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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
India set to impress on World stage
India go into the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup looking to become the pre-eminent team in world cricket in both formats.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men are already, of course, top dogs in Test matches - and the likeliest by-product of the global showpiece, which gets under way this weekend, is that they will depose Australia as the International Cricket Council's number one team in one-day internationals too.
It is a state of play which appears sure to prevail in the medium term in any case, and India merely have to cash in their potential to confirm themselves world-beaters on their home patch.
Their superstar line-up has all bases covered better than anyone else - as befits a cricket-crazed country populated by more than 1.15 billion.
Those basic facts and statistics dictate that the odds are stacked in the co-hosts' favour.
Nonetheless, in a format dominated for so long by Australia - winners of the last three ICC Cricket World Cups, without the help of home advantage - perhaps the biggest question mark to asterisk against India is whether the stage and occasion may yet get to them and erode their superiority.
It famously has in the past, notably at the last three ICC global tournaments - the 2007 ICC CWC in the Caribbean, 2009 World Twenty20 in England and the 2010 staging of that same event back in the West Indies.
Much soul-searching and effigy-burning has followed each of those setbacks. But with the great Sachin Tendulkar fit after his hamstring injury, a squad peopled by Virender Sehwag, Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh et al is studded with match-winners at every turn.
No other team can boast more than a handful, certainly not at the height of their powers - as India's best must be to stay in contention.
If there is any weakness, it is minor and relative in the seam-bowling department.
But notwithstanding the reinvention of that art in limited-overs cricket, the pace bowlers are less likely than any of their team-mates to be regular major players in a sub-continental ICC CWC.
The 2011 tournament is therefore India's to lose.
If they do miss their obvious opportunity, though, which country is best-placed to take advantage?
Australia are an unheard-of fifth in most bookmakers' lists, and deserve to be after two years of general regression, as well as a long list of injury troubles - which began with a broken finger for veteran captain Ricky Ponting.
He regained fitness in time but has to prove his form in a batting powerhouse which has been largely dormant, apart from Shane Watson. It will need a collective reawakening from the middle order if Australia are to defend their title again.
Shock bowler Shaun Tait - along with Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga - may be capable of bucking the predicted trend of pace as a hapless force in unhelpful conditions.
Otherwise, though, it is Sri Lanka, South Africa and maybe even England - notwithstanding their 6-1 post-Ashes ODI humbling down under - who are more credible usurpers of India's birthright.
Third in the rankings, by a whisker behind India, Sri Lanka have been thought capable of following up their surprise 1996 ICC CWC victory on each occasion since. Their all-round personnel means that is true again, and this is the first time Australia are not bankers to stand in their way.
England, having won their maiden ICC trophy - the 2010 Twenty20, after 25 years of previous failure - have reason for cautious optimism.
That will be centred in their famed team spirit and meticulous planning under coach Andy Flower and captain Andrew Strauss, but tempered by the spate of injuries to potentially key players at the end of an arduous winter in Australia which has also significantly hampered their Ashes hosts.
Still, it is high time Kevin Pietersen began again to justify the esteem in which he is held. He will get no better stage to restate his claims as a world-beating batsman - and with Tim Bresnan, Graeme Swann and Stuart Broad having recovered from their injuries there is plenty of back-up nous and talent.
With the bat Ian Bell, along with an in-form Pietersen, is most likely to score at the necessary tempo.
With the ball, Mike Yardy - like the West Indies' Sulieman Benn - may prove an aggravating proposition for batsmen looking for leverage to clear the ropes.
Of the remaining Test-playing nations, previous over-achievers New Zealand, habitual under-achievers West Indies and the impossibly unpredictable and chaotic Pakistan belong in the second rank of feasible challengers.
Behind them come Bangladesh, still developing but with enough talent and home conditions to win their share, and - much further adrift - Zimbabwe.
Ireland are the obvious pick among the remaining four contenders to cause an upset, as they did more than once at the last ICC CWC.
