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Thursday, February 17, 2011
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Opening Ceremony will take place at Dhaka, Bangladesh on Thursday, February 17th 2011 and the opening cricket match will also be held on Saturday, February 19th 2011 between India vs Bangladesh.
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Opening Ceremony will take place at Dhaka, Bangladesh on Thursday, February 17th 2011 and the opening cricket match will also be held on Saturday, February 19th 2011 between India vs Bangladesh.
DHAKA Feb 17 (Reuters) - Bangladeshis cast aside their usual docile and reserved image on Thursday and proudly displayed their sporting passion ahead of the gala opening ceremony of the Cricket World Cup later in the capital.
The $30 million jamboree, jointly organised by the International Cricket Conference (ICC) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), will be opened by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Bangabandhu National Stadium.
Unusually for the often chaotic and jam-packed Dhaka roads, traffic was relatively light with the government declaring Thursday a half-day public holiday so its people could watch the opening ceremony.
It is the first time the country, which is slowly making a mark in world one-day cricket if not the five-day test version, has helped stage the showpiece event which will last from Feb 19 to April 2.
The country, whose population of more than 160 million has suffered more than its fair share of natural disasters, is jointly hosting with India and Sri Lanka and thoroughly enjoying its rare moment in the sporting spotlight.
"We will be able to improve our image if we can successfully hold the opening ceremony and host the World Cup matches slated for us," Mostafa Kamal, president of Bangladesh Cricket Board, told reporters.
Bangladesh will stage the tournament's opening match between India and Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium in the Mirpur area of Dhaka on Saturday.
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Saturday, February 5, 2011
Sachin's presence will lift team says Dhoni
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Sachin Tendulkar's mere presence in the dressing room is enough to lift the morale of the players, feels India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Dhoni also urged the other players in the team to perform and take the pressure off the champion batsman.
"When Sachin is with the team, the morale of the players is very high. But it is not right to put pressure on him. All the players should perform and take the pressure off him," said Dhoni.
The India skipper reiterated that the team would like to win the forthcoming World Cup for Tendulkar, who will, in all probability, be playing for the last time in cricket's biggest event.
"Team India wants to give (this) World Cup to Sachin as a gift," he said during the inauguration of the T20 Jharkhand Premier League (JPL) here on Friday.
In a lighter vein, Dhoni said that he wants the 37-year-old Tendulkar to play in a few more World Cups. "God willing, Sachin can play in another three or four World Cups. If it happens the whole team will be happy," he said.
Asked about the team's preparations for the mega event, he said, "the team is ready for the World Cup, focusing on fitness and fielding."
Dhoni also recollected the historic moment when Tendulkar notched up his 50th Test century.
"It was a treat to watch him standing from the other end," he said.
On Eden Gardens missing out on the India-England tie, he said he would miss the crowd and the atmosphere there.
Dhoni also urged the other players in the team to perform and take the pressure off the champion batsman.
"When Sachin is with the team, the morale of the players is very high. But it is not right to put pressure on him. All the players should perform and take the pressure off him," said Dhoni.
The India skipper reiterated that the team would like to win the forthcoming World Cup for Tendulkar, who will, in all probability, be playing for the last time in cricket's biggest event.
"Team India wants to give (this) World Cup to Sachin as a gift," he said during the inauguration of the T20 Jharkhand Premier League (JPL) here on Friday.
In a lighter vein, Dhoni said that he wants the 37-year-old Tendulkar to play in a few more World Cups. "God willing, Sachin can play in another three or four World Cups. If it happens the whole team will be happy," he said.
Asked about the team's preparations for the mega event, he said, "the team is ready for the World Cup, focusing on fitness and fielding."
Dhoni also recollected the historic moment when Tendulkar notched up his 50th Test century.
"It was a treat to watch him standing from the other end," he said.
