Wahab Riaz it now highlighted bowler after semifinal against India

Wahab Riaz, the young man, Pakistan cricket has highlighted in the world cricket history after the semifinal of ICC World Cup Cricket 2011. Now, he is one of the most wanted crickets in the Pakistan team. The Pakistan selectors are giving most priority after taking up more wickets in the second semifinal against India and the back-up of the pacer Omar Gul or Shoaib Akhtar.

25 years old left-arm fast bowler was debuted in one-day international cricket in 2008 against Zimbabwe, Twenty20 against Bangladesh and in Test cricket against England at Oval in 2010.

In his ODI career, he has played 18 matches and dismissed 31 wickets. But his five wickets in Mohali in World Cup Semifinal bought his best bowling milestone on 30 March 2010.

Knockout Tickets will be sold through Lottery : World Cup Cricket 2011

The authority has decided to distribute online ticket for knockout matches through a lottery system. Earlier it was decided the tickets would be sold on line. But on Monday 50000 people thronged online to buy tickets the website Kyazoonga.com. to sell tickets crashed. Now an elaborate period will be given for people to put their name and necessary information for lottery. The authority has decided to sell only 1000 tickets online for the final game. Only 2 tickets will be given to each lottery winner. Lottery system for game ticket is new in the sub-continent though very common in western countries.

No LG polls in World Cup Cricket 2010 venue areas

In Sri Lanka the local government poll is due to be held in March 2011.But government may not hold the poll in the areas of World cup venues. Sri Lanka is one of the three host countries of World Cup Cricket 2011 starting from February 19, 2011. Colombo, Hambantota and Kandy are the venues scheduled for observing the matches to take place in Sri Lanka.

The Minister of the Local Government extended the term of 330 Local Councils for one year on April 1, 2009. If not ended before these councils can go till April 2011. So now the due date to hold fresh election is April. The election campaign in the areas with World Cup Cricket Venue may disturb smooth observation of the cricket matches. Nishantha Ranathunga, Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary said that R Premadsa International Stadium in Colombo, Suriyawewa in Hambantota and Pallekele in Kandy are the venues for the scheduled matches to be played in Sri Lanka. So the elections of Local Government in these areas may be held after the World Cup Cricket.

Source: Daily News

ICC World Cup Cricket 2011 final to host in India

Security concern is the main cause shifting ICC World Cup Cricket 2011 from Pakistan. It was scheduled to host the four countries of the Sub-continent India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan. But, ICC authority has moved all the matches from Pakistan. The recent terrorist attack on Sri Lanka, ICC become alert and become confuse to keep the name of Pakistan in the list of host World Cup Cricket 2011.

 

Independent reported: 

"We have no doubts we will be able to put all security plans in place for 2011 World Cup under the guidance of the security directorate," Lorgat said. "It would be a safe World Cup."

 

Javed Miandad, Pakistan former batsman dialoged to move 2011 World Cup. He issued, Australian players did not agree to Davis Cup tennis series in India. But ICC authority moved semi final and final match to India. I think this is very good decision.