- Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi - No Kumble in Indian squad this time yes this is the Place where Kumble took 10 wickets in a test match single innings.
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai - Already hosted one world cup final.
- M. A. Chidambaram stadium, Chennai - rebuilt for the World Cup. No Saedd Anwar this time. His record 194 was scored here against India.
- Eden Gardens (Kolkata, India) Capacity: 80,000 Biggest ground in India and enjoys a status akin to the Lord's. Famous for its passionate and vocal crowd and has previously hosted World Cup matches in 1987 and 1996. Of late, spinners like Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble inspired famous victories against Australia and Pakistan.
- Feroz Shah Kotla (New Delhi, India) Capacity: 48,000 India leg-spinner Anil Kumble famously took his 10 Test wickets in an innings on this ground in 1999 against Pakistan.
- Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai, India) Capacity: 45,000 Host of the final on April 2, the entire stadium was torn down and rebuilt from scratch. Proximity of the ground to the sea allows swing bowlers a fair amount of assistance early on.
- M. A. Chidambaram stadium (Chennai, India) Capacity: 50,000 The historic ground, better known as the Chepauk, has been rebuilt for the World Cup. Pakistan's Saeed Anwar scored 194 against India in an Independence Cup match in 1997 at this venue.
- Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali - This is nearer to me and I haven't watched any world cup match here hopefull will get to watch semi-final here if India manage to reach the semi finals.
- Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur - This venuw has the histoty of having high soring matches.
- Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahemdabad - Fully renovated one with state of the art technology
- Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore - hosted World Cup matches in 1987 and 1996 including the fiercely-fought quarterfinal between India and Pakistan in March, 1996.
- Premadasa Stadium, Sri Laka - Seven matches including one semi final for this only stadium in Sri Lanka with floodlights.
- Pallekele Cricket Stadium , Sri Laka - New stadium built for world cup only.
- Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka - this is is also new one build by Sri Lanka board for world cup
- Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Bangladesh - Held under 19 world cup matches in the past.
- Sher-E-Bangla Cricket Stadium , Bangladesh -two quarter finals to be played here in a total of six matches.
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World Cup Veneus and Stadiums
All of you must be aware that Kolkataa Eden Gardens stadium didn't get the ICC approval and the stadium works were still pending. Most probably the India Vs England match that was previously supposed to be played at Eden Gardesn on Feb 27will now be played at some alternate venue that will be decided by BCCI by Monday 31st January . Good news is that all other venues are given green signal after inspection from ICC officials and below is the list of venues and stadiums that will hold the world cup matches:
Inspectoin of World Cup 2011 stadiums & veneus
A 23 memder ICC team is on the way touring various worl cup venues in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The commitee is inspecting the quality of pitches, stadiums and security of cricketers in the venues. All these are deciding factors to know if a venue is to be cleared for world cup 2011 matches or not.
The committee today visited PCA stadium Mohali and have different meetings with PCA officials, pitch curator and ground staff, senior police personnel and hospitality in-charges.
The committee today visited PCA stadium Mohali and have different meetings with PCA officials, pitch curator and ground staff, senior police personnel and hospitality in-charges.
Bangalore's Chinnaswamy Stadium Inspection by ICC for world cup 2011
ICC is not happy with the facilites of the famous Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Stadium is one of the venue for World Cup 2011 matches. The ICC pitch consultant Andy Atkinson has recommended couple of changes that need to be taken before world cup starts.
"Grass appeared lacking in nutrients and unanticipated amount of weeds present. It is noticeable that the playing surface needs renovation and repair to bring it up to the required condition. Overall, the condition of playing surface is disappointing." This is the few lines of noitce send to the Karnatak cricket borad.
Reportedly Ranji Trophy quarter-final and final were also played at some other destination dure to poor outfield here.
"Grass appeared lacking in nutrients and unanticipated amount of weeds present. It is noticeable that the playing surface needs renovation and repair to bring it up to the required condition. Overall, the condition of playing surface is disappointing." This is the few lines of noitce send to the Karnatak cricket borad.Reportedly Ranji Trophy quarter-final and final were also played at some other destination dure to poor outfield here.
