In a recent survey from the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, at least 10 to 12 million peoples’ attention is going to shift to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 which is co-hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Due to this India is going to lose about 768 million man hours in 43 days long one-day marathon from 19 February to April 2.
Here’s how you can be the part of two month Cricket World Cup party.
Here’s how you can be the part of two month Cricket World Cup party.
The World Cup Ticket:
If yet you haven’t got your Cricket World Cup tickets, you need to be fast and furious to get it. You can book fastly disappearing tickets on Kyazoonga.com, the official online ticket hub and be careful from fakers on the internet. You need to be prepare to pay approximately 12-percent of the ticket fare in bank charges, service and taxes.
When your booking is confirmed, Kyazoonga writes “Woo hoo!”
At this point if you don’t find a good seat online then officially appointed travel agents will be your best bet.
When your booking is confirmed, Kyazoonga writes “Woo hoo!”
At this point if you don’t find a good seat online then officially appointed travel agents will be your best bet.
Best Travel Deals:
If your World Cup watching involves traveling then Cutting Edge Events (www.cuttingedgeevents.info, +91 9819549724/ +91 9820027663) will be your best bet. Want to Why? They have lots of ticket packages and tie ups with hotels.
Similar packages are also offered by Tui (www.tui.in, +91 (0) 22 33005555) which is more expensive than the Cutting Edge Events. The base package for the final game of World Cup at Cutting Edge Events starts at INR. 27,800, while on Tui it is INR. 42,000.
If you’re travelling within India, book a domestic flight on http://www.smartmusafir.com/ and get a cash back offer on your every domestic ticket. Book before March 20 and use before April 11. yatra.com is also offering some exiting deals with a free ticket redeemable on IndiGo. You should book before March 25 and use before April 15.
If your World Cup watching involves traveling then Cutting Edge Events (www.cuttingedgeevents.info, +91 9819549724/ +91 9820027663) will be your best bet. Want to Why? They have lots of ticket packages and tie ups with hotels.
Similar packages are also offered by Tui (www.tui.in, +91 (0) 22 33005555) which is more expensive than the Cutting Edge Events. The base package for the final game of World Cup at Cutting Edge Events starts at INR. 27,800, while on Tui it is INR. 42,000.
If you’re travelling within India, book a domestic flight on http://www.smartmusafir.com/ and get a cash back offer on your every domestic ticket. Book before March 20 and use before April 11. yatra.com is also offering some exiting deals with a free ticket redeemable on IndiGo. You should book before March 25 and use before April 15.
You should know: six-month multiple-entry visas issuing by India, but a new rule means you have to wait two months before returning, once you leave the country.
Best matches to attend
Here are some matches you don’t want to miss:
1. India vs. Bangladesh: The inauguration game on February 19 in Dhaka. Bangladesh knocked out India in last Cricket World Cup 2007, and the Indians haven’t forgotten it.
2. Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan: The 10th game of group A, on February 26 in Colombo. Including one semi-final, Pakistan was supposed to hold 14 matches, but was stripped of their World Cup hosting rights in the wake of the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore.
3. India vs. England: February 27, Sunday in Bangalore.
4. Sri Lanka vs. Australia: In Colombo, March 5. The match is going to happen between last world cup finalists Sri Lanka Vs Australia.
5. India vs. South Africa: In Nagpur, March 12. Recently India lost one day series against South Africa in South Africa. Can India can take its revenge this time.
6. Final in Mumbai: April 2. It’s not easy to guess the level of madness if India will make to the final. So watch it and feel the heat.
Here are some matches you don’t want to miss:
1. India vs. Bangladesh: The inauguration game on February 19 in Dhaka. Bangladesh knocked out India in last Cricket World Cup 2007, and the Indians haven’t forgotten it.
2. Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan: The 10th game of group A, on February 26 in Colombo. Including one semi-final, Pakistan was supposed to hold 14 matches, but was stripped of their World Cup hosting rights in the wake of the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore.
3. India vs. England: February 27, Sunday in Bangalore.
4. Sri Lanka vs. Australia: In Colombo, March 5. The match is going to happen between last world cup finalists Sri Lanka Vs Australia.
5. India vs. South Africa: In Nagpur, March 12. Recently India lost one day series against South Africa in South Africa. Can India can take its revenge this time.
6. Final in Mumbai: April 2. It’s not easy to guess the level of madness if India will make to the final. So watch it and feel the heat.
Best Bars in the host cities:
Here’s the list of cities and information you should know about these cities in this World Cup.
Mumbai: Special world cup offers and big TV screens at Geoffrey’s, Marine Plaza and Sports Bar Express are waiting for you.
