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India to play B8217;desh in its first game at ICC T20 WC

India will launch the defence of its title against Bangladesh in Group A at 2009 ICC World Twenty20 Cup to be held June 5-21.

India will launch the defence of its title against Bangladesh in Group A at the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 Cup.

Australia will face the West Indies in its first game, while host England, New Zealand and South Africa will open against qualifying nations.

The draw for the 12-team tournament was announced at the Oval on Tuesday.

After the Bangladesh match, India is scheduled to play Zimbabwe, whose participation in the June 5-21 tournament is under threat.

Zimbabwe8217;s eligibility to compete will be determined next Wednesday when the 13 directors on the ICC executive board discuss concerns about the country8217;s prolonged political turmoil.

England is with Pakistan and an associate team in Group B. The ICC associate countries will compete in a qualifying event in Belfast in August.

New Zealand, South Africa and a second associate team are in Group D.

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Sri Lanka is also in Group C with Australia and West Indies.

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