On Eden Gardens missing out on the India-England tie, he said he would miss the crowd and the atmosphere there.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
I hope India win the WC for Sachin: Ojha
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With World Cup Trophy being the missing feather from Sachin Tendulkar's dazzling cap, left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha hopes that the tournament favourites India will do it this time as a special tribute to the milestone man.
For 37-year-old Tendulkar, who has scored more than 32,000 runs and 97 centuries in international cricket, it will be in all probability his last chance to lift the Cup.
"I will follow the Indian side. My best wishes are with the team. I hope we win the Cup for Sachin paji. I pray that we do it for him. His contribution to Indian cricket is immense, with World Cup being the only missing feather from his cap," the Hyderabad spinner told PTI from Visakhapatnam.
"What can I say more about the great Sachin Tendulkar. Anything said or written about him will be very less. I will keep it with that," added Ojha, who could not make it to the 15-member World Cup squad and is currently playing in the Duleep Trophy final between North Zone and South Zone.
Emphasising that India are the firm favourites to win the trophy, the South Zone spinner said, "We are the favourites and well prepared for the tournament. We have an excellent side with the likes of Dhoni bhai, Yuvi bhai, Bhajji paji, Yusuf, Raina, and others, who can change the course of the game at any point of time.
"We have got a lot of match-winners in the side. We have some outstanding cricketers and we would not have to depend on anyone in particular. The whole team is like a force. We have a great chance to win the World Cup," said the 24-year-old, adding that playing at home would also be a big advantage.
Ojha said Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Co are experienced enough to tackle the pressure situation.
"Cricket is religion in India and everyone will be following the matches. But we have matured cricketers who have been playing for quite a long time now. Everyone in the team is smart enough to tackle these pressures."
Speaking about the four-time World champions Australia, Ojha warned that the Aussies could not taken for granted despite their loss of form in the recent past.
"Australia are one of the strong contenders. They always fight back and they do it with ease, which makes them one of the title favourites," said Ojha.
He, however, added that most of the teams in this World Cup are going to be very competitive.
"Every game will be important. Sri Lanka, Australia, South Africa and Pakistan, all know the conditions well. They have good spinners who can be really effective in this tournament."
Meanwhile, praising skipper Dhoni, Ojha said: "From personal point of view, I feel he gives you freedom and space to perform. He backs you up and gets the best out of you.
That's why he is so successful."
He further added that Dhoni and coach Gary Kirsten compliment each other well.
"He (Kirsten) is an outstanding coach. It's really nice to have him on board. He understands the players well, takes their feedback. I played under his coaching and he has been great."
For 37-year-old Tendulkar, who has scored more than 32,000 runs and 97 centuries in international cricket, it will be in all probability his last chance to lift the Cup.
"I will follow the Indian side. My best wishes are with the team. I hope we win the Cup for Sachin paji. I pray that we do it for him. His contribution to Indian cricket is immense, with World Cup being the only missing feather from his cap," the Hyderabad spinner told PTI from Visakhapatnam.
"What can I say more about the great Sachin Tendulkar. Anything said or written about him will be very less. I will keep it with that," added Ojha, who could not make it to the 15-member World Cup squad and is currently playing in the Duleep Trophy final between North Zone and South Zone.
Emphasising that India are the firm favourites to win the trophy, the South Zone spinner said, "We are the favourites and well prepared for the tournament. We have an excellent side with the likes of Dhoni bhai, Yuvi bhai, Bhajji paji, Yusuf, Raina, and others, who can change the course of the game at any point of time.
"We have got a lot of match-winners in the side. We have some outstanding cricketers and we would not have to depend on anyone in particular. The whole team is like a force. We have a great chance to win the World Cup," said the 24-year-old, adding that playing at home would also be a big advantage.
Ojha said Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Co are experienced enough to tackle the pressure situation.
"Cricket is religion in India and everyone will be following the matches. But we have matured cricketers who have been playing for quite a long time now. Everyone in the team is smart enough to tackle these pressures."
Speaking about the four-time World champions Australia, Ojha warned that the Aussies could not taken for granted despite their loss of form in the recent past.
