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Sunday, February 20, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
India - Bangladesh : Sehwag's 175 takes India to 370
Virender Sehwag unleashed a merciless assault on the hapless Bangladeshi bowlers to smash 175 as India piled up an imposing 370 for four in their opening World Cup group-B match on Saturday.
Put into bat, Sehwag virtually toyed with the insipid bowling to not only notch up his 14th ODI century with a breathtaking array of strokes but also steer India to a commanding position along with Virat Kohli who completed his century in the penultimate ball of the innings.
Kohli also had his moment of glory in the run deluge by hitting his fifth ODI century as the Delhi duo stitched a rollicking 203 runs for the third wicket on a placid track at the Sher-e-Bangla National stadium.
It was a virtual carnage as Sehwag, who defied cramps and batted with a runner after completing his century, and Kohli gave a stunning exhibition of strokeplay to leave the hosts in a daze.
Sehwag hammered as many as 14 boundaries and five sixes during his 140-ball 175 while Kohli's unbeaten 83-ball 100 contained eigtht boundaries and two sixes.
Sachin Tendulkar (28) and Gautam Gambhir (39) got the starts but could not capitalise on it, though Tendulkar was distrinctly unlucky to be run out.
Bangladesh now have a daunting task of scoring at a stiff asking rate of 7.40 runs an over to pull off an upset victory like they had done in the 2007 edition in the West Indies.
Sehwag set the tempo by spanking the very first ball off paceman Shafiul Islam through cover to the boundary to begin the innings on a rousing note. He also clobbered the last ball to the boundary as the first over yielded 12 runs.
His opening partner Tendulkar
Thursday, February 17, 2011
ICC President Sharad Pawar hails "historic day"
ICC President Sharad Pawar said 17 February 2011 will go down as a "historic day" as Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka host the 10th ICC Cricket World Cup. Speaking at a spectacular opening ceremony in front of 21,000 people in Dhaka's Bangabandhu Stadium, Mr Pawar welcomed the invited guests, players, match officials, media and the people of Bangladesh to embrace the event and make sure it is the most memorable in history.
"Today is a historic day when the people of Bangladesh join India and Sri Lanka together to host the ICC Cricket World Cup, and make this tournament the most memorable yet," said Mr Pawar.
"Tonight we welcome the captains of the world's top 14 teams to the opening ceremony of the 10th ICC Cricket World Cup. One of these captains before us tonight will stand in the magnificent new Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 2 April and receive the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy. On behalf of the ICC, I wish you all the very best of luck.
"The ICC Cricket World Cup, our flagship event, provides the stage on which players have the rare opportunity to create legend and to write their own chapter in the history of this great sport. The greatest cricketers in the world will grace this event and I am sure that their ability, whether with bat or ball, will provide excitement and enjoyment for all cricket lovers."
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 will be played across 13 cities in three countries over the next seven weeks starting at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium on Saturday and culminating with the grand finale in Mumbai on 2 April.
"To the players and the match officials we wish you good fortune and look forward to some excellent performances," added Mr Pawar.
The President also acknowledged the contribution and support of the Government of Bangladesh and, in particular, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, for her magnificent support she has extended to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
He also praised the Government of India and the Honorable Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and also the Honorable President of Sri Lanka Mr Mahinda Rajapaksa and his Government for their great support and cooperation.
Sheikh Hasina officially opened the ICC Cricket World Cup at a ceremony that included performances by some of the sub-continent's and the world's brightest star performers, including Chayanot, Sonu Nigam, Iraj Weeraratne, Runa Laila, Sabina Yasmin, Momtaz, Bryan Adams and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
Sheikh Hasina said: "It is my great pleasure to be present at this colourful opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka. We feel greatly privileged to co-host the cricket extravaganza in our beautiful country. I welcome the ICC officials, guests and spectators in this majestic ceremony.
"I would like to extend my thanks to the ICC for selecting Bangladesh to host the opening ceremony and eight matches in Bangladesh. My thanks go to the organisers and patrons for their immense labour to hold the ICC Cricket World Cup successfully. I congratulate my cricket-loving countrymen for their great enthusiasm and cooperation to make this event a grand success.
"Good luck to the players and I hope that fraternity among the nations will further be strengthened through this World Cup."
"Today is a historic day when the people of Bangladesh join India and Sri Lanka together to host the ICC Cricket World Cup, and make this tournament the most memorable yet," said Mr Pawar.
"Tonight we welcome the captains of the world's top 14 teams to the opening ceremony of the 10th ICC Cricket World Cup. One of these captains before us tonight will stand in the magnificent new Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 2 April and receive the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy. On behalf of the ICC, I wish you all the very best of luck.
"The ICC Cricket World Cup, our flagship event, provides the stage on which players have the rare opportunity to create legend and to write their own chapter in the history of this great sport. The greatest cricketers in the world will grace this event and I am sure that their ability, whether with bat or ball, will provide excitement and enjoyment for all cricket lovers."
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 will be played across 13 cities in three countries over the next seven weeks starting at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium on Saturday and culminating with the grand finale in Mumbai on 2 April.
"To the players and the match officials we wish you good fortune and look forward to some excellent performances," added Mr Pawar.
The President also acknowledged the contribution and support of the Government of Bangladesh and, in particular, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, for her magnificent support she has extended to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
He also praised the Government of India and the Honorable Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and also the Honorable President of Sri Lanka Mr Mahinda Rajapaksa and his Government for their great support and cooperation.
Sheikh Hasina officially opened the ICC Cricket World Cup at a ceremony that included performances by some of the sub-continent's and the world's brightest star performers, including Chayanot, Sonu Nigam, Iraj Weeraratne, Runa Laila, Sabina Yasmin, Momtaz, Bryan Adams and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
Sheikh Hasina said: "It is my great pleasure to be present at this colourful opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka. We feel greatly privileged to co-host the cricket extravaganza in our beautiful country. I welcome the ICC officials, guests and spectators in this majestic ceremony.
"I would like to extend my thanks to the ICC for selecting Bangladesh to host the opening ceremony and eight matches in Bangladesh. My thanks go to the organisers and patrons for their immense labour to hold the ICC Cricket World Cup successfully. I congratulate my cricket-loving countrymen for their great enthusiasm and cooperation to make this event a grand success.
"Good luck to the players and I hope that fraternity among the nations will further be strengthened through this World Cup."
PM wishes Indian Cricket Team for 2011 World Cup
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Thursday conveyed his best wishes to the Indian Cricket team hoping that they perform extremely well in the 2011 World Cup.
Dr. Singh in his message said: I am looking forward to cheering our cricket team and hope that they perform magnificently in the World Cup. I convey my best wishes to Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the team."
Dr. Singh in his message said: I am looking forward to cheering our cricket team and hope that they perform magnificently in the World Cup. I convey my best wishes to Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the team."
ICC World Cup kicks off with spectacular opening ceremony in Dhaka
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 got off to a colourful and spectacular start this evening with a magnificient opening inaugural ceremony at the Bangabandhu national stadium.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who declared the tournament open hoped that the fraternity among nations will be further strengthened through the World Cup Cricket tournament. She said it was matter of great pride
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who declared the tournament open hoped that the fraternity among nations will be further strengthened through the World Cup Cricket tournament. She said it was matter of great pride
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