MUMBAI: Inspectors visited Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium Monday ahead of the cricket World Cup starting next month amid growing concern over delayed preparations for the six-week event. The Wankhede ground, which has been completely rebuilt, and Kolkata's Eden Gardens are two venues attracting close attention from the International Cricket Council (ICC) inspection team. Officials at the Mumbai Cricket Association confirmed the visit without giving further details, and the ICC team are due at Eden Gardens Tuesday. The World Cup, which is being hosted by India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, opens on Feb. 19, with organizers rushing to overcome construction delays plaguing some venues. The Mumbai stadium has undergone a two-year 55 million dollar renovation in preparation for its first World Cup fixture on March 13. It will also host the final on April 2. Organizers of the World Cup have dismissed fears of a repeat of last year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, when many venues were badly delayed and scruffily finished. – Agence France
