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Hosting of WC cricket

Dhaka's prospect bright, Dalmiya satisfied

Sports Reporter
Bangladesh has the ability to host a major cricketing event, but a decision In this regard will be taken in the next executive committee meeting of the International Cricket Council, said ICC President Jagmohan Dal mi ya at a press conference yesterday.
"I have visited Dhaka Stadium, had very cordial meetings with President Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed. Prime Minister Sheikh Haslna. BNP secretary general Mannan Bhuiyan and leaving the country as a satisfied man", said the ICC chief prior to his departure after a two-day visit to Bangladesh.
"But I can not assure you anything at this moment. I'm one of the member of the 16-man executive board. But I will advocate for the total commitment of your country when we meet in Calcutta on December 8 and 9 to finalise the venue for the proposed World Cup", said Dalmiya.
The ICC has decided to or ganise a World Cup tournament on knock-out basis involving the nine Test-playing countries in October next year in a bid to raise fund for the overall development of the game.
i "At this moment we have four possible contenders to host the gala event*, said Dalmiya but added that apart from other bidders — the Disneyworld of the US. Canada and Sharjah — Bangladesh offered an infrastructure which is "reasonably well and absolutely as required."
Dalmiya. a leading businessman and an influential cricket organiser from West Bengal, however only opted to visit Bangladesh among the countries seeking to host an event of such magnitude.
*For the last 90 years cricketing activities were mostly restricted to only nine Test-playing nations. But in today's world, if cricket is to survive in competition with other sports. It is necessary to initiate the globalisation of the game.' said the former president of the Board of Cricket Control of India (BCC1).
The world cricket's ruling body has masterminded the idea of a knock-out championship in a region where the game has a promising future. The eighth and the ninth ranked countries will play in a pre-quarterfinal match while the top seven will have a direct entry to the quarterfinals. There will be a total eight matches.
In the welcome speech. BCB president Saber Hossain Chowdhury said.' I think we have been able to assure the ICC president of our total commitment in making this tournament a success if the governing board gives us a chance".
UNB adds: Ruling Awami League and main opposition BNP have agreed to extend full support and allout co-operation for hosting the proposed World Cup Cricket.
The assurance came when Dalmiya made separate courtesy calls on Prime Minister Sheikh Haslna and BNP secretary general . Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan yesterday.
Sheikh Hasina told the ICC supremo that Bangladesh is keen to host the proposed knock-out basis World Cup Cricket.
She said the government was giving total support for the development and nourishment of cricket, a very popular game in the country.
BNP secretary general Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan said his party and he himself were very happy to know that the World Cup Cricket might be held in Bangladesh.
The previous BNP government. he recalled has made a lot of contributions for the development of cricket in Bangladesh.