Collingwood plays down Cup hopes
Paul Collingwood says England should not be considered favourites to win the inaugural ICC World Twenty20.
England, who face Zimbabwe in their first game on Thursday, go into the event with real momentum after beating India in a seven-match one-day series.
And captain Collingwood’s squad is also full of experienced Twenty20 experts. Read more
Courtesy:news.bbc.co.uk
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