Kolkata: In a big jolt to the Kolkata cricket fans, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday ruled out the city for the India-England match scheduled for February 27 at the Eden Gardens.
A venue inspection team, which included the Tournament Director, members of the Central Organising Committe (COC) and the ICC, on Thursday reported on the readiness of five under-construction venues to host matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
Following the inspection tour, the three Sri Lanka venues – Colombo, Hambantota and Pallekele – as well as Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai have been approved subject to minor finishing work being completed within specified time frame not exceeding 14 days.