But South Africa, whose selection of five spin options is an imaginative gamble, recently shaded a 3-2 victory over India at home appear best-equipped of all to derail the favourites.
Their batting line-up is a blend of aggressors and accumulators, who still have their place in 50-over cricket - even in a power-hitting environment like this - and much-travelled and late developing leg-spinner Imran Tahir is an intriguing new presence in an already highly-skilled bowling attack.
The ICC badly need at least a smattering of signature performances from flamboyant or emerging cricketers such as Tahir.
This tournament will still last seven weeks, including warm-ups, despite the organisers' acknowledgement that its much-maligned predecessor in the Caribbean suffered from a desultory schedule.
If the format and conditions also conspire to provide one-dimensional slog/spinfests, those who deride 50-over cricket will have more ammunition.
The optimistic forecast nonetheless is that individual and collective talent will shine through sufficiently, particularly for India.
Broad ready for Pakistan reunion
England will come up against Pakistan for the first time on Friday since the culmination of last summer's spot-fixing crisis.
But Stuart Broad, an ever-present in the 3-2 one-day international series victory last September and whose career-best 169 came in the Test tainted by controversy at Lord's, insists nothing will distract England in their final ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up match.
Broad, whose five-wicket haul on Wednesday rescued England from a shock defeat against Canada in the first fixture of their sub-continental campaign, knows he and his team-mates simply cannot afford to take their eyes off the ball at Fatullah.
There was some encouragement but plenty of qualms too about their 16-run escape against Canada at the same venue.
Better will be required on Friday, and more importantly once England's tournament gets under way in earnest next week.
As for Pakistan, there was little cordial about relations between them and England last summer - notably when Jonathan Trott and Wahab Riaz had an altercation in the Lord's nets before the penultimate match of the series.
No new friendships appear to have been forged in the meantime, even though the teams are sharing the same accommodation in Dhaka.
"We've not seen a huge amount of them in the hotel," said Broad.
"We haven't been going out for dinner with them.
"Obviously it was a tough summer for us last year - all England players will say the same.
"We enjoyed playing the cricket, but our wonderful summer of cricket was damaged.
"But you've got to move on. It's international sport, and we've got a job to do."
Broad missed England's 6-1 ODI trouncing by Australia at the start of this year, and runs and wickets in his first match since injury in the Adelaide Test were very encouraging for him.
He knows nonetheless that collectively England need to re-establish a winning habit, quickly - and it will be no good citing the psychological complication of playing Pakistan as reason for defeat. Victory is required, via a much-improved performance.
"That's our sole focus," added Broad.
"We're pretty selfish in the fact we want to get ourselves right for this ICC CWC, and we'll use every opportunity we have to do that.
"We need to gel better as a team, both batting and bowling, from the Canada game - and Friday will be a great opportunity to do that.
"We're all excited about getting back on the field - whoever we play against - to better ourselves."
Broad could hardly have asked for much more from himself, making handy runs down the order and then snuffing out an unexpected Canada counter-attack with the ball - despite being laid low by a stomach upset only a day beforehand.
"It was great to get back on the pitch - it's been a long time coming, two months since I played my last game," he said.
"I was obviously a bit nervous before the start, but it was great to take a few wickets.
"We weren't overly happy with our performance, but there are positives we can take out of the game.
"I don't think it ever got particularly nervous in the middle. I think we had the game under control throughout, after having them 28 for five.
"To let them get over 200 was a little bit disappointing - but fair play to their number seven [Rizwan Cheema], who came in and whacked it and played some fantastic shots."
Broad and most of his ICC CWC team-mates know what it is like to win an International Cricket Council trophy, having helped to break England's duck in last year's World Twenty20 in the West Indies.
In order to follow up, Broad is hoping to borrow from that Caribbean template.
"When you've got the opportunity to come to a world tournament and win it, it's something everyone's very tuned into.
"Going into that Twenty20 in the Caribbean, no one outside the set-up believed we could win. But within the side, we had huge belief.
