Eoin Morgan says it would be a “dream come true” to lead England to a second ICC World Twenty20 title in Kolkata on Sunday. Morgan, the sole member of England’s side which won in the Caribbean six years ago in the current squad, will lead the side out in the final against West Indies. And the 29-year-old left-hander is keen to be involved in the decisive moment of the contest….
Buttler recalls England's route to the final
Ahead of England’s ICC World Twenty20 final against West Indies tomorrow, wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler talks ecb.co.uk through their previous matches in the tournament. England lost to West Indies by six wickets “We were pretty happy, if someone gave us 180 to start with we would be happy with that, but in hindsight we probably knew we were a bit short and a bit under par. But it was a fantastic…
England's limited-overs rise
England’s group-stage exit at last year’s 50-over World Cup sparked a dramatic transformation in their limited-overs fortunes. They reassessed their approach to white-ball cricket and it has since paid dividends, culminating in a place in tomorrow’s ICC World Twenty20 final. Here ecb.co.uk takes a look at how they have fared in limited-overs formats since crashing out of that World Cup with defeat to Bangladesh in Adelaide last March. England…
Root's blossoming T20I career
[embedded content] Eoin Morgan described Joe Root as England’s “most complete batsman” last month after another sensational Twenty20 international innings. The Yorkshireman has since become the fastest Englishman to 500 sprint-format runs, reaching the landmark in just his 16th innings, and has played a vital role in reaching the ICC World Twenty20 final. So here ecb.co.uk takes a look at his best five T20I performances to date. This man is…
England v West Indies – key battles
Either England or West Indies will become the first team to win the ICC World Twenty20 for a second time on Sunday. Here ecb.co.uk looks at three of the key battles which could decide which side lifts the trophy in Kolkata. Eoin Morgan v Darren Sammy Both outstanding leaders and destructive batsmen on their day, both Morgan and Sammy have captained well this tournament – the West Indies skipper has…
Sidebottom tipped England to shine
Ryan Sidebottom always felt England were capable of doing “something special” at the ICC World Twenty20. England head into the final against West Indies in Kolkata looking for revenge after Chris Gayle’s 47-ball century inspired the Caribbean outfit to victory over Eoin Morgan’s side in their opening Group 1 match. They bounced back with victories over South Africa, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and New Zealand and victory at Eden Gardens tomorrow…
Eoin Morgan v Phil Simmons – revisited
The new boy: Eoin Morgan in 2009 shortly after his first call-up for England © Getty Images When Eoin Morgan takes to the field for the World T20 final, he will again be crossing swords with West Indies coach Phil Simmons, once his coach with Ireland. Neither will have fond memories of their previous alliance, which culminated in a blazing dressing-room row and Morgan, Ireland’s best player, being dropped. “There…
Parnell takes 12 as Cobras rout Dolphins
File photo – Wayne Parnell finished with a career-best match haul of 12 for 105 as Cobras beat Dolphins by nine wickets © Associated Press Wayne Parnell added five wickets to his first-innings seven to give the Cobras a nine-wicket win over Dolphins at Newlands, Cape Town. Parnell had scythed through the Dolphins order for a career-best 7 for 51 in their first innings, which made his final tally of…
Parnell's 12-for routs Cobras
File photo – Simon Harmer impressed both with the bat and ball in a low-scoring game © Associated Press Warriors chased down 95 in 17.2 overs to beat Knights in a wicket-fest, and post their first victory of the season. Knights, on the other side, suffered their fourth defeat as their push for the title received a significant blow. Fifteen wickets tumbled on the first day, and 16 on the…
England World T20 final preview: West Indies
On Sunday one team will become the first in history to claim two World T20 titles. Will it be Eoin Morgan’s England, winners in the Caribbean in 2010, or Darren Sammy’s West Indies, who lifted the trophy two years later in Colombo? We can expect thrills and spills, nerve-shredding drama and a blaze of boundaries as two powerful teams match-up in the finale of a superb tournament of attacking cricket….