Here’s the list of cities and information you should know about these cities in this World Cup.
Mumbai: Special world cup offers and big TV screens at Geoffrey’s, Marine Plaza and Sports Bar Express are waiting for you.
Note Down: Visit Shivaji Park for a glimpse of the birthplace of legendary Indian cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar.
Sports Bar Express, ground floor, Regal Cinema Building, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Colaba, Contact Info: +91 (0) 22 66396682;
Geoffrey’s, Marine Plaza, 29 Marine Drive; Contact Info: +91 (0) 22 22851212
New Delhi: Howzzat is waiting for you! A cricket themed bar has enormous TV screens with its own beer. Cozy Red Monkey Bar is another bar has all day happy hours on Mondays and Tuesdays, true live sound system and discounts on beer.
Note Down: Here you can watch the match with five hundred plus fans on big screen at the DLF promenade. Without any cost!
Howzzat, Galaxy Hotel, NH-8, Sector 15, Part II, Gurgaon; is another option. Contact by phone: +91 (0) 24 4565000;
Note Down: Here you can watch the match with five hundred plus fans on big screen at the DLF promenade. Without any cost!
Howzzat, Galaxy Hotel, NH-8, Sector 15, Part II, Gurgaon; is another option. Contact by phone: +91 (0) 24 4565000;
Chennai: At 10 Downing Street, a 15-minute drive from the Chepauk stadium you can start drinking at noon as all bars shut at 11 p.m. Here you can get an afternoon deal of Rs 250 which will get you beer, the chef’s special and dessert.
Note Down: Don’t challenge the Chennai spectators on World Cup trivia at the pub as famous cricket website cricinfo.com calls them “the most knowledgeable cricket fans in the country”.
No.50, Kences Inn Boutique Hotel, North Boag Road, T.Nagar; Contact Info: +91 (0) 44 28113004, 28152152
Bangalore: Guzzlers Inn is a convenient post and pre match watering hole at a 10-minute walk from Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Note Down: Don’t look directly into those crazy fan eyes as a 2010 DNA story reveals that the India’s tech hub and a student town is increasingly resorting to hypnosis to deal with stress.
48, Rest House Road, Brigade Road; Contact Info: +91 9844096185, +91 (0) 80 25587336.
Kolkata: The game between India vs England was moved to Bangalore from Eden Gardens because the Kolkata stadium was not prepared in time for this match. Here the bars open till 3 A.M.
Note Down: Don’t challenge the Chennai spectators on World Cup trivia at the pub as famous cricket website cricinfo.com calls them “the most knowledgeable cricket fans in the country”.
No.50, Kences Inn Boutique Hotel, North Boag Road, T.Nagar; Contact Info: +91 (0) 44 28113004, 28152152
Bangalore: Guzzlers Inn is a convenient post and pre match watering hole at a 10-minute walk from Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Note Down: Don’t look directly into those crazy fan eyes as a 2010 DNA story reveals that the India’s tech hub and a student town is increasingly resorting to hypnosis to deal with stress.
48, Rest House Road, Brigade Road; Contact Info: +91 9844096185, +91 (0) 80 25587336.
Kolkata: The game between India vs England was moved to Bangalore from Eden Gardens because the Kolkata stadium was not prepared in time for this match. Here the bars open till 3 A.M.
Note Down: Kolkata is famous for its largest and most famous Eden Gardens stadium, and some notorious Indian cricket fans.
Nocturne, 31, Shakespeare Sarani, HSBC Building, Elgin is another place; Contact by phone: +91 9831252442, +91 (0) 33 22903648
Colombo: Visit cricket club café and watch Sir Donald Bradman's memorabilia and enjoy drink of lots of beer here.
Nocturne, 31, Shakespeare Sarani, HSBC Building, Elgin is another place; Contact by phone: +91 9831252442, +91 (0) 33 22903648
Colombo: Visit cricket club café and watch Sir Donald Bradman's memorabilia and enjoy drink of lots of beer here.
Note Down: Here gambling is not illegal, so visit one of the famous pubs in Colombo.
Cricket Club Cafe, 34, Queens Road; Contact: +94 (0) 11 2501384, Website: thecricketclubcafeceylon.com
CricTech: live mobile streaming, online gaming and Podcasts
Vodafone subscribers can watch live streaming of the match coverage, cool World Cup podcasts featuring quick bites from players and play the new Fantasy Cricket League games online by Zapak.
CricTech: live mobile streaming, online gaming and Podcasts
Vodafone subscribers can watch live streaming of the match coverage, cool World Cup podcasts featuring quick bites from players and play the new Fantasy Cricket League games online by Zapak.
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