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Legendary cricketers Imran Khan, Kapil Dev, Vivian Richards and Arjuna Ranatunga shared their ideas about how to make the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 presentation truly entertaining and engaging at a recently held press conference.
There were several new initiatives that were proposed in the discussion like live match coverage by 3G mobile streaming in India where fans will enjoy unrestricted access to the biggest cricket event on internet and mobile besides televisions. Also another first of its kind initiative would be the 'Decision Review System' which will be introduced for the first time for any ICC tournament. "It will certainly be a very big challenge to organize an event of this magnitude that will be spread across 13 venues in three host countries — Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka for a month," informs ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 tournament director, Ratnakar Shetty.
"To create more excitement and interest amongst the viewers we have taken some new initiatives which will intensify the passion amongst the cricket fans," added ICC chief executive, Haroon Lorgat.
Speaking on the occasion, former Pakistan cricket captain Imran Khan said, "India has performed really well in the last few years. They definitely stand the chance to win the cup. Another team that according to Imran can upstage any strong team is Sri Lanka. "But I'm dying to see India win the cup. The Indian team has turned out to be the best. Best teams do come under pressure and it is all about how you cope with the pressures."
Kapil Dev said, "Two months are left for the world cup to begin. The team is doing well especially the youngsters in the team have done a commendable job in recent matches. At the end of the day, it's all about team spirit and playing according to the situation." Further according to Kapil Dev, the main key players from the Indian team would be MS Dhoni, Sachin, Sehwag, Pathan and Gambhir.
Vivian Richards is, however, rooting for the West Indies team, and believes that the team would do well in the World Cup. He is hopeful that India being a strong team, would definitely reach the final. "The young players have been performing well. Also since the matches will be played on the home ground they are definitely going to have an edge over other teams."
However, Arjuna Rantunga feels that Sri Lanka will come blazing on all cylinders this World Cup. "There is a lot of experienced players in the Sri Lankan team like Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Malinga, Muralitharan and others who will surely make a difference."
Legendary cricketers Imran Khan, Kapil Dev, Vivian Richards and Arjuna Ranatunga shared their ideas about how to make the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 presentation truly entertaining and engaging at a recently held press conference.
There were several new initiatives that were proposed in the discussion like live match coverage by 3G mobile streaming in India where fans will enjoy unrestricted access to the biggest cricket event on internet and mobile besides televisions. Also another first of its kind initiative would be the 'Decision Review System' which will be introduced for the first time for any ICC tournament. "It will certainly be a very big challenge to organize an event of this magnitude that will be spread across 13 venues in three host countries — Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka for a month," informs ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 tournament director, Ratnakar Shetty.
"To create more excitement and interest amongst the viewers we have taken some new initiatives which will intensify the passion amongst the cricket fans," added ICC chief executive, Haroon Lorgat.
Speaking on the occasion, former Pakistan cricket captain Imran Khan said, "India has performed really well in the last few years. They definitely stand the chance to win the cup. Another team that according to Imran can upstage any strong team is Sri Lanka. "But I'm dying to see India win the cup. The Indian team has turned out to be the best. Best teams do come under pressure and it is all about how you cope with the pressures."
Kapil Dev said, "Two months are left for the world cup to begin. The team is doing well especially the youngsters in the team have done a commendable job in recent matches. At the end of the day, it's all about team spirit and playing according to the situation." Further according to Kapil Dev, the main key players from the Indian team would be MS Dhoni, Sachin, Sehwag, Pathan and Gambhir.
Vivian Richards is, however, rooting for the West Indies team, and believes that the team would do well in the World Cup. He is hopeful that India being a strong team, would definitely reach the final. "The young players have been performing well. Also since the matches will be played on the home ground they are definitely going to have an edge over other teams."
However, Arjuna Rantunga feels that Sri Lanka will come blazing on all cylinders this World Cup. "There is a lot of experienced players in the Sri Lankan team like Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Malinga, Muralitharan and others who will surely make a difference."
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