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If you didn't catch the end of the T20 World Cup semi-final last night between Australia and Pakistan, you should be kicking yourself. Pakistan batted brilliantly, tearing the Aussie bowling apart to score 6/191. The Aussies were always under the pump, losing Warner in the first over, Watson soon after, then Clarke, Haddin and D.Hussey for not a lot. Cue a fightback from Cameron White, but then he was out with 19 balls left, the team 53 runs short. Even I'd given up - it couldn't be done, Pakistan were bowling too tightly and the Aussies were struggling to find the boundaries. Then up stepped Michael Hussey with an inspired finish. 60 not off 24 balls.... Mike Hussey's last five balls faced... 4 6 6 4 6. Here's a summary of his innings from Cricinfo Some cricket traders copped a hiding, with over £380k matched on Pakistan at 1.01. The crowd, the commentators, the Australian team on the bench and the Pakistani players and entourage were simply gobsmacked by the perfo...

Maybe not, but definitely one of the funniest ever results :D Netherlands defeated England in the opening match of the World T20 tournament.. and just to disappoint the home crowd even more, they won it off the final ball. Pure gold!

This has to be the end of his career. So much talent, such an arrogant tool with little regard for his teammates. Aussies send Andrew Symonds home After a blip last summer Down Under mostly due to a plethora of injuries to the strike bowlers, the Australian team are back in business. There are plenty of Aussies keen to give blood for their country instead of continually stuff up every chance given to them. Not too fussed if the Aussies win the T20 anyway, the Ashes are a far bigger prize.

I'd love to write one myself but haven't the time, so here's the rub from the Punting Ace expert 'Mr Cricket'. World T20 preview Not sure who will win it, but would be extremely surprised if either Australia or England holds the trophy - the Ashes is a far bigger priority.