"We knew our roles very clearly as players, and I think when you know that it is a very powerful thing.
"It's the same here."
As against Canada here, in Guyana last spring England made a stuttering start.
Acknowledging that, Broad said: "What we can learn from that tournament is that we gained momentum throughout.
"We started pretty slowly - lost a rain-affected game to the West Indies, and didn't perform that well against Ireland - but got through the group stages and played some amazing cricket after that.
"That's one thing we have to bear in mind for this tournament, quite long at six-and-a-half weeks.
"We have got a couple of points to prove over the last seven or eight games of our ODI form, and it's important we start that on Friday - because there is no time for slip-ups when we play the Netherlands on Tuesday."
ICC CRICKET WORLDCUP IS OPENED BY BANGLADESH PRIME MINISTER IN DHAKA
“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 10thICC 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.”
Preview : ICC CWC Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 promises to be a cracker and set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
Dhaka is braced for a sizzling opening ceremony tonight as the frenzy revolving around the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 reaches fever pitch.
The magnificent Bangabandhu Stadium gala in the Bangladesh capital will host - amongst others - Bryan Adams, leading Bollywood singer, Sonu Nigam and the Indian trinity of Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy. Glitz and glamour galore on what promises to be a night to remember.
Not that we should be surprised. ICC opening nights are usually a treat to savour and if the buzz in Dhaka is anything to go by, the 2011 edition will surpass all expectations.
The ICC CWC 2011 anthem, 'De Ghuma Key', has already earned rave reviews from fans, and the Bangabandhu will be a sight to behold once Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy start performing the rather peppy number.
Adams, who is one of the planet's most acclaimed rock stars, will also liven up a night that promises to kick off the ICC CWC on an enthralling note. Indeed, South Africa skipper Graeme Smith has already tweeted that he is looking forward to seeing the legend in action.
Dhaka is braced for a sizzling opening ceremony tonight as the frenzy revolving around the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 reaches fever pitch.
The magnificent Bangabandhu Stadium gala in the Bangladesh capital will host - amongst others - Bryan Adams, leading Bollywood singer, Sonu Nigam and the Indian trinity of Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy. Glitz and glamour galore on what promises to be a night to remember.
Not that we should be surprised. ICC opening nights are usually a treat to savour and if the buzz in Dhaka is anything to go by, the 2011 edition will surpass all expectations.
The ICC CWC 2011 anthem, 'De Ghuma Key', has already earned rave reviews from fans, and the Bangabandhu will be a sight to behold once Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy start performing the rather peppy number.
Adams, who is one of the planet's most acclaimed rock stars, will also liven up a night that promises to kick off the ICC CWC on an enthralling note. Indeed, South Africa skipper Graeme Smith has already tweeted that he is looking forward to seeing the legend in action.
ICC Warm Up Match : India v/s New zealand
SCORECARD
Harbhajan Singh gets the big one as Jesse Ryder's drive lands straight into Yuvraj Singh's hand. A soft dismissal sees India right on top.
Over: 24.4: Piyush Chawla strikes! What a wicket, a simple one for umpire as James Franklin is caught plumb in-front.
Jesse Ryder seems to be the lucky man as Gambhir drops a sitter at mid-wicket. New Zealand are in with a chance as Brendon McCullum and Martin Guptill gave the team a solid foundation.
Chasing a mammoth 361 runs for victory, New Zealand were off to a brisk start as Brendon McCullum and Martin Guptill brought up a fifty-run partnership in quick time.
India Innings
An explosive unbeaten knock of 108 by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and a classy 89 by Gautam Gambhir powered India to an imposing 360 for five.
After sharing 68 runs in 9.3 overs for the fourth wicket with Gambhir, Dhoni set the nearly-packed MA Chidambaram stadium on fire as he tore into the Kiwi bowling in the company of Suresh Raina, who made his exit just 12 balls before the hosts ended their innings.
