ICC dismiss plea to reinstate Eden Gardens

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – The International Cricket  Council (ICC) has rejected the Indian board’s request to keep  Eden Gardens in Kolkata as the venue for the World Cup match  between India and England on Feb. 27.

The governing body has also asked the Board of Control for  Cricket in India (BCCI) to confirm an alternative venue by the  end of this month, ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat told  Reuters yesterday.