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ICC unveils Champions Trophy 2009 | Trophy of the Champions Trophy 2009 that kick starts
on September 22 in South Africa was unveiled in national capital New Delhi on
Thursday. Veteran cricketers Wasim Akram and Sanjay Manjrekar along with ace commentator
Harsha Bhogle unveiled the official gold and silver trophy. Harsha spoke about
how Twenty20 cricket could never match the drama and thrills that the 50 over
format has to offer. ICC General Manager Campbell Jamieson, representing the sports'
governing body, cleared the doubts over the survival of the 50 over format. "We
are certainly making all efforts to make this event very successful obviously
eight teams are the best in the world. The facilities are certainly world class
in Wanderers and Centurion," said Campbell Jamieson. "The world class venues we
are certainly trying to look after the players, the officials and make the broadcast
to the people through the world to enjoy the greatest cricket," said Campbell
Jamieson. Meanwhile, Akram said that the one-day tracks would be good for the
batsmen from our part of the world that is from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
"Early season, new wicket and Campbell just told me that it hasn't rained in South
Africa form last 2-3 months so outfield will be lightening fast for sure and Wanderers
as we all know the wicket flies a bit so I thought it will be good test for batsmen
from out part of the world to do well. Pretoria is mostly flat track so in general
I think they are good one-day tracks," said Akram. The International Cricket Council
Champions Trophy 2009 concludes on October 5. ICC Knockout tournament began in
1988 and South Africa won the trophy in the inaugural year. |
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