Stumpy, the offi cial mascot Stumpy, a three dimensional plush mas- cot is the brainchild of y ICC to commemorate The o r of the tenth year of ICC l World Cup and create a gglory face for the tournament. First World Cup -Clive Lloyd receives Stumpy is available in the trophy from Prince Philip . History of the trophies various sizes.

Prudential Cup trophy he countdown is already on and the entire nation is again in high spirits Previous winners of the Feb. 24 - West Indies Vs . The Prudential Cup trophy was awarded to the winners of the WorldWorld Cup from 1975-1983 when Prudential plc was the primary spon- Twith the hope of becoming the champions for the second time in the New Delhi history of the World Cup games. Our cricketers are oozing in confi dence. World Cup sors. The trophies’ designs changed when the sponsors changed 1975. In . West Indies beat Feb. 26 - Vs . So, let’s cheer and support them to win back the cup. The tenth edition of until the 1999 World Cup. . R. Premadasa Stadium the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Cricket Championship Therefore, the fi rst three World Cups had a similar trophy while 1979. In England. West Indies beat March 1 - Sri Lanka Vs Kenya. is scheduled to begin on February 17. The opening ceremony to this much 1987, 1992 and 1996 had different trophies, because of different England. R. Premadasa Stadium. awaited sporting event will be held in , , with the participa- sponsors. The ICC then decided to award its own trophy. 1983. In England. India beat West Indies. March 3 - South Africa Vs The current trophy was created for the 1999 championships and is tion of the 14 contesting teams. 1987. In India and Pakistan. Australia beat The Netherlands. Mohali the fi rst permanent prize in the tournament’s history. The trophyy The idea of a World Championship cricket tournament of any kind was fi rst England. Pakistan Vs Canada. was designed and made in London. conceived in 1912 when the three Test playing nations at that time, Eng- Arjuna 1992. In Australia and New Zealand. A replica of the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy is presented to thee land, Australia and South Africa made arrangements to organise one. But proudly R Premadasa Stadium Pakistan beat England. winning team of the Cricket World Cup. The current trophy whichch bad weather which prevailed prevented the competition from getting off the holds aloft March 5 - Sri Lanka Vs Australia. 1996. In India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. is 60 cm high, is made from silver and gold, and features a goldenn ground and the experiment was abandoned. the trophy R. Premadasa Stadium. Sri Lanka beat Australia. globe held up by three silver columns, shaped as stumps and bails.s. However, in 1975 following a highly successful domestic limited over tour- when March 8 - Pakistan Vs New Zealand. 1999. In England.Australia beat Pakistan. These represent the three fundamental aspects of cricket: ,g, nament in England, the idea of a World Cup cricket tournament surfaced Sri Lanka Pallekele and fi elding, while the globe characterises a cricket ball. It 2003. In South Africa. Australia beat India. again. won the March 10 - Sri Lanka Vs Zimbabwe. is designed with platonic dimensions, so that it can be easily recog-og- 2004. In West Indies. Australia beat Sri In 1975 the World Cup tournament was played in England with six Test World Australians celebrating victory. Pallekele nised from any angle. The trophy weighs approximately 11 kilogramsrams Lanka. playing nations, namely England, Australia, West Indies, New Zealand, India Cup. March 14 - Pakistan Vs Zimbabwe. and has the names of the previous winners inscribed on its base. ThereThere and Pakistan, joined by associate members of the ICC, Sri Lanka and East Pallekele is still room for another ten teams to have their names inscribed. Africa. The fi nal match was played at the world famous cricket grounds, Participating countries Venues and dates Bangladesh Vs Netherlands. Chittagong. The ICC keeps the trophy with the inscriptions while an exact replicaeplica The opening ceremony will take place on Lords in London. The 14 countries taking part have been March 17 - England Vs West Indies. without the inscriptions is awarded to the winners. The tournament which is held once in four years is conducted for the third divided into two groups. February 17 in Bangladesh. The replica, is identical in all aspects apart from the inscription ofof thethee occasion in the sub-continent. It was held jointly in India and Pakistan in In Group ‘A’ Altogether 29 matches will be played in March 18 - Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand. previous champions. 1987. Then in 1996 it was again held in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It was Defending champions Australia, India - Mumbai, Mohali, Ahmedabad, Mumbai duringg this time that our national team created history. They succeeded in Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Nagpur, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai and Ireland Vs Netherlands. Kolkata. Winners - Prudential Cup enteringentering the fi nalsnal and the Sri Lankans beat Australia in thel decisivc match New Delhi. Zimbabwe, Canada, Kenya. March 19 - Australia Vs Pakistan. and other trophies playedplayed at tto become the World Champions. What a great achievement Twelve matches will be played in Sri Lanka In Group ‘B’ R. Premadasa Stadium. Australia - 1987 itit was with the eentiren nation celebrating the historic win. India, South Africa, England, West In- - ,Hambantota, Pallekele. Bangladesh vs South Africa. Dhaka. West Indies - 1975, 1979 The 2011 trophy However,However, matchesmatche will not be played in Pakistan in this year’s tournament dies, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands. Eight matches are scheduled to be played March 23 - First quarter fi nal. Dhaka India - 1983 duedue to securitsecurityy rreasons.e in Bangladesh - Dhaka and Chittagong. March 24 - Second quarter fi nal. Pakistan - 1992 The Sri Lankan teamt led by seems to be a favourite side R. Premadasa Stadium. Sri Lanka - 1996 toto win the ‘Cup’ this time along with India, because of the experience they SomeSome of tthe fi xtures March 25- Third quarter fi nal. Dhaka ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy have in playing inin the sub-continent. But we know, that cricket is a glorious Feb.19Feb.19 - IndiaIndn Vs Bangladesh. Dhaka March 26 - Fourth quarter fi nal. Australia - 1999, 2003, 2007 gamegame fi lled wiwitht uncertainties. There is so much of unexpected drama, Sri Lankan squadquad Feb.Feb. 2200 - NeNNew Zealand Vs Kenya. Chennai. Ahmedabad twiststwists andand turns that takes placepp and so predictionspredi cannot The fi rst trophy Sri Lanka VVs Canada. Hambantota. March 29 - First semi fi nal. bebe made,made, untiluntil thethe lastlast ballball is .bowled. Kumar Sangakkara (),Captain), Feb.Feb. 2211 - AuAAustralia Vs Zimbabwe. R. Premadasa Stadium. Mahela Jayawardena ((V.Captain),V.Captain), - Ranjan Anandappa Ahmedabad.Ahmedabaad March 30- Second semi fi nal. Mohali. T.M. Dilshan, Upul TTharanga,haranga, Feb.23Feb.23 - PPakistana Vs Kenya Hambantota. April 2 - Final - Mumbai ,a, CChamarahamara Silva, ,weera, , Thisaraisara Perera, Nuwan Kulasekera, DDilharailhara FerFer-- nando, ,dis, Muthiah Muralitharan, Rangananna Herath Herath.. .