"Australia are one of the strong contenders. They always fight back and they do it with ease, which makes them one of the title favourites," said Ojha.
He, however, added that most of the teams in this World Cup are going to be very competitive.
"Every game will be important. Sri Lanka, Australia, South Africa and Pakistan, all know the conditions well. They have good spinners who can be really effective in this tournament."
Meanwhile, praising skipper Dhoni, Ojha said: "From personal point of view, I feel he gives you freedom and space to perform. He backs you up and gets the best out of you.
That's why he is so successful."
He further added that Dhoni and coach Gary Kirsten compliment each other well.
"He (Kirsten) is an outstanding coach. It's really nice to have him on board. He understands the players well, takes their feedback. I played under his coaching and he has been great."
WC win will be the best gift to Sachin: Dhoni
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As Sachin Tendulkar gears up to play probably his last World Cup, the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Indian cricket team is desperate to make it a special one for him by gifting the champion batsman the trophy which has eluded the side for 28 years.
In his two-decade long illustrious career, during which he has featured in five World Cups since 1992, Tendulkar has virtually every batting record under his belt but a world title is the only trophy which is missing from his cupboard.
And Dhoni said his team will do whatever it takes to make it a memorable tournament for Tendulkar, who is approaching 38.
"We all love him (Tendulkar) a lot. Most probably it is his last World Cup although we all want him to play many more World Cups. But practically speaking it seems impossible," Dhoni told reporters during a promotional event.
"So, that (the World Cup trophy) can be the biggest gift from the team to him," he said.
"We believe in each others' talent and we have a very good team. The environment in the dressing room is very good. And if we perform to our potential we have a very good chance of winning (the World Cup)," Dhoni added.
Dhoni termed the 2007 inaugural World Twenty20 title in South Africa as the biggest achievement of his captaincy career so far, but refused to make any predictions for the upcoming mega-event.
"It (World Twenty20 title) is the most memorable moment of my career since I made my debut in 2004 and it will always be there up in the league.
"But I don't want to make any predictions for the (ODI) World Cup. I can only assure all that we will give our best. We play one game at a time. So at present I am just thinking about the Bangladesh game (on February 19 in Dhaka)," he said.
Dhoni also hailed the format of this year's World Cup and said it is a welcome change from the 2007 edition.
In this year's World Cup, 14 teams are divided into two groups of seven from where top four from each group will qualify for the quarterfinals unlike the 2007 edition, where 16 teams first competed in a pool stage, then a "super 8" stage, followed by semifinals and a final.
"It is a good format for us. It is a bit of relief from 2007. Here even if you lose a few games you have a chance to get into the quarterfinals," Dhoni said.
"But it will be about playing consistent cricket. Whoever plays consistent cricket in the tournament will get into the knockout stage," he added.
Four years ago in the West Indies, weighed down by the pressure of expectations, India crashed out of the World Cup at the preliminary stage but Dhoni insisted that the present outfit is well prepared to handle the burden in the upcoming event.
"Now we call pressure added responsibility. We know the expectation level is high but we are prepared for it because we knew for long that the World Cup will be held in India. Expectations is something which is beyond our control," Dhoni said.
The Indian skipper was also satisfied with the 15 players he has got for the tournament.
"I am really happy with the squad. I know I am the lone wicket-keeper in the team but it is not a worrying factor. If anything major happens to me, we can always bring in the reserve wicket-keeper as it is happening in India. But one wicket-keeper gives us the liberty of having one more variation in the side," Dhoni said.
"We also have variety in our bowling department. We have not got express fast bowlers but we have got decent bowlers who are very skillful," he said.
Dhoni differed with England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who criticised the scheduling of the World Cup for having long gaps between matches.
"It is difficult to get a perfect schedule but I am quite happy with the schedule. Some of our players have got a few niggles and the gap will help them to recover," Dhoni said.
With the controversial Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) to be implemented in the tournament from the last eight round, the Indian captain said the teams will have to do their homework on the subject.
