GUWAHATI: Preparing to host an India-Sri Lanka ODI right here subsequent week, the Assam Cricket Association is searching for to make use of the chance to strengthen its declare for internet hosting World Cup matches, scheduled in India later this 12 months, officers stated on Saturday.
From following all normal protocols laid down by the BCCI for worldwide matches to taking particular steps like establishing of ‘inexperienced hall’ in case of any emergency, the state cricket physique will not be leaving something to likelihood.
The ACA Stadium will host the primary ODI of a three-match collection between India and Sri Lanka on January 10, the primary 50-over worldwide degree match right here in over 4 years.
“The BCCI has not finalised the venues for the World Cup that it will be hosting this year. Guwahati is a stronger contender and a lot will depend on how the next match is conducted,” BCCI joint secretary Devajit Saikia instructed PTI.
“ACA’s stake is not just on behalf of one state, but for the entire eight northeastern region. The ACA Stadium here is the only international cricket venue in the region and people of the entire region are aspiring for World Cup match here,” he added.
“The India-SL match will be an opportunity for the ACA to showcase its claim for hosting World Cup matches,” the previous ACA secretary maintained, pointing that no World Cup match has ever been performed in Guwahati although it has been a global cricket venue since Nineteen Eighties.
ACA president Taranga Gogoi stated the truth that it has been allotted a 50-over match signifies that Guwahati may very well be within the working for the World Cup.
“The BCCI could have allotted us a T20I. But that we were given the ODI hints that it wants to see how ACA hosts the 50-over format,” he stated.
The final worldwide match within the venue was a T20I between India and South Africa on October 2 final 12 months.
Saikia additional stated all normal protocols laid down by the BCCI are being adopted by the ACA, with further measures additionally being undertaken.
“We are using all our experience in trying to ensure that it is a smooth game,” he stated.
“For instance, a snake had come out in the field in the last T20I, which was an unforeseen situation. To ensure it is not repeated, chemicals are being sprayed and expert help enlisted,” he added.
The BCCI official stated a inexperienced hall has been arrange for evacuation in case of any medical emergency and the power might be out there for everybody, not simply the gamers.
He stated the chief minister had even requested for evaluation if a helicopter may very well be stored on stand-by, however as evening take-off and touchdown services usually are not out there within the stadium it couldn’t be completed this time.
“Rather than the result, how the match is conducted is more important. The ACA is working hard for its smooth conduct and we request the people to enjoy the match in the Stadium and help in its success,” Saikia added.
From following all normal protocols laid down by the BCCI for worldwide matches to taking particular steps like establishing of ‘inexperienced hall’ in case of any emergency, the state cricket physique will not be leaving something to likelihood.
The ACA Stadium will host the primary ODI of a three-match collection between India and Sri Lanka on January 10, the primary 50-over worldwide degree match right here in over 4 years.
“The BCCI has not finalised the venues for the World Cup that it will be hosting this year. Guwahati is a stronger contender and a lot will depend on how the next match is conducted,” BCCI joint secretary Devajit Saikia instructed PTI.
“ACA’s stake is not just on behalf of one state, but for the entire eight northeastern region. The ACA Stadium here is the only international cricket venue in the region and people of the entire region are aspiring for World Cup match here,” he added.
“The India-SL match will be an opportunity for the ACA to showcase its claim for hosting World Cup matches,” the previous ACA secretary maintained, pointing that no World Cup match has ever been performed in Guwahati although it has been a global cricket venue since Nineteen Eighties.
ACA president Taranga Gogoi stated the truth that it has been allotted a 50-over match signifies that Guwahati may very well be within the working for the World Cup.
“The BCCI could have allotted us a T20I. But that we were given the ODI hints that it wants to see how ACA hosts the 50-over format,” he stated.
The final worldwide match within the venue was a T20I between India and South Africa on October 2 final 12 months.
Saikia additional stated all normal protocols laid down by the BCCI are being adopted by the ACA, with further measures additionally being undertaken.
“We are using all our experience in trying to ensure that it is a smooth game,” he stated.
“For instance, a snake had come out in the field in the last T20I, which was an unforeseen situation. To ensure it is not repeated, chemicals are being sprayed and expert help enlisted,” he added.
The BCCI official stated a inexperienced hall has been arrange for evacuation in case of any medical emergency and the power might be out there for everybody, not simply the gamers.
He stated the chief minister had even requested for evaluation if a helicopter may very well be stored on stand-by, however as evening take-off and touchdown services usually are not out there within the stadium it couldn’t be completed this time.
“Rather than the result, how the match is conducted is more important. The ACA is working hard for its smooth conduct and we request the people to enjoy the match in the Stadium and help in its success,” Saikia added.