Who fixed 1996 semi final?
Vinod Kambli
NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Mohammed Azharuddin on Friday lashed out at Vinod Kambli for hinting that India’s 1996 World Cup semifinal match could have been fixed, saying the allegations have been made by a person who lacks character and were “absolutely rubbish”.
Why did Vinod Kambli drop?
Former India Test batsman Vinod Kambli – known for his pugnacious batting as much as his flamboyant lifestyle – suffered a heart attack on Friday (September 29). Kambli, who fell out of selectors’ reckoning over a decade ago, was admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital after he suffered the attack while driving.
Who won the Cricket World Cup in 1996?
The 1996 Cricket World Cup, also called the Wills World Cup 1996 after its official sponsors, ITC ‘s Wills brand, was the sixth Cricket World Cup, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It was a second World Cup to be hosted by Pakistan and India, and for the first time by Sri Lanka. The tournament was won by Sri Lanka, which
What was the name of the 6th Cricket World Cup?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The 1996 Cricket World Cup, also called the Wills World Cup 1996 after its official sponsors, ITC ‘s Wills brand, was the sixth Cricket World Cup, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It was a second World Cup to be hosted by Pakistan and India, and for the first time by Sri Lanka.
Why did Sri Lanka abandon the 1996 World Cup semi-final against India?
Armed security lead the Sri Lankan team off the pitch after the abandonment of their 1996 semi-final against India at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. In an unprecedented move, match referee Clive Lloyd awarded the match to Sri Lanka when the disgraceful hooliganlism of the crowd could not be brought under control by the authorities © Getty Images
Which teams made their ICC World Cup debut in 1996?
The three Associate teams (previously one) to qualify through the 1994 ICC Trophy – the United Arab Emirates, Kenya and the Netherlands – also made their World Cup debuts in 1996. The Netherlands lost all of their five matches, including a defeat to the UAE, while Kenya recorded a surprise victory over the West Indies in Pune.