England disappointed over match shift from Eden Gardens
England players have expressed their disappointment over the World Cup match shift from Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The Group B match was scheduled to be played on 27 February, 2011 between England and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 at the 100,000 capacity stadium.
There were speculations that that the venue will not be prepared in time ahead of the mega event. However, the organisers in Kolkata claimed that the rumours were not true and all matches would be played as per the schedule.
The International Cricket Council formed an inspection team to review the preparations of all the World Cup venues in India, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Haroon-Lorgat-c61719 revealed the
decision of shifting the match on Thursday.
The English all-rounder, Stuart Broad stated that the match shift from Eden Gardens was a disappointment for him and the entire England team. He said that it will be a shame that his team will not be able to feature in a stadium that can host more than 100,000
fans.
Another England’s player, Chris Tremlett expressed his disappointment over the news of the match shift. He said that the shift will not affect his team’s preparations largely but he felt bad for the fans who will miss out an opportunity to witness the match
at Eden Gardens.
He further added that many Indian and English fans would have turned up at the event to support both teams.
Tremlett admitted that the teams plan their games according to the venues and such changes can disturb their focus and preparations. However, he said that as a professional, the players have to cope up with changes and rethink their strategies.
Tremlett was not part of England’s 15-member World Cup squad but with the injury concerns to Tim Bresnan, the tall fast-bowler has a chance to make it to the mega-event.
England will be facing Australia in the fifth One Day International of the seven-match ODI series at Brisbane on Sunday. The match in Brisbane was also under threat following the floods in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746.
The series is led by the Kangaroos 3-1, but the visitors are determined to bounce back and fight hard in the upcoming matches.
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