When does the 2016 T20 World Cup officially begin?

I see where there are now warm up matches for the T20 World Cup have started. I would love to know when the real tournament matches will conclude and a schedule of the matches to come. I am not getting much information on the matter from the media here.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-tw...e=fixtures

Hong Kong and Afghanistan playing a qualifier as I type...

West Indies playing a warm up

http://live.cricket.com.au/#/1818/39990?...paign=wt20

save the above Links.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-tw...01359.html

daily coverage ...Link

  Hong Kong 116/6 (20/20 ov)

  Afghanistan 119/4 (18/20 ov)

  Afghanistan won by 6 wickets (with 12 balls remaining) 

[quote author=explorerx7 link=topic=103197.msg683395#msg683395 date=1457626401]
I see where there are now warm up matches for the T20 World Cup have started. I would love to know when the real tournament matches will conclude and a schedule of the matches to come. I am not getting much information on the matter from the media here.
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The first round qualifying matches conclude on 13 March. The second round Super 10 group stage begin on 15 March with India facing New Zealand.

[quote author=dillinger10 link=topic=103197.msg683440#msg683440 date=1457637673]
The first round qualifying matches conclude on 13 March. The second round Super 10 group stage begin on 15 March with India facing New Zealand.


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Looking forward for the super 10 to begin. The first match is already a stunner. India haven't played against NZ for a long long time if I am not mistaken. Can't wait for the match.

[quote author=dillinger10 link=topic=103196.msg683437#msg683437 date=1457637106]
New Zealand could well be a dark horse team in this World Cup. Their batting is explosive,
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[quote author=Personablue link=topic=103197.msg683497#msg683497 date=1457698992]
India haven't played against NZ for a long long time if I am not mistaken.
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Hold on tour your seat , blue ! 

The World Cup has actually begun; or so the ICC would want you to believe. But to be honest the qualifying matches between the Associates have failed to generate much interest. They are of a lower standard and the Associate teams seem to be poor at handling pressure of chases. The actual tournaments begins on 15th March, with the first match between India and New Zealand

[quote author=thedeatheater1410 link=topic=103197.msg683549#msg683549 date=1457717442]
But to be honest the qualifying matches between the Associates have failed to generate much interest. They are of a lower standard and the Associate teams seem to be poor at handling pressure of chases.
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This is just not true ...Ireland was beaten by Oman

Afghanistan was exciting

hong kong provide good contests

the Jaguars was not invited