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Men's International Tournaments
2008 World Twenty20 Qualifier
Belfast, Northern Ireland
ICC WT20 Qualifier is a “great success”
ICC High Performance Manager Richard Done congratulates Cricket Ireland on their staging of the tournament.
Rain means Ireland and the Netherlands share trophy
The final in Belfast was washed out without a ball being bowled.
Canada beats Bermuda in 5th-6th place play-off
Canada defeated Bermuda by eight wickets in the penultimate match of the tournament.
Scotland beats Kenya to finish third
Scottish openers Kyle Coetzer and Ryan Watson put on 102 runs for the first wicket.
Flawless Netherlands qualifies by beating Scotland
The Netherlands coasted to a comfortable five-wicket success over Scotland to reach the final.
Ireland becomes the first qualifier
Ireland laboured to a four-wicket victory against Kenya to gain their place in ICC World Twenty20 2009.
Connell takes 3-8 as Ireland progresses
Ireland enters ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier semi-final by the skin of its teeth.
Scratchy Kenya reaches semi-finals
Kenya defeated Canada by five wickets to become the third team to qualify for the semi-finals.
Scotland reaches semi-final after victory over Bermuda
A comfortable eight wicket victory saw Scotland become the second side to qualify for the semi-finals.
The Netherlands reaches semi-finals
Victory for Canada but the small margin guarantees the Dutch a semi-final berth.
Weeraratna replaces Rogers for Scotland
Technical Committee confirms Sean Weeraratna can replace Glenn Rogers in Scotland's squad.
Ireland pulls off thrilling four-wicket victory over Scotland
Andre Botha's all-round performance earns him man-of-the-match award.
Netherlands stuns Kenya in tournament opener
A fine all-round performance by Ryan ten Doeschate helps the Dutch to a 19 run victory.
Stirling and Mol come in for Ireland and The Netherlands
Technical Committee confirms replacements in Irish and Dutch squads.
Top Associate teams gear up for ICC WT20 Qualifier
One venue, four days, six teams, 11 games and places at ICC WT20 2009 up for grabs.
Trent Johnston back for Ireland's campaign
“I don't think there will be any clear-cut favourites in Belfast,” says former captain.
Davison returns to lead Canada's charge
“The best side that has come together for Canada in a long time,” says wicketkeeper-batsman Ashish Bagai.
Leverock believes age irrelevant to a sportsman
Bermuda spinner says he is still passionate and competitive.
Van Bunge wants another crack at Gibbs
Dutch all-rounder is out to avenge six sixes at ICC CWC 2007.
Odoyo happy for Kenya to stay under the radar
“It's good to be thought of as a team to be reckoned with but that can bring pressure too”, says experienced all-rounder.
Blain bubbling for Belfast
Scots bowler confident for ICC WT20 Qualifier; Watson and Hamilton add to experience.
WT20 squads confirmed
All six national squads are confirmed ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier in Ireland.
ICC announces revised schedule for ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier
Includes third and fourth place play-off to cater for possibility of third team going forward to ICC WT20 2009.
Players look forward to next year's ICC World Twenty20 in England
Some of the world's top players have given their support to the ICC World Twenty20 event which will take place in England next year.
‘Fast, furious and entertaining' – India's dramatic triumph
A look back on the inaugural ICC World Twenty20 event, which saw India beat Pakistan in a dramatic final.