About the Lawyers Cricket World Cup
The first World Cup was played in Hyderabad, India, in January, 2008. Teams from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Australia and Barristers from England and Wales took part, with India winning the Cup. The Cup was considered by those who took part to be so successful that it was decided to make it a regular event and the next Lawyers Cricket World Cup was held in Cambridge, England, in 2009.
The third annual Lawyers Cricket World Cup involving teams from Australia, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, England and host territory West Indies will be played in Barbados from 7th - 21st August 2011.
Venues such as Empire, Wanderers, Carlton, Weymouth, Queens Park, St Catherine and Lime (BET) have been chosen to host several of the matches. The UWI will host the three opening matches involving Australia, Sri Lanka Pakistan and the West indies A teams in addition to the two Semi-finals on 17th and 18th August. The final will take place at the Kensington Oval on Saturday 20th August.
Australian Team - Lawyers Cricket World Cup
1. Andrew Forbes
2. Jonathan Garforth
3. Ron Heinrich
4. Tim Leoncelli
5. Daniel Maroske
6. Chris McGowan
7. Murray Procter
8. Sebastian Reid
9. Josh Richards
10. Ian Smith
11. Adrian Tinetti
12. Ashley Tiplady
13. Warwick Lindsay
14. Tim Wheller
15. Dean WrightProgramme of Events
Sun August 7 Ceremonial Game: Prime Minister's XI vs Principal's XI Mon August 8 Group Phase Day 1 Tue August 9 Group Phase Day 2 Wed August 10 Rest Day - Commonwealth Inv. Game Thu August 11 Group Phase Day 3 Fri August 12 Rest Day - Commonwealth Inv. Game Sat August 13 International Business Conference / Sports Arbitration Mon August 15 Round 2 Mon August1 6 Round 3 Wed August 17 Semi Final 1 Thu August 18 Semi Final 2 Fri August 19 Rest Day Sat August 20 Finals at Kensington Oval Who is Taking Part?
This year the following teams will be competing at Barbados:AustraliaEnglandIndiaPakistanSri Lanka ASri Lanka BWest Indies LionsWest Indies Tigers> View pools, matches and fixtures
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Go to the official website for the Lawyers Cricket World Cup 2011