Twenty20 World Cup Quotes
What everyone thinks about Twenty20 World Cup?
India and South Africa are good and capable of winning the cup alongside Pakistan but the West Indians can spring a few surprises
— Younis Khan predicting the winner of 2009 Twenty20 World Cup / May 31, 2009
The IPL was a prelude to the T20 World Cup. The tournament should give lot of confidence to Indian players in England
— TA Sekar / May 31, 2009
I can't wait to get back on the field, It was a great experience mixing with all the top players in the IPL. I learnt so much just watching them. Now I want to play and do well for my country. That is the only thing on my mind right now.
— Mashrafe Mortaza / May 30, 2009
I don't think you can discount anybody in this tournament. I think anyone on their given day can upset anybody else in this format of the game.
— Ricky Ponting on the Twenty20 World Cup / May 30, 2009
It was known beforehand that there was just a week's gap between the two events. As an international player, it's upto you to maintain your fitness
— Anil Kumble about the week's gap between IPL and Twenty20 World Cup / May 28, 2009
India have the best balanced side. If they play to their potential they will life the cup again. It's a fantastic side and all the players in the team showed good form in the IPL. Playing at home England are strong while New Zealand and Australia also look good. It will be a most competitive tournament.
— Anil Kumble on 2009 Twenty20 World Cup / May 28, 2009
Indians just played in a world-class competition in IPL and naturally they are the favourites (to win the T20 World Cup). Australia, South Africa and England would be strong challengers. England can spring a few surprises
— Andrew Flintoff saying India might win the Twenty20 World Cup / May 28, 2009
I never thought that I would play the ICC World Twenty20. MS Dhoni and his Twenty20 team have done wonderfully well and I just hope they continue to do so. I have no plans to play T20 for India
— Sachin Tendulkar saying he has no plans to play T20 for India / May 2009
It's a blessing in disguise for us to play the IPL in South Africa before the Twenty20 World Cup.
— Gautam Gambhir playing IPL just before the Twenty20 World Cup. / April 14, 2009
We needed a victory like that, I think it's a gift for the whole nation.
— Younis Khan after winning the 2009 Twenty20 World Cup
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