Team India for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

The national cricket team selectors headed by Sandeep Patil took their decision over the 30 names of probable players list for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 to be held in Australia and New Zealand. The crucial meeting conducted over the selection of World Cup probables was held on Thursday around 1 pm. The meeting was considered to be a D-day for the senior players like Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, Gautam Gambhir and Harbhajan Singh (all part of World Cup winning team in 2011) to get a return-call in the national side, but thy were completely snubbed by the selectors.

The main yardstick for the selection of players has been the performance in bouncy and seaming conditions as it is what would be expected on Australian and New Zealand pitches. Defending champions, Team India that will fly Down Under with a good mix of experienced and young legs. Going by the selection made for World Cup 2015, one can get that the national selectors have stuck to the current combination of team playing under captain MS Dhoni. The selectors  would then select the final 15-members from this list of probables.

ICC World Cup 2015, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand is expected to be an-all together different experience for the defending champions. For Team India, World Cup 2011 could be seen as an easy cake compared to what they are ought to witness Down Under. The flat tracks of subcontinent will be replaced by the fast, green and bouncy turf of WACA Ground, Perth, is meant to hunting ground for the pacers, something that Indian counterparts Australia, England and South Africa boast of.

Since the last World Cup victory in 2011, a lot has changed right from the composition of present team to the overall dynamics. There are new heroes that have clearly replaced the old-war horses who shone during ICC World Cup 2011 but they not only struggle with their fitness but also are not match-fit for the lack of match practice.

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Book ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Final Tickets Online

The Local Organising Committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 have put the focus firmly on families in their announcement of ticketing information today for the ICC’s flagship event.

The tournament is one of the biggest sports events in the world. Organisers are expecting more than a million people to attend matches and more than a billion to watch on television.

Children’s tickets are available for every match in the tournament including the Final. All children’s tickets for the pools stage are $5. Prices for adults start from just $20, meaning that a family of four can attend this once in a generation event from just $50.

Tickets go on general sale from February 14 next year, but fans who want a chance to buy before then can register at www.cricketworldcup.com to have access to a pre-sale. Travel packages for the tournament, which runs from 14 February to 29 March 2015, are on sale from today at www.icctravel.net.

John Harnden, Chief Executive of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 said he wanted as many people as possible to experience the event.

“Australia and New Zealand last hosted the tournament in 1992 and since then it has become one of the biggest sporting events in the world,” Mr Harnden said.

“We’ve made sure the event is affordable with more than two thirds of all tickets $50 or under. This is a great opportunity to see the world’s best cricketers right here in our own backyard.

“Fans can buy any combination of tickets and have the flexibility to build their own World Cup experience.”

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 is being jointly host by Australia and New Zealand and will feature 49 matches in 44 days across 14 Host Cities throughout. The opening match of the tournament will be played in Christchurch and the final will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

“We expect high demand for tickets and we’re operating on a first come first served basis. Fans are encouraged to register early so they can get the seats they want,” Mr Harnden said.

For detailed ticketing information or to view the tournament fixtures please visit www.cricketworldcup.com/tickets.

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Complete Fixtures & Time Table of all Cricket World Cup 2015 Matches

The magnum opus event in the world of cricket, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, commences on February 14. The one and half month long event, with 14 nations participating is co-hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand. The 49-match schedule and fixtures pitch the defending champions, India against their arch rivals Pakistan in their tournament opener, while the inaugural match will be played between Sri Lanka and co-host New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Former Indian great Sachin Tendulkar has been roped in as the ambassador of the tournament for the second time in row. Australia start their campaign against England in the second match of on the opening day at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. All the participating teams will announce their final 15-man squad before January 10, 2015. Also Read: Team India for ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Announced – India confirms 15-man squad

The match fixtures of the Cricket World Cup presents a mouthwatering clash for the 2011 champions India. The opening match of the defending champions India is a dream of every die-hard cricket fans around the globe as 2011 Cricket World Cup India will clash with arch rivals Pakistan on a Sunday, February 15th blockbuster. India had previously defeated Sri Lanka to claim their second World Cup title in 2011 in India, when they hosted the tournament.

The ICC World Cup 2015 that is co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand will see a total matches of 49 played with total number of 14 nations participating. This edition of 2015 World Cup is said to be one of the biggest tournament taking place in the sporting world. The 49 matches will be played in 14 venues with Australia staging 26 games at grounds in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney while New Zealand hosting 23 games in seven cities, including Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Napier, Nelson and Wellington. The final match of the tournament will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for which they have relaid the stadium turf and developing a new by the finals. The 11th ICC Cricket World Cup featuring 49 matches is scheduled to take place from February 14 February to March 29 2015.   [Also Read: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Schedule in IST: Match Fixtures, Time Table & Venue Details of WC 2015]

The 14 nations have been divided into two groups – Pool A and Pool B. In the Pool A, the teams are England, Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Afghanistan and Scotland while Pool B features South Africa, India, Pakistan, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Ireland and United States of Emirates. The group matches are to be scheduled to be played till March 15.

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World Cup 2015: No Wives and Girlfriends Down Under for Team India

When Virat Kohli scores a hundred at the World Cup, he will not be able to look at the stands a blow a kiss to his movie star girlfriend Anushka Sharma. The Indian batting ace's public display of affection had become a common sight during the four-Test series vs Australia. But according to reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to make a formal announcement soon, banning wives and girlfriends (WAGS) from cricket's showpiece event which starts in Australia and New Zealand on Valentine's Day.
BCCI had taken a more lenient approach after India lost the Adelaide and Brisbane Tests. Consequently, the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni were soon able to host their spouses through Christmas and New Year's. However, tasked with defending the world title won in home conditions in 2011, the players will be asked to make major sacrifices.
The Indian board would generally allow partners to accompany players on long and high pressure international tours but administrators have put their foot down for something as big as the World Cup. "This rule of not allowing wives and girlfriends was always there in the past. In a big tournament like the World Cup, the cricketers should stay away from distractions," a top BCCI official was quoted by the Times of India.

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PM Narendra Modi in Melbourne: As it happened

Canberra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott and then addressed the Australian Parliament, the first Indian Prime Minister to do so. PM Modi will leave for Fiji in the night for a day-long visit to conclude his 10-day three-nation tour.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals 4th Match April 19, 2014

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