Cricket-loving explorers head for match on Everest.Byline: ANI London, Apr.10 (ANI): A party of 50 cricket-loving explorers departed Lord's yesterday for an unusual tour. In 11 days' time, after flying, driving and finally trekking to a plateau 5,000 metres (17,000 ft) up in the Himalayas, more than three miles above sea level, they will play a match of Twenty20 cricket and set a world record: the highest altitude recorded for a field sport. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. The Times, the Nokia Maps Everest Test match is due to be played on a frozen lake near Everest base camp South Base Camp and North Base Camp are rudimentary campsites on Mount Everest that are used by mountain climbers during their ascent and descent of the mountain. Supplies are carried to the camps using porters and animals. called Gorak Shep, which means "dead raven" in the language of the Sherpas who will accompany the cricketers. The teams, named Hillary and Tenzing, will play a match of 20 overs a side under the proper laws of cricket The laws of cricket are a set of rules framed by the Marylebone Cricket Club which serve to standardise the format of cricket matches across the world to ensure uniformity and fairness. . They will use wooden stumps and bats, a pink leather ball (which stands out better against the snowy terrain) and a full-sized artificial pitch that has been broken into three parts and will be carried up the mountain. The match is due to be played on the Queen's official birthday
The Queen's Official Birthday (sometimes known as "the Queen's Birthday") is celebrated as a public holiday in several Commonwealth countries—usually Commonwealth , and a message of support from Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace (bŭk`ĭng-əm), residence of British sovereigns from 1837, in Westminster metropolitan borough, London, England, adjacent to St. James's Park. was sent to the two teams. After the match, a proper British cricket tea will be taken and the Union Jack raised in the Queen's honour. The match is being played for charity, and it is expected that over 250,000 pounds would be raised for the Himalayan Trust and the Lord's Taverners. Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook, the England Test captain and vice-captain, have agreed to be the honorary captains. (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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