KOLKATA : India’s defeat in the semis in Mumbai proved that no host country ever claims the trophy since the ICC World Twenty20 was introduced in 2007 and despite the fact that Eden Gardens still promises a full house when England and West Indies involve in the summit clash on Sunday.
The million dollars question is now among the city fans which country would take pride to hold the coveted trophy twice for the first time. Winners of the 2010-edition in Bridgetown, West Indies, England entered the final after demolishing New Zealand at Kotla on Wednesday, and on the following day in Mumbai champions of 2012 West Indies ended India quest to be in the final for third time.
Pre-tournament favourite India, winners of first edition of 2007 in South Africa, were beaten by seven wickets despite Virat Kohli heroic unbeaten 47-ball 89.
Prior to the play at Wankhede Stadium everyone was in the opinion that West Indies-India match will be restricted to the geniousity of Chris Gayle and Kohli, both in good form.
However, the opinion makers forgot that the cricket is most unpredictable and team game where individual plays their part as specialist. (AGENCIES)
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