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CineMaya media, one of the fastest growing South Asian media houses, has in the past produced some of the biggest events ever in the US, namely: the Zee Gold Bollywood awards, 2000; Miss India Worldwide, 1999; The Music Festival of India, 1997.
Players from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the West Indies will be participating in the tournament. Players from England are also likely to take part.
Players who have confirmed participation include:
Pakistan: Wasim Akram, Shahid Afridi, Abdur Razzaq, Ijaz Ahmed.
India: Robin Singh, Vinod Kambli, Sunil Joshi, Hrishikesh Kanitkar.
Bangladesh: Aminul Islam, Akram Khan
Sri Lanka: Arjuna Ranatunga, Arvinda DeSilva
West Indies: Jimmy Adams, Phil Simmons
Former West Indian all-rounder Larry Gomes will be the tournament referee and TV umpire.
S. K. Bansal from India and Mian M. Aslam are the international umpires.
Many top officials and former Test stars are also expected to attend the event.
Tickets are available Online with Indiaplaza.com.
This, incidentally, is the second major cricket event to be held in the United States in recent times after the five-match one-day series played between the 'A' sides of India and Australia at Los Angeles in September 1999.
Tickets have also gone on sale at over 90 South Asian stores in New York, New Jersey, Conneticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. Group and association discounts are available by calling 212-695-8604 x 21.
Tickets for each day are priced at $15 for the General Enclosure, and $25 for the Special Enclosure. Full three-day season passes are available for only $35 - General Enclosure and $60 - Special Enclosure. VIP tickets and passes for the players' Gala Dinner at the Royal Albert Palace are available. Reasonably priced food and refreshments will be available from stalls by Bombay Grill of Bergen County.
Corporate sponsors such as MetLife, PIA, and small businesses from the tri-state area, and members of the media have given cricket a great boost by taking opportunities to participate through high visibility sponsorships and field panels.
Lincoln Park West, located 20 minutes from New York City, is the ideal venue to bring together cricket lovers from all parts of the region. Local shuttle bus and ground transportation has been arranged to and from Path station at Journal Square, Jersey City for those coming from New York and parts of New Jersey via public transport.
The promoters of the event, Arif Afzal Usmani and Hasan Jalil are delighted with the encouragement and support of all the City, State, Federal and Parks agencies involved. Usmani states: "An event of this scale would not be possible without proper cooperation between government bodies and promoters like us to bring the beloved sport of cricket to New Jersey, and for a worldwide television audience."
What the superstar cricketers have to say about the event:
Wasim Akram: "I am really excited about the prospect of playing in the USA. I
am sure it will be a wonderful tournament."
Shahid Afridi: "Watch my sixes you'll remember forever!"
Vinod Kambli: "I am very keen to play especially with stars like Wasim Akram participating."
Dates / Times:
July 13-14-15 (Friday - Sunday) 9am - 6:30 pm each day.
Schedule:
| Group A | Group B |
| Pakistan Blues (PAK B) | Pakistan Greens(PAK G) |
| India Reds (IND R) | India Blues (IND B) |
| West Indies (WI) | Sri Lanka (SL) |
| England (ENG) | Bangladesh (BD) |
| June 13 | June 14 | June 15 |
| Pak B V Ind B | Ind R V WI | Ind R V SL |
| WI V Eng | Ind B V Eng | Pak G V BD |
| Pak G V SL | Pak G V Ind R | no match |
| Ind B V BD | Pak B V Eng | no match |
| Pak B V WI | SL V BD | no match |
Semi Finals
| No. 1 of Group A | Vs | No.2 of Group B |
| No. 2 of Group A | Vs | No.1 of Group B |
Finals
| Preliminary Rounds : | 8 overs each Team |
| Semi Final : | 10 overs each Team |
| Final : | 12 overs each Team |
What is Double Wicket?
ˇ Each team consists of two players.
Since the game requires both the players to bowl as well, it necessitates
the use of all-rounders, equally proficient in batting and bowling. Since
there is no fear of going back to the pavilion, players try to hit as many
boundaries they can. Since there are 8 overs -- a side's innings in qualifying
rounds -- results are quickly given. There are 10 overs in the semi-finals,
and 12 overs in the final round.
Venue:
Production:
The leading South Asian media house in USA, CinéMaya media, Inc., has been
given the contract to produce the live 3-day telecast for Zee TV, and the
event marketing for Sports Worldwide Inc., USA.
Sponsors:
For more information on the event please call 1-866-588-0957 or visit
www.sportsworldwideusa.com
Imagine a one-on-one battle between Mike Tyson and Bruce Lee. Double Wicket
is thrilling, fast-paced as cricket has never been before. This new version
of cricket, which has been growing in popularity for some time now, is
different from traditional cricket in the following ways:
ˇ When a player gets out, runs are deducted and he remains on the crease.
ˇ The innings is of eight overs. Both players have to bowl four each.
ˇ Stock players are used as fielders and wicketkeepers.
Lincoln Park is located ideally at the heart of Jersey City, NJ, 20 minutes
from New York and Central New Jersey. This family park has lush green
surroundings, and a good, smooth surface, suited for cricket.
Sports Worldwide Inc., USA, is promoting the sport of cricket in the US
under the leadership of renowned cricket commentator Hasan Jalil and
sports journalist Arif Afzal Usmani.
Sponsors of the championship include: Zee TV, MetLife, Royal Albert Palace,
The Indian Express (North American Edition), Urdu Times, EBC Radio 89.3 and
91.9 FM, www.ebcradio.com, RBC Radio, Sadaf Publication.