ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 7 Afghanistan Vs Sri Lanka
The International Cricket Council today confirmed the calendar of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be held from 30 May to 14 July in England and Wales.
England will open the tournament at The Oval on May 30 as they face South Africa, while Australia launches its title defense on June 1 against Afghanistan, the FIFA World Cup qualifying champion. ICC cricket world, in a day / night match in Bristol.
Pakistan, winner of the ICC Champions Trophy and former champion, begins its campaign against the winners of the ICC World Twenty20 and twice former Windies champion at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on May 31.
India, world champion in 1983 and 2011, who also won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 in England and Wales, will play her first match on June 5 against South Africa at Hampshire Bowl in Southampton . Their long match against Pakistan, their traditional rival, will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester on June 16th.
Old Trafford in Manchester and Edgbaston in Birmingham will host the two semi-finals on July 9th and 11th, while Lord's will host a World Cup final for the fifth time on July 14th. All three matches will have spare days.
Eleven world-class venues will be used in the 46-day tournament where each team will face each other once in a single league format with the top four teams after 45 matches to qualify for the semi-finals.
Old Trafford in Manchester will host a maximum of six matches, while Edgbaston in Birmingham, Hampshire Bowl in Southampton, Lord's and The Oval (both in London), Trent Bridge in Nottingham will each hold five matches. Cardiff Wales Stadium in Cardiff and Headingley in Leeds have been allocated four times each, while County Ground Bristol in Bristol, County Ground Taunton in Taunton and The Riverside in Chester-le-Street each have three matches.
ICC Executive Director David Richardson said, "It's always an exciting time to announce the schedule before a major event. For the Cricket World Cup, it's really special. Next summer, fans around the world will be treated to a compelling and competitive cricket game, as the world's top teams compete in this round-robin format for the right to be crowned world champion . CHECKOUT ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 7 Afghanistan Vs Sri Lanka
"This schedule also gives fans in England and Wales the opportunity to watch world-class cricket on their doorstep with all the teams moving across the country. We learned from previous ICC events that each country will be proudly supported at each venue, creating an exceptional atmosphere and celebration of the sport.
Steve Elworthy, General Manager of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, said: "Today's announcement of the calendar is another important moment in the preparation for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup - the moment the tournament comes alive for teams and cricket fans from around the world. It's the cricket event of a day.
"There are fantastic face-to-face encounters: England v Australia at Lord's and India v Pakistan at Old Trafford, and England v India at Edgbaston, it comes to mind. As organizers, we can promise teams and supporters that we will work hard to provide the ideal stage for this event.
"Because of the diversity of the UK population, each competing team will also be guaranteed a" home crowd "every time they play on one of the world's most iconic cricket grounds.
"The Cricket World Cup is the third most watched world event and is attracting huge interest and appeal among cricket fans. Our ambition is to evolve the game and organize the biggest cricket festival of all time. It is in this spirit that we carefully developed the price of our tickets. The prizes have been tested with thousands of fans over the last six months. We have engaged external experts and have been widely consulted to ensure they represent a good value for money compared to other world sporting events. The prices combine accessibility with the investment needed to organize a world-class event. All revenues are reinvested in the game to develop cricket.
England will open the tournament at The Oval on May 30 as they face South Africa, while Australia launches its title defense on June 1 against Afghanistan, the FIFA World Cup qualifying champion. ICC cricket world, in a day / night match in Bristol.
Pakistan, winner of the ICC Champions Trophy and former champion, begins its campaign against the winners of the ICC World Twenty20 and twice former Windies champion at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on May 31.
India, world champion in 1983 and 2011, who also won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 in England and Wales, will play her first match on June 5 against South Africa at Hampshire Bowl in Southampton . Their long match against Pakistan, their traditional rival, will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester on June 16th.
Old Trafford in Manchester and Edgbaston in Birmingham will host the two semi-finals on July 9th and 11th, while Lord's will host a World Cup final for the fifth time on July 14th. All three matches will have spare days.
Eleven world-class venues will be used in the 46-day tournament where each team will face each other once in a single league format with the top four teams after 45 matches to qualify for the semi-finals.
Old Trafford in Manchester will host a maximum of six matches, while Edgbaston in Birmingham, Hampshire Bowl in Southampton, Lord's and The Oval (both in London), Trent Bridge in Nottingham will each hold five matches. Cardiff Wales Stadium in Cardiff and Headingley in Leeds have been allocated four times each, while County Ground Bristol in Bristol, County Ground Taunton in Taunton and The Riverside in Chester-le-Street each have three matches.
ICC Executive Director David Richardson said, "It's always an exciting time to announce the schedule before a major event. For the Cricket World Cup, it's really special. Next summer, fans around the world will be treated to a compelling and competitive cricket game, as the world's top teams compete in this round-robin format for the right to be crowned world champion . CHECKOUT ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 7 Afghanistan Vs Sri Lanka
"This schedule also gives fans in England and Wales the opportunity to watch world-class cricket on their doorstep with all the teams moving across the country. We learned from previous ICC events that each country will be proudly supported at each venue, creating an exceptional atmosphere and celebration of the sport.
Steve Elworthy, General Manager of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, said: "Today's announcement of the calendar is another important moment in the preparation for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup - the moment the tournament comes alive for teams and cricket fans from around the world. It's the cricket event of a day.
"There are fantastic face-to-face encounters: England v Australia at Lord's and India v Pakistan at Old Trafford, and England v India at Edgbaston, it comes to mind. As organizers, we can promise teams and supporters that we will work hard to provide the ideal stage for this event.
"Because of the diversity of the UK population, each competing team will also be guaranteed a" home crowd "every time they play on one of the world's most iconic cricket grounds.
"The Cricket World Cup is the third most watched world event and is attracting huge interest and appeal among cricket fans. Our ambition is to evolve the game and organize the biggest cricket festival of all time. It is in this spirit that we carefully developed the price of our tickets. The prizes have been tested with thousands of fans over the last six months. We have engaged external experts and have been widely consulted to ensure they represent a good value for money compared to other world sporting events. The prices combine accessibility with the investment needed to organize a world-class event. All revenues are reinvested in the game to develop cricket.
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