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Cummins Power Generation Lights Up 2011 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka

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The 2011 Cricket World Cup, one of the world's most-viewed sporting events, is being held in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka from February 12 to April 2. Three stadiums in Sri Lanka, including the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and the Muttiah Muralitharan International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, are equipped with floodlights provided by Cummins Power Generation and Trade Promoters Limited (TPL). These high-tech systems enable night-time matches, a feature that enhances the viewing experience for millions of fans worldwide. Don Puar, director of Asia Pacific Commercial Product Business for Cummins Power Generation, has praised the reliability and advanced technology of their systems, which were made possible by the technical expertise and service provided by TPL.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cummins Power Generation and Trade Promoters Limited (TPL) are providing power for the floodlights at three stadiums in Sri Lanka: R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Muttiah Muralitharan International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, and Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota.
  • The stadiums in Kandy and Hambantota were constructed specifically for the World Cup, showcasing the country's efforts to host a major international sporting event.
  • The tournament ranks fourth among the world's most-viewed sporting events, attracting millions of fans worldwide.
  • Don Puar, director of Asia Pacific Commercial Product Business for Cummins Power Generation, attributed the success of their contract to the reliability and advanced technology of their systems, as well as the technical expertise and service provided by TPL.

Statistics:

  • The 2011 Cricket World Cup is being held in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka from February 12 to April 2.
  • The three stadiums in Sri Lanka equipped with Cummins Power Generation and TPL's floodlights are capable of hosting night-time matches.
  • The power generation systems provided by Cummins Power Generation and TPL are reliable and technologically advanced, according to Don Puar.
  • The 2011 Cricket World Cup is the tenth set of matches since the tournament began in 1975.

Sources:

  • Journal of India, "Cummins Power Generation and Trade Promoters Limited (TPL) are providing power for the floodlights at all three stadiums used for the 2011 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka."
  • VerticalNews.com (Copyright 2011, Journal of India), "Cummins Power Generation Lights Up 2011 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka"

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