ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Pre-Tournament Media Schedule Announced

Strategic Insights -

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the pre-tournament media activities of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, to be held in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka from February 19 to April 2. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan will kick off the media activities on February 8, followed by four leading Bangladeshi players on February 9. Other participating countries, including Sri Lanka, India, Canada, West Indies, Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Ireland, will also hold their captains' pre-tournament media conferences and open media sessions in their respective host countries. The opening ceremony of the tournament will take place on February 17 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurating the event.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan will address the press on February 8 at 2 pm at Hotel Sheraton in Dhaka.
  • Four leading Bangladeshi players will be available for media interviews from 3:15 pm-4:30 pm on February 9 at the Marble Room of Hotel Sheraton.
  • All 14 captains will hold their captains' pre-tournament media conferences immediately after their arrival in the host countries.
  • India's first training session will take place at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Chennai from 10 am-1 pm on February 10.
  • The opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 will take place on February 17 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka.
  • Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the World Cup event in a nearly two-hour opening ceremony.
  • The ceremony will feature a wide variety of innovative offerings, including laser and holographic shows, LED kites, and massive coordinated fireworks.

Statistics:

  • 8: Date when Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan will address the press, February 8.
  • 14: Number of captains who will hold their pre-tournament media conferences.
  • 2: Time when Shakib Al Hasan will address the press, 2 pm.
  • 17: Date of the opening ceremony, February 17.
  • 19: Start date of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, February 19.
  • 2: End date of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, April 2.

Sources:

  • UNB
  • ICC (Through Asia Pulse)