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Download Solution PDFWho hosted the 2011 ODI cricket world cup?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
Key Points
- The 2011 ODI Cricket World Cup was co-hosted by India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
- This was the tenth edition of the Cricket World Cup, and it was the third time it was held in the Indian subcontinent.
- India went on to win the tournament, marking their second World Cup victory, the first being in 1983.
- The final match was held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, where India defeated Sri Lanka.
- The tournament featured a total of 14 teams competing in 49 matches.
Additional Information
- The 2011 Cricket World Cup saw the use of the Decision Review System (DRS) for the first time in a World Cup.
- It was the first time that Bangladesh co-hosted the World Cup, although India and Sri Lanka had previously co-hosted in 1987 and 1996.
- The tournament was notable for the high-scoring matches and the performances of several key players, including India's Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh, who was named the Player of the Tournament.
- The mascot for the 2011 World Cup was Stumpy, a young elephant.
- The official song of the 2011 Cricket World Cup was "De Ghuma Ke", composed by the trio of Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy.
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