Raina made a quick fire 50 off just 26 balls with three huge sixes and four boundaries and added 124 runs in 9.2 overs along with Dhoni.
For the hapless New Zealand, Jacob Oram and Tim Southee were the most successful bowlers sharing two wickets each, while Kyle Mills accounted for one wicket.
After sharing 68 runs in 9.3 overs for the fourth wicket with Gambhir, Dhoni set the nearly-packed MA Chidambaram stadium on fire as he tore into the Kiwi bowling in the company of Suresh Raina, who made his exit just 12 balls before the hosts ended their innings.
Raina made a quick fire 50 off just 26 balls with three huge sixes and four boundaries and added 124 runs in 9.2 overs along with Dhoni.
For the hapless New Zealand, Jacob Oram and Tim Southee were the most successful bowlers sharing two wickets each, while Kyle Mills accounted for one wicket.
Over 42: 1, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4. Thats how Jacob Oram was treated by India's back-in form skipper MS Dhoni. Total of 21 runs scored as New Zealand fielders watched Oram's plight haplessly. India captain then added two more fours to make it seven fours in a row.
Over 38.4: Tim Southee accounted for Gambhir's dismissal as change of gloves and bat proved unlucky for the Delhi star. Gambhir's 89 runs though has ensured that Indian team has no reason to worry with big-guns lined up-next.
Scintillating stuff from Gautam Gambhir has seiged initiative from Kiwi bowlers as Chennai's jam packed crowd anticipates some fire-works towards the end. But the real good news for India is that skipper MS Dhoni is still there.
Over 29.1: Chasing a widish delivery from Jacob Oram, Kohli gives an outside edge as Brendon McCullum takes a great reflex catch. So a fine knock comes to an end. Kohli scored 59 runs before being dismissed.
Over 21.2: Inside-out shot from Kohli sees 100 up for India. A chip shot over the infield gets past the boundary ropes as Woodcock has nothing to do but smile and applaud a great shot.
Virat Kohli is finally giving some impetus to the Indian innings. The young Delhi lad has shown tremendous form coming into the ICC Cricket World Cup and that is clearly reflected in his shots.
Bowling change: Ross Taylor- the stand in skipper- gets James Franklin into bowling attack after Sehwag's dismissal. Gautam Gambhir is joined by Virat Kohli at the crease.
Over 9.1: Another blow for India. Trying to go with a straight bat, Sehwag made little effort to check his shot on a ball which was never rising after pitching. In the end a lazy shot sees Sehwag (23 runs) take the long walk back to pavillion.
Early blow for India as Tim Southee got rid off Sachin Tendulkar (17 runs). The little master missed a slower one as the ball crashed into the timber.
Ominous signs from Virender Sehwag early on. Scant regard for any technique and some big heave has thrown early caution to the Chennai winds. If you can sense that all roads are leading to the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai then your guess is as good as mine!
Sachin Tendulkar has opened the innings with explosive batsman Virender Sehwag. Both Indian openers have looked comfortable as the pitch showed true bounce.
India get a final opportunity to fine-tune their grey areas against New Zealand before the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 kicks off.
