ICC launches official event website

The ICC today launched the official event website for the ICC World Twenty20 2012, which will be staged in Sri Lanka between September 18 and October 7.

Containing all the latest information on the tournament, the site, accessible from www.icc-cricket.com, will be an essential resource for supporters wishing to follow the event.

The site will also have video highlights from all matches in the tournament, including the men's and women's event, as well as exclusive behind the scenes interviews with all the teams and leading players.

The match centre will allow fans to follow live ball-by-ball coverage of all warm-up and event matches from the men's and women's tournaments. Featuring exclusive event features from leading cricket writers, supporters will also be able to catch the latest event news, and there will be profiles on all of the tournament participants.

Campbell Jamieson, the ICC's General Manager - Commercial, said: "The ICC World Twenty20 is the most eagerly awaited event in the cricket calendar in 2012 and we are excited to be able to provide fans with a world-class website to follow the tournament.

"Through the provision of exclusive match highlights and behind the scenes photo and video content, we believe this website will able to offer fans a unique insight into the event."