ICC World Cup 2011: Top 4 Controversies Of Eden Gardens
In a rather sad turn of events, Kolkata's Eden Gardens has lost its bid to host the India England match at ICC Woirld Cup 2011, as renovation work at the ground was not completed on time, ahead of the forthcoming tournament. In India, cricket grounds are maintained by the respective state associations. Eden Gardens located in West Bengal is in the care of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). The deadline was extended to December 31, to accommodate Eden Gardens, where the work was well behind schedule. The ground is part of the folklore of Indian cricket. 1. March 13, 1996
2. February 20, 1999
Chasing 279 to win in a test match against Pakistan, Sachin Tendulkar was run out after a collision with Shoaib Akhtar. 3. January 1, 1967
India hosted West Indies in a test match, and the match had to be abandoned after spectators spilled over to the grass surrounding the boundary. A minor riot followed and the players fled the ground for their safety.
4. December 16, 1969
Play resumed after said spectators were evicted, and Australia won the match by 10 wickets.
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