"We have done our background check although we have not used it (UDRS). It's not that every team will be pleased with the system at the end of the day but we need to do our homework right," Dhoni said.
Dhoni also expressed his disappointment at not playing at the Eden Gardens where the hosts were scheduled to take on England on February 27. The fixture has been shifted to Bangalore because of Eden's unpreparedness.
"Playing in the Eden Gardens before one lakh people is always special. We will miss the passionate Kolkata crowd but it is out of our control," he said.
In his two-decade long illustrious career, during which he has featured in five World Cups since 1992, Tendulkar has virtually every batting record under his belt but a world title is the only trophy which is missing from his cupboard.
And Dhoni said his team will do whatever it takes to make it a memorable tournament for Tendulkar, who is approaching 38.
"We all love him (Tendulkar) a lot. Most probably it is his last World Cup although we all want him to play many more World Cups. But practically speaking it seems impossible," Dhoni told reporters during a promotional event.
"So, that (the World Cup trophy) can be the biggest gift from the team to him," he said.
"We believe in each others' talent and we have a very good team. The environment in the dressing room is very good. And if we perform to our potential we have a very good chance of winning (the World Cup)," Dhoni added.
Dhoni termed the 2007 inaugural World Twenty20 title in South Africa as the biggest achievement of his captaincy career so far, but refused to make any predictions for the upcoming mega-event.
"It (World Twenty20 title) is the most memorable moment of my career since I made my debut in 2004 and it will always be there up in the league.
"But I don't want to make any predictions for the (ODI) World Cup. I can only assure all that we will give our best. We play one game at a time. So at present I am just thinking about the Bangladesh game (on February 19 in Dhaka)," he said.
Dhoni also hailed the format of this year's World Cup and said it is a welcome change from the 2007 edition.
In this year's World Cup, 14 teams are divided into two groups of seven from where top four from each group will qualify for the quarterfinals unlike the 2007 edition, where 16 teams first competed in a pool stage, then a "super 8" stage, followed by semifinals and a final.
"It is a good format for us. It is a bit of relief from 2007. Here even if you lose a few games you have a chance to get into the quarterfinals," Dhoni said.
"But it will be about playing consistent cricket. Whoever plays consistent cricket in the tournament will get into the knockout stage," he added.
Four years ago in the West Indies, weighed down by the pressure of expectations, India crashed out of the World Cup at the preliminary stage but Dhoni insisted that the present outfit is well prepared to handle the burden in the upcoming event.
"Now we call pressure added responsibility. We know the expectation level is high but we are prepared for it because we knew for long that the World Cup will be held in India. Expectations is something which is beyond our control," Dhoni said.
The Indian skipper was also satisfied with the 15 players he has got for the tournament.
"I am really happy with the squad. I know I am the lone wicket-keeper in the team but it is not a worrying factor. If anything major happens to me, we can always bring in the reserve wicket-keeper as it is happening in India. But one wicket-keeper gives us the liberty of having one more variation in the side," Dhoni said.
"We also have variety in our bowling department. We have not got express fast bowlers but we have got decent bowlers who are very skillful," he said.
Dhoni differed with England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who criticised the scheduling of the World Cup for having long gaps between matches.
"It is difficult to get a perfect schedule but I am quite happy with the schedule. Some of our players have got a few niggles and the gap will help them to recover," Dhoni said.
With the controversial Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) to be implemented in the tournament from the last eight round, the Indian captain said the teams will have to do their homework on the subject.
"We have done our background check although we have not used it (UDRS). It's not that every team will be pleased with the system at the end of the day but we need to do our homework right," Dhoni said.
Dhoni also expressed his disappointment at not playing at the Eden Gardens where the hosts were scheduled to take on England on February 27. The fixture has been shifted to Bangalore because of Eden's unpreparedness.
"Playing in the Eden Gardens before one lakh people is always special. We will miss the passionate Kolkata crowd but it is out of our control," he said.
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