World's highest cricket ground in Himachal awaits official matches
Located at an altitude of 7,500 feet above sea-level, the Chail cricket ground in Himachal Pradesh is described to be the highest cricket ground in the world.
Despite its unique location, Chail cricket ground is today starved of first class matches.
The Curator-groundsman's absence has left the cricket pitch in shambles, and the State's cricket association seems to be least worried.
Local youth use the venue for inter-school matches and units of the Indian Army located nearby hold their sports meets and march-pasts.
This ground was created after levelling a hilltop by the cricket loving Bhupinder Singh, the Maharaja of Patiala in 1893. uge trees of deodar and pine surround the playground.
For many years, the cricket ground merited a mention in the Guinness Book of World Records. Though the record has not been broken, Guinness Book has decided to delete the documentation because no competitive cricket is being held here.
"This cricket ground of Chail has been existing since the times of Maharaja Bhupendra Singh who had established it. It has always been known by the name of a cricket ground because the Maharaja used to play friendly matches with the Britishers," said Rajesh Sharma, a sport lover.
Local youth believe that the ground despite so much neglect can still be restored. It can also promote tourism in the region. They want the ground to be properly developed as a cricket ground.
Avinash Katoch, one cricket fan said although since no international cricket match has been played at Chail, many leading Test players still come to practice here.
Himachal Pradesh government is also interested in building a cricket stadium at this highest ground.
"This cricket ground is under the possession of the Army. We are planning to request them to give the land to us for the purpose of making a stadium. Whether it is Chail's cricket ground or Anne Dale Ground at Shimla, we are ready to give a compensatory land to the army people. We will speak to the State Cricket Association and will make good cricket stadiums at Chail and Shimla," said Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.
In 1891, Maharaj Bhupinder Singh of Patiala incurred the wrath of Lord Kitchener. It led to the restriction of his entry into the summer capital, Shimla.
This incensed the Maharaja and he vowed to build a new summer capital for himself. So he rebuilt the place (Chail) as per his requirements.
Chail is today surrounded by the forests of Chir Pine and giant Deodars trees.
Sports lovers in Chail and Shimla now long for a cricket Stadium and hope to have one soon. By Hemant Chauhan(ANI)
Despite its unique location, Chail cricket ground is today starved of first class matches.
The Curator-groundsman's absence has left the cricket pitch in shambles, and the State's cricket association seems to be least worried.
Local youth use the venue for inter-school matches and units of the Indian Army located nearby hold their sports meets and march-pasts.
This ground was created after levelling a hilltop by the cricket loving Bhupinder Singh, the Maharaja of Patiala in 1893. uge trees of deodar and pine surround the playground.
For many years, the cricket ground merited a mention in the Guinness Book of World Records. Though the record has not been broken, Guinness Book has decided to delete the documentation because no competitive cricket is being held here.
"This cricket ground of Chail has been existing since the times of Maharaja Bhupendra Singh who had established it. It has always been known by the name of a cricket ground because the Maharaja used to play friendly matches with the Britishers," said Rajesh Sharma, a sport lover.
Local youth believe that the ground despite so much neglect can still be restored. It can also promote tourism in the region. They want the ground to be properly developed as a cricket ground.
Avinash Katoch, one cricket fan said although since no international cricket match has been played at Chail, many leading Test players still come to practice here.
Himachal Pradesh government is also interested in building a cricket stadium at this highest ground.
"This cricket ground is under the possession of the Army. We are planning to request them to give the land to us for the purpose of making a stadium. Whether it is Chail's cricket ground or Anne Dale Ground at Shimla, we are ready to give a compensatory land to the army people. We will speak to the State Cricket Association and will make good cricket stadiums at Chail and Shimla," said Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.
In 1891, Maharaj Bhupinder Singh of Patiala incurred the wrath of Lord Kitchener. It led to the restriction of his entry into the summer capital, Shimla.
This incensed the Maharaja and he vowed to build a new summer capital for himself. So he rebuilt the place (Chail) as per his requirements.
Chail is today surrounded by the forests of Chir Pine and giant Deodars trees.
Sports lovers in Chail and Shimla now long for a cricket Stadium and hope to have one soon. By Hemant Chauhan(ANI)
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