Teams:
India: MS Dhoni (c), V Sehwag, SR Tendulkar, G Gambhir, V Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, SK Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Z Khan, MM Patel, A Nehra, R Ashwin, YK Pathan, PP Chawla, S Sreesanth
New Zealand: MJ Guptill, BB McCullum†, JD Ryder, LRPL Taylor*, JEC Franklin, SB Styris, JDP Oram, NL McCullum, KD Mills, HK Bennett, LJ Woodcock, TG Southee, JM How, KS Williamson, DL Vettori
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
ICC CRICKET WORLDCUP SCHEDULE AND FIXTURES
Groups:
| Group A: | Group B |
| Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Canada, Kenya. | India, South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands. |
Match no. | Time (local) | Date | Teams | Venue |
1 | 14:30 | 19 Feb | India vs Bangladesh | Dhaka |
2 | 09:30 | 20 Feb | New Zealand vs Kenya | Chennai |
3 | 14:30 | 20 Feb | Sri Lanka vs Canada | Hambantota |
4 | 14:30 | 21 Feb | Australia vs Zimbabwe | Ahmedabad |
5 | 14:30 | 22 Feb | England vs Netherlands | Nagpur |
6 | 14:30 | 23 Feb | Pakistan vs Kenya | Hambantota |
7 | 14:30 | 24 Feb | South Africa vs West Indies | New Delhi |
8 | 09:30 | 25 Feb | Australia vs New Zealand | Nagpur |
9 | 14:30 | 25 Feb | Bangladesh vs Ireland | Dhaka |
10 | 14:30 | 26 Feb | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | Colombo |
11 | 14:30 | 27 Feb | India vs England | Kolkata |
12 | 09:30 | 28 Feb | West Indies vs Netherlands | New Delhi |
13 | 14:30 | 28 Feb | Zimbabwe vs Canada | Nagpur |
14 | 14:30 | 1 Mar | Sri Lanka vs Kenya | Colombo |
15 | 14:30 | 2 Mar | England vs Ireland | Bangalore |
16 | 14:30 | 3 Mar | South Africa vs Netherlands | Mohali |
17 | 14:30 | 3 Mar | Pakistan vs Canada | Colombo |
18 | 09:30 | 4 Mar | New Zealand vs Zimbabwe | Ahmedabad |
19 | 14:30 | 4 Mar | Bangladesh vs West Indies | Dhaka |
20 | 14:30 | 5 Mar | Sri Lanka vs Australia | Colombo |
21 | 09:30 | 6 Mar | India vs Ireland | Bangalore |
22 | 14:30 | 6 Mar | England vs South Africa | Chennai |
23 | 14:30 | 7 Mar | Kenya vs Canada | New Delhi |
24 | 14:30 | 8 Mar | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Pallekelle |
25 | 14:30 | 9 Mar | India vs Netherlands | New Delhi |
26 | 14:30 | 10 Mar | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Pallekelle |
27 | 09:30 | 11 Mar | West Indies vs Ireland | Mohali |
28 | 14:30 | 11 Mar | Bangladesh vs England | Chittagong |
29 | 14:30 | 12 Mar | India vs South Africa | Nagpur |
30 | 09:30 | 13 Mar | New Zealand vs Canada | Mumbai |
31 | 14:30 | 13 Mar | Australia vs Kenya | Bangalore |
32 | 09:30 | 14 Mar | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe | Pallekelle |
33 | 14:30 | 14 Mar | Bangladesh vs Netherlands | Chittagong |
34 | 14:30 | 15 Mar | South Africa vs Ireland | Kolkata |
35 | 14:30 | 16 Mar | Australia vs Canada | Bangalore |
36 | 14:30 | 17 Mar | England vs West Indies | Chennai |
37 | 09:30 | 18 Mar | Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | Mumbai |
38 | 14:30 | 18 Mar | Ireland vs Netherlands | Kolkata |
39 | 09:30 | 19 Mar | Australia vs Pakistan | Colombo |
40 | 14:30 | 19 Mar | Bangladesh vs South Africa | Dhaka |
41 | 09:30 | 20 Mar | Zimbabwe vs Kenya | Kolkata |
42 | 14:30 | 20 Mar | India vs West Indies | Chennai |
43 | 14:30 | 23 Mar | First Quarterfinal | Dhaka |
44 | 14:30 | 24 Mar | Second Quarterfinal | Colombo |
45 | 14:30 | 25 Mar | Third Quarterfinal | Dhaka |
46 | 14:30 | 26 Mar | Fourth Quarterfinal | Ahmedabad |
47 | 14:30 | 29 Mar | First Semifinal | Colombo |
48 | 14:30 | 30 Mar | Second Semifinal | Mohali |
49 | 14:30 | 02 Apr | FINAL | Mumbai |
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