Sachin Tendulkar has exhibited a rich vein of form even before the IPL, but it is his performances in the IPL that have given rise to the debate on whether Tendulkar should come out of retirement in this format and try and give it a shot. Tendulkar has already smashed a couple of half centuries in the tournament so far, and has looked impeccable with his stroke-making and strike-rate.

Tendulkar, on his part has made it clear that he will not be a part of the World T20. The other batsman who could make a surprise comeback to the World T20 side is the in-form Robin Uthappa. Uthappa has been almost mesmerising down the order, and has also hit a couple of sizzling half centuries that has turned the games in his team’s favour.

Bwin offers 19/4 for India to win the tournament, whereas Australia and South Africa are the top two favourites for holding the trophy aloft at 4/1 (Totesport) and 9/2 (Bet365) respectively. England and West Indies are both outsiders to win the tournament, and belong to the same group D in the competition. Paddy Power offers 4/5 for England to win the group, while West Indies go into the tournament at 11/10 (Paddy Power) to top their group. Ireland is the third team in their group.