moment. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/06/07/more-sports/usa-pakistan-cricket-win/ #moresports #twenty20worldcup #unitedstates #pakistan #icc
U.S. stuns cricket world with historic upset of Pakistan at T20 World Cup

The Times in the UK called it 'one of the biggest upsets in cricket history.'

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Australia captain Mitchell Marsh will be restricted to batting in the team's T20 World Cup opener against Oman, head coach Andrew McDonald. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/31/more-sports/mitchell-marsh-world-cup-bowl/ #moresports #twenty20worldcup #australia #mitchellmarsh #andrewmcdonald
Australia's Mitchell Marsh not ready to bowl in first T20 World Cup match

Head coach Andrew McDonald said Marsh was tracking well in his recovery but is not ready to bowl.

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Mark Wood said his England is strong enough to cope with its curtailed preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/30/more-sports/england-prepration-twenty20-world-cup/ #moresports #matthewmott #josbuttler #markwood #twenty20worldcup #england
England will not use disrupted preparation as excuse at T20 World Cup

Mark Wood said his side is strong enough to cope with the curtailed preparations.

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Australia will be aiming to become the first team to possess all three of cricket's global titles at the same time at the T20 World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/30/more-sports/australia-t20-cricket-treble/ #moresports #australia #twenty20worldcup
Australia will chase historic treble at T20 World Cup

Australia will be aiming to become the first team to possess all three of cricket's global titles at the same time.

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Uganda faces a tough road ahead in the upcoming cricket Twenty20 World Cup, with opponents including New Zealand and the West Indies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/28/more-sports/uganda-cricket-world-cup/ #moresports #twenty20worldcup #cricket #uganda
'Dream come true' as Uganda prepares for first cricket World Cup

The team faces a tough road ahead in the tournament, with opponents including New Zealand and the West Indies.

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Don't say goodbye to @Lasith99Malinga yet.

The veteran pacer and #SriLankan skipper has had a rethink on his decision to retire after next year's #Twenty20WorldCup, saying he can carry on for another two years.

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Malinga takes a u-turn on retirement, says wants to continue for 2 more years

Sri Lanka captain and veteran pacer Lasith Malinga has had a rethink on his decision to retire after next year's Twenty20 World Cup, saying he can carry on for another two years.