Ireland Defeated England : Greatest Upset Of The ICC World Cup 2011

Today Ireland made an unforgettable history in the ICC world cup 2011 and Kevin O'brein is the hero of this match. The match, between England and Ireland, was held at Bengaluru stadium in India. England won the toss and elected to bat first and it was a wright decision every one thought until Ireland came to bat. England took 327 runs which is quite enough for England to win the match. But unfortunately it was not the day for England as they defeated by Ireland by 3 wickets and gave birth the Greatest UPSET of the ICC world cup 2011.

The history of the ICC Cricket World Cup

The 10th ICC cricket World Cup 2011 is being held in the sub-continent from February 19.

The ICC Cricket World Cup is world’s fourth largest and most viewed sporting event. In the ICCCricket World Cup 2011, a total 14 people will vie for the coveted trophy.

Australia is the most successful team in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Aussies have lifted the World Cup trophy four-time. West Indies lifted the trophy twice while India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka managed to won the tournament once.

India vs Bangladesh : India defeated Bangladesh.

India defeated Bangladesh by 87 runs in the first match of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. Opener Virender Sehwag ignored an injury to smash 175- his second World Cup century- to lift India to a massive 370-4 on Saturday at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. He added 203 runs with Virat Kohli for the third wicket with the latter also completing a century in the final over. Kohli finished on 100 not out off 83 balls in his World Cup debut.

Bangladesh made 283 for nine in 50 overswith opener Tamim Iqbal top scoring with 70 and captain Shakib-al-Hasan scoring 55. For India, pacer picked up four for 48 from 10 overs. Earlier Bangladesh Captain Shakib won the toss and put India to bat.

Bangladesh VS India: 1st Match Of The ICC World Cup 2011

The first match of ICC world cup 2011, between Bangladesh and India, is going to be held on Saturday at Mirpur Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The match begins at around 2:30 pm.
Now the question is ..........

Who Will Win?

VS.

Bangladesh stunned the World with an amazing Opening Ceremony of Cricket World Cup 2011

The opening ceremony of ICC World Cup 2011 kicks off on Thursday at Bango-Bondhu National Stadium in Dhaka.
The whole sky of Dhaka city was adorned with vibrant colours as a dazzling opening ceremony, showcasing the sub-continental traditions and culture and highlighting the wonderful heritage of Bangladesh marked the opening of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 on Thursday.

England World Cup Squad 2011

England cricket team announced their squad for the upcoming world cup. Andrew Strauss will lead this team.

England World Cup Squad 2011 :

01. Andrew Strauss
02. James Anderson
03. Ian Bell
04. Tim Bresnan
05. Stuart Board
06. Paul Collingwood
07. Eoin Morgan
08. Kevin Pietersen
09. Matt Prior
10. Ajmal Shahzad
11. Graeme Swann
12. James Tredwell
13. Jonathan Trott
14. Luke Wright
15. Michael Yardy

New Zealand World Cup Squad 2011

New Zealand, on Jan 19, announced their world cup squad. Daryl Tuffey was excluded from the squad while Oram has been selected.

New Zealand World Cup Squad 2011 :

01. Daniel Vettori (Captain)
02. Hamish Bennett
03. James Franklin
04. Martin Guptill
05. Jamie How
06. Brendon McCullum
07. Nathan McCullum
08. Kyle Mills
09. Jacob Oram
10. Jesse Ryder
11. Tim Southee
12. Scott Styris
13. Ross Taylor
14. Kane Williamson
15. Luke Woodcock

Bangladesh World Cup Squad 2011

Bangladesh announced their squad for the upcoming World Cup. Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, formar captain, has not been included in the squad. Sakib al Hassan , all rounder, will lead the squad in the World Cup 2011.

Bangladesh World Cup Squad 2011:

01. Shakib Al Hasan (Caiptain)
02. Tamim Iqbal (Vice Captain)
03. Imrul Kayes
04. Shahriar Nafees

05. Zunaed Siddique
06. Mohammad Ashraful
07. Roqibul Hassan
08. Mushfiqur Rahim
09. Mahmudullh
10. Naeem Islam
11. Abdur Razzak
12. Mohammad Sohrawardi
13. Shafiul Islam
14. Nazmul Hossain
15. Rubel Hossain.

Ganguly Will Play For Kochi Team In IPL4

Kolkata: "It's not true at all. We are not in talks with Ganguly, so the question of his involvement with the side does not arise," co-owner of the Kochi team Satyajit Gaekwad told PTI.

Mashrafe Mortuza: Ready To Take Any Risk To Play In The World Cup 2011

Bangladeshi Pace bowler Mashrafe bin Mortaza has been suffering from a knee injury for couple days and has just resumed batting in the nets. After his collapse on the pitch during a domestic game last month, he's been the greatest dilemma for the selectors before they name the 15-member Bangladesh Squad for the ICC flagship event.
The deadline for them to pick the final squad is January 19, but it is certain that Mashrafee will not be completely fit before the time frame set by the ICC.

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