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Wankhede Stadium
Sat, February 26 2011
Relaid Wankhede wicket passes test with flying colours
By CricketCountry Staff
If anybody had lingering doubts about the relaid wicket at the Wankhede Stadium, which is to stage the April 2 World Cup final, don’t bother.
Fri, September 12 2014
The ticket fiasco: Cricket’s version of the Titanic!
The ICC has dashed off a letter to the BCCI regarding ticketing issues.
Wed, February 23 2011
Wankhede Stadium gets fire clearance
Mumbai's revamped Wankhede stadium was cleared by fire chiefs on Tuesday to host the World Cup final, a welcome boost for a venue criticised for failing to respect safety standards.
Tue, February 22 2011
Wankhede Stadium geared up for World Cup final
Meanwhile, it is learnt that the Wankhede Stadium pitch and outfield would be tested when it hosts one semifinal and final of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Twenty20 Championship to be played there on February 26 and 27 this month.
Mon, February 21 2011
Cricket fans angry over World Cup final ticket squeeze
Cricket fans lashed out on Monday when it was revealed that just 4,000 tickets will go on sale for the World Cup final at Mumbai's historic but capacity-squeezed Wankhede stadium.
Sat, February 19 2011
Wankhede Stadium in complete lock-down
After failing in a fire security test, Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium has been completely locked down.
Fri, February 18 2011
Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium flouts fire safety norms
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, which will be hosting the World Cup final on April 2 and two league matches has failed to clear a fire inspection test, reports say.
Thu, February 17 2011
Shiv Sena threatens Pakistan team for World Cup final
Shiv Sena on Thursday again raked up the issue of opposing Pakistani cricketers from playing in Mumbai or anywhere else in the country
Thu, March 06 2014
BCCI asks ICC to reconsider decision on Eden
The Indian cricket board on Friday asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reconsider its decision of taking away the India-England World Cup match from the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.
Wed, March 05 2014
ICC officials inspect Wankhede Stadium
The Mumbai stadium has undergone a two-year $55 million renovation in preparation for its first World Cup fixture on March 13. It will also host the final on April 2. Organisers of the World Cup have dismissed fears of a repeat of last year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, when many venues were badly delayed and scruffily finished.