ICC TWENTY20 WORLD CUP 2009

Woolmer's son welcomes Pakistan tribute

The son of former Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer said Thursday captain Younus Khan's decision to dedicate the World Twenty20 title to his late father was very sweet and lovely.© AFP

Pakistan challenges Sri Lanka for fourth place in Reliance Mobile ICC Test Championship table

'Following victory over Sri Lanka in the final of the ICC World Twenty20 2009 at Lord's last month, Pakistan aims to carry that momentum into the three-Test series against Sri Lanka starting at Galle.© ANI

Pak selectors angry with PCB for ignoring them after T20 World Cup win

Lahore, June 29 (ANI): The national selectors, who picked the Pakistan squad that won the Twenty20 World Cup, are angry that they have been completely ignored in the celebrations for the team's triumph.© ANI

Younis asks team to focus on Sri Lanka tour

Karachi, June 26 (IANS) Pakistan captain Younis Khan Friday asked his team to put behind the celebrations of their World Twenty20 triumph and focus on the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka that begins June 27.© IANS

Sports shrink's 'hypnotism' behind Pak's World Twenty20 win: Malik

'Lahore, June 26 (ANI):  Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has attributed the team's World Twenty20 win to the special sessions conducted by a sports psychologist ahead of their visit to England.© ANI

'Iconi' Pak cricketers emboldened to ask for 'much more' from IPL franchises

'Lahore, June 26 (ANI): In an apparent bid to encash on their ICC World Twenty20 triumph, certain Pakistan cricketers may ask their respective franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to hike their fees from the next season, The Daily Times re© ANI

ICC T20 win to herald new era in Pakistan cricket : Alam

'Karachi, June, 25 (ANI):  Joyous by his team's brilliant performance to win the ICC World Twenty20 Championship.© ANI

Latif denies influencing Younis over team combination and tactics

'Lahore, June 25 (ANI):  Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has rejected media reports that said he had influenced captain Younis Khan to field certain players in key matches of the ICC Twenty20 World Championship.© ANI

Gilani announces 10 million rupees reward for ICC T20 champion Pak team

'Islamabad, June 25 (ANI): Showering praise on the Pakistan cricket team for winning the ICC Twenty20 World Championship, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani announced a reward of 10 million rupees for the players.© ANI

Afridi says Pakistan must build on Twenty20 win

Popular allrounder Shahid Afridi said Pakistan need to build on their historic victory in the World Twenty20 championship as he arrived home Wednesday.© AFP

"Carefree" Symonds successfully holds on to self-imposed booze ban

'Brisbane, June 24(ANI): Three weeks after being sent home from the Twenty20 World Cup following indiscipline charges, Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds successfully held on to a self-imposed booze ban before playing for Wynnum-Manly in an All-St© ANI

Gul slams Western teams for crying foul on Asian's "God gifted" reverse swing skills

'Peshawar, June 24 (ANI): Pakistan speedster Umar Gul has said that reverse swing is an ‘art' and critised the foreign teams, who had leveled ball tampering charges on their Asian counterparts.© ANI

Akram advises rookie pacer Aamir to gain some weight to survive rigours of cricket

'Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has commended new teenage pace sensation, Mohammad Aamir, for his brilliant show in the ICC Twenty 20 Championship© ANI

Super eight win against Kiwis turning point for Pak fortunes: Akmal

'Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has said that the thumping win against the New Zealand in the ‘super eight' match of the ICC Twenty20 World Championship was the turning point of the tournament for his team.© ANI

Alam attributes Pak's ICC T20 title win to unity, team spirit

'Pakistan cricket coach Intikhab Alam has attributed his team's title win in the ICC Twenty20 World Championship to team spirit and unity.© ANI

IPL franchises eager to field Pakistan players again after ICC T20 win

'Lahore, June 23 (ANI): With Pakistan pocketing the ICC World Twenty20 Championship, speculations are rife that Pakistani players would once again feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL).© ANI

Afridi's father calls son's ICC T20 final heroics "best gift on father''s day'

'Karachi, June 23 (ANI): Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi's father, Sahibzada Fazl-ur Rehman is over the moon, after his son's stupendous all-round performance helped Pakistan win the ICC Twenty20 Championship.© ANI

Tight security but no fanfare for Cup winners

Police whisked Pakistan's Twenty20 World Cup-winning team away from jubilant fans at Lahore airport on Tuesday amid continuing security fears in the city.© AFP

Pakistan win international cricket title after 17 years (Roundup)

London, June 22 (IANS) Pakistan won an international cricket tournament after 17 years when they outplayed Sri Lanka by eight wickets to become World Twenty20 champions at the Lord's here Sunday.© IANS

Bangladesh captain sacked after T20 exit

Bangladeshi cricket authorities on Monday sacked the national team captain, an official said, 10 days after returning home to fans angry at an early exit from the World Twenty20 tournament.© AFP