World Cup 2011 (hosts)

[sohum]

The argument that Australia and New Zealand haven't had the WC for a long time is valid, for me. But trying to say that better quality cricket will be played there is just using erratic reasoning.

[siddharth2002]

I think the world cup can be hosted in my backyard, all the goodies promised. At least it will make me a millionaire.

[aussie1st]

Put it simply Aus should get it this time and Asia next time round. If the ICC didn't scrap their rotation policy Aus would be hosting the WC.
Then you have the problem where if Asia host the 2011, then 2015 is Aus, 2019 possibly England, 2023 SA/WI then 2027 back to Asia. Thus you have SA or WI and Aus missing out on the WC for a very longer period.

They should have kept the old rotation policy but clearly they are going after the money.

[siddharth2002]

Originally Posted by aussie1st

Put it simply Aus should get it this time and Asia next time round. If the ICC didn't scrap their rotation policy Aus would be hosting the WC.
Then you have the problem where if Asia host the 2011, then 2015 is Aus, 2019 possibly England, 2023 SA/WI then 2027 back to Asia. Thus you have SA or WI and Aus missing out on the WC for a very longer period.

They should have kept the old rotation policy but clearly they are going after the money.

Actually yeah, its not about money all the time. Aus and NZ should get it, it been a long time and the pitches here will be top notch for the cup. And Obviously AUs and NZ have the best facilities and crowd are also pretty good plus a good place to be for holydaying in summers.

[aussie1st]

Aus also have the Aussie open currently going on so it can attract fans from there assuming the WC is held in Jan/Feb

[siddharth2002]

Originally Posted by aussie1st

Aus also have the Aussie open currently going on so it can attract fans from there assuming the WC is held in Jan/Feb

you mean it always happen in Jan/Feb every year, although if it does than it could be an overkill for spectators and audience alike.

[aussie1st]

Well there was something about the Aus open being moved to march or something but I'm pretty sure its staying in Jan now. The Cricket WC if in Aus would have to be held around Jan/Feb as that is the summer season and holiday season for the students.

[siddharth2002]

Originally Posted by aussie1st

Well there was something about the Aus open being moved to march or something but I'm pretty sure its staying in Jan now. The Cricket WC if in Aus would have to be held around Jan/Feb as that is the summer season and holiday season for the students.

That might just happen. Correct me if I am mistaken, the Wimbledon was played simultaneously with World Cup 99 in England.

[kodos]

Originally Posted by siddharth2002

Actually yeah, its not about money all the time. Aus and NZ should get it, it been a long time and the pitches here will be top notch for the cup. And Obviously AUs and NZ have the best facilities and crowd are also pretty good plus a good place to be for holydaying in summers.

I wouldn't say the crowd has been too good in Aus and NZ recently. The Chappel Hadlee series and recently the racist taunts by Aus crowds to the SA players continue. But yes the facilities in Aus and NZ are the best in the world and should deserve the WC. If the WC would be played in Aus I feel it should also be played Jan/Feb despite the Aus open taking place at the same time. Or perhaps even schedule it to December/Jan.

[siddharth2002]

Originally Posted by kodos

I wouldn't say the crowd has been too good in Aus and NZ recently. The Chappel Hadlee series and recently the racist taunts by Aus crowds to the SA players continue. But yes the facilities in Aus and NZ are the best in the world and should deserve the WC. If the WC would be played in Aus I feel it should also be played Jan/Feb despite the Aus open taking place at the same time. Or perhaps even schedule it to December/Jan.

hehe, you have no idea about the racist taunts that Indians or for that matter Asians crowd throw at visiting teams. I know cause I've been there to see it all.
Laul

[ajay2k5]

Well looking at previous world cups I bid for Australia because it's our turn again.

2007 West Indies
2003 South Africa
1999 England
1996 India/Pakistan/Sri Lanka
1992 Australia/New Zealand
1987 India/Pakistan
1983 England
1979 England
1975 England

[aussie1st]

Originally Posted by kodos

I wouldn't say the crowd has been too good in Aus and NZ recently. The Chappel Hadlee series and recently the racist taunts by Aus crowds to the SA players continue. But yes the facilities in Aus and NZ are the best in the world and should deserve the WC. If the WC would be played in Aus I feel it should also be played Jan/Feb despite the Aus open taking place at the same time. Or perhaps even schedule it to December/Jan.

It will be interesting seeing how they schedule the WC. They definitely should take advantage of the fans coming over to the Aus open. Best bet is to put it after the open so fans can stay longer.

[cricket doctor]

Pitches,conditions and facilities for cricket in AUS are best in the world. It'll be great if WC2011 is hosted by AUS.

[hondeyho]

Australlia for WC2011, by then Channel 4 may have the rights back and then we can all watch some top-class cricket in some of the best venues ever!

[usy]

Australia-New Zealand have only hosted World Cup once as it's been twice in Asia.