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Mumbai
Sat, March 12 2011
Wankhede Stadium gears up for first World Cup tie
The spruced up Wankhede Stadium, venue of the World Cup final match on April 2, is all geared up to host its first World Cup game when New Zealand take on Canada on Sunday.
Sat, February 26 2011
Relaid Wankhede wicket passes test with flying colours
By CricketCountry Staff
If anybody had lingering doubts about the relaid wicket at the Wankhede Stadium, which is to stage the April 2 World Cup final, don’t bother.
Fri, February 25 2011
Officials apologize for ticket chaos
Indian cricket chiefs apologised to thousands of fans left short-changed by the World Cup's deepening ticket chaos while firing a broadside at the sport's international rulers.
Wed, February 23 2011
Wankhede Stadium gets fire clearance
Mumbai's revamped Wankhede stadium was cleared by fire chiefs on Tuesday to host the World Cup final, a welcome boost for a venue criticised for failing to respect safety standards.
Tue, February 22 2011
Wankhede Stadium geared up for World Cup final
Meanwhile, it is learnt that the Wankhede Stadium pitch and outfield would be tested when it hosts one semifinal and final of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Twenty20 Championship to be played there on February 26 and 27 this month.
Mon, February 21 2011
Cricket fans angry over World Cup final ticket squeeze
Cricket fans lashed out on Monday when it was revealed that just 4,000 tickets will go on sale for the World Cup final at Mumbai's historic but capacity-squeezed Wankhede stadium.
Sat, February 19 2011
Wankhede Stadium in complete lock-down
After failing in a fire security test, Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium has been completely locked down.
Fri, February 18 2011
Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium flouts fire safety norms
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, which will be hosting the World Cup final on April 2 and two league matches has failed to clear a fire inspection test, reports say.
Tue, February 15 2011
ICC clears Eden and Wankhede for World Cup matches
The International Cricket Council has given final approvals to Eden Gardens in Kolkata and Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai for hosting World Cup matches.
Wed, March 05 2014
ICC officials inspect Wankhede Stadium
The Mumbai stadium has undergone a two-year $55 million renovation in preparation for its first World Cup fixture on March 13. It will also host the final on April 2. Organisers of the World Cup have dismissed fears of a repeat of last year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, when many venues were badly delayed and scruffily finished.