New Delhi: International Cricket Council (ICC) have shown grave concern over the mismanagement of Indian Cricket Board as just 22 days remaining for the ICC World Cup 2011 but Eden Garden Kolkata is yet to be finalized.
It is expected that the match between India-England on February 27 will now be held in Bangalore Cricket Stadium.
“Regrettably, Eden Gardens has not made sufficient progress to justify the level of confidence required to confirm that the venue would be ready in good time,” ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said in a statement.
The decision was a major blow for India’s image and the estimated 64,000 spectators who were expected to pack the legendary stadium, which has been undergoing a major renovation.
“All venues had ample time in which to prepare for World Cup matches,” said Lorgat.
“We had been understanding and had provided extensions to the deadline dates but unfortunately we are now at a point where we must carefully manage our risks.”
The ICC said concerns were mainly over “cricket operations, media, broadcast and sponsorship facilities” that were not finalised or confirmed by the venue.
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