The bowlers had been surprisingly effective in the shortest format of cricket. In the initial stages of Twenty20 cricket, the shortest format of cricket was believed to be a batsman's game and bowlers were just adding to the numbers. That belief is changing now and the bowlers are getting as much importance as the batsmen get. Particularly of interest is the success of spinners in T20 format. Every team is almost playing two spinners in their line-up, which was not even seen in the 50 overs format.
The following list provides the top five leading wicket takers in ICC World Twenty20 2009 tournament played in England. The list salutes the best bowlers in the tournament.
Updated on 17 June 2009 after the completion of Super Eights stage
12 June 2009: Take a look at the list. Spinners are occupying the top four slots, which shows clearly how the Twenty20 game is evolving. The spinners are among the wickets.
The following list provides the top five leading wicket takers in ICC World Twenty20 2009 tournament played in England. The list salutes the best bowlers in the tournament.
| Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy |
Umar Gul Pakistan | 5 | 12 | 9.16 | 6.28 |
Saeed Ajmal Pakistan | 5 | 11 | 10.18 | 5.60 |
Lasith Malinga Sri Lanka | 5 | 11 | 13.00 | 7.52 |
Ajantha Mendis Sri Lanka | 5 | 10 | 10.00 | 5.55 |
Roelof van der Merwe South Africa | 5 | 9 | 11.77 | 5.30 |
Updated on 17 June 2009 after the completion of Super Eights stage
12 June 2009: Take a look at the list. Spinners are occupying the top four slots, which shows clearly how the Twenty20 game is evolving. The spinners are among the wickets.
Mr MAHENDRA SINGH DHONI...i want to tell u that u broke every indian's heart.we expected a lot from u but bcos of ur personal grudges u got losses.
ReplyDeleteu n only u r responsible for india's lost in 20-20 world cup.
we would have won last 2 matches,,but bcos of ur captaincy we lost.
i am very sorry to say..u r selfish n very egoistic
Dhoni.. please check what people want to say about u?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.mumbaikar.com/en/blog/post/amitshanbhag/helpthestuckupcaptain.html
AT and Amit Shanbhag: Let me first of all clarify that I am not Dhoni. This blog is dedicated to Dhoni, but has no connections to Dhoni. I am a fan of Dhoni.
ReplyDeleteComing back to the blames on Dhoni, let us put a stop to this. Dhoni has led India to many success in the last couple of years. ICC World Twenty20 2007, VB Series, Test series against Australia, England and New Zealand, One-day series against Sri Lanka, England and New Zealand. We all had been happy. But, when someone fails, we put him down below our shoes.
Cricket is a game of sport and there will always be a winner and loser. India cannot always win. Let us forget and move on. Thanks for your comments.