International cricket has been immensely benefited by the introduction of the T20 world cup. The ICC World Twenty20 championship is one of the biggest flagship events of the ICC, the governing body for cricket all over the world. The ICC Champions Trophy and the World Cup are two of the biggest sporting events globally. Alongside, the ICC Twenty20 World Cup is also one of the biggest cricketing events in recent times. This event usually sees a lot of competition among the member nations of the ICC along with 2 other countries. Cricket fans and enthusiasts are very enthused about this event. The World T20 has obtained high levels of popularity in recent times and the competition has evolved immensely with the rising popularity of Twenty20. Twenty20 as a format has contributed to the development and enhancement of the game at large.
Despite coming under attack from cricket legends and experts with regard to its shortening of the game and the threat to Test cricket, the Twenty20 format has been accepted as a universal cricketing format of choice in recent times. Alongside, the chief appeal of the World T20 lies in the exciting mixture of teams, top global stars and the exciting contests on offer. The Twenty20 World Cup is itself a fabulous package of entertainment, excitement and top clashes among the very best international players. The ICC World Twenty20 championship is organized by the ICC and the tournament takes place every couple of years. The ICC T20 world cup matches receive international accreditation as per the norms and rules of the ICC. Alongside, there are special World T20 Qualifier matches held by the ICC which determine the remaining two member nations who take part in the tournament apart from the ten member nations.
The first ever T20 world cup was staged at South Africa and India lifted the trophy at the inaugural edition. This tournament was held from the 11th to the 24th of September and India carved its place in the annals of cricketing history with a resounding victory. India defeated Pakistan by 5 runs in nail biting contest at the final. England hosted the second T20 world cup which has held from the 5th of June to the 21st and Pakistan came out trumps in the final, defeating Sri Lanka in another tensely fought affair. The third and fourth editions of the tournament were held in West Indies and Sri Lanka respectively. England and West Indies won these two editions respectively. Bangladesh will be hosting the T20 world cup in 2014 and there seems to be a thrilling contest ahead. You can enjoy the T20 world cup in style with autographed equipment, sporting and fitness gear, cool team merchandise and other gear. Cheer for India with cool memorabilia and other team jerseys.
2014 is one of the biggest years for international cricket with the IPL lined up right after the Champions League T20. For the cricket lover, it is only unlimited entertainment.
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