Per BBC Sport, Pakistan has been revoked any hosting rights for the 2011 World Cup by the International Cricket Council due to an "uncertain security situation." Pakistan along with India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka were set to co-host the event, but due to the terrorist attacks that left seven Sri Lankan cricketers and an assistant coach injured in Lahore March 3rd the International Cricket Council has decided that is too much of a risk. "It is a regrettable decision but our priority is to deliver a safe, secure, successful event, " said International Cricket Council David Morgan. Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket board Ijaz Butt said, "It's a disappointing decision but it can't be helped. Nobody wants to play in Pakistan following the attacks in Lahore."
Twittiers reacted to the news.
adnansalimPakistan loses out on world cup cricket hosting. who do we blame? bad intel on foreign attacks? poor security for the lankans?17 Apr 2009from web
hammeruk14really sad news for PCB with the announcement of no world cup cricket matches to be played in pakistan understandable tbh but still sad17 Apr 2009from web
After a seven year drought, the Chicago Blackhawks returned to the playoffs with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win last night versus the Calgary Flames in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.
Per ChicagoTribune.com, the electrified crowd of 22,478 at the United Center helped fuel Chicago's comeback win. Martin Havlat's first of two goals came with 5:33 left in regulation to tie the game at 2-2. With only 12 seconds into overtime, Havlat scored his second goal of the game to cinch the W for the 'Hawks.
ESPN highlights of the game:
Chicagoans share their excitement after last night's game on Twitter:
ghettosloth17:: the Blackhawks winning last night incredible for the fans and the city of Chicago ... keep it going, boys...17 Apr 2009from twhirl
boxwatcherI'm still pumped after that Blackhawks win last night. It was an amazing atmosphere at the UC. Hope they can build off that win..17 Apr 2009from web
bkeeleyGood to see the Blackhawks put the last one in the net late last night. Its been 12 years!17 Apr 2009from web
ChazammBlackhawks OT Winner!!! Revolution will be televised... Start your playoff beards now...17 Apr 2009from web
RyanBeardsleyBlackhawks and Bulls in the playoff's at the same time! Someone pinch me!17 Apr 2009from web
Fans even noted seeing Chicago Cubs players such as Mike Fontenot at the game:
tonyafatheadAND, loved seeing Cubs' players @ the Blackhawks game. Made me happy, but Fontenot better not be hungover for todays game! ;)17 Apr 2009from TweetDeck
scootermaccHopefully, the entire Cubs team watched the Blackhawks win last night. (>)17 Apr 2009from web
Chicago now has a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The next game is on Saturday, April 18 at 8 p.m. CT
adnansalim Pakistan loses out on world cup cricket hosting. who do we blame? bad intel on foreign attacks? poor security for the lankans?
srikanthv2 No World Cup in Pakistan. We'll miss the fireworks.
hammeruk14 really sad news for PCB with the announcement of no world cup cricket matches to be played in pakistan understandable tbh but still sad
RashidMukhtar @bbcnews Yes, cricket is a religion in Pakistan. Sad news for Pak cricket & fans. ICC should have rather moved the World Cup to Aus/NZ.
omairzahid Just heard that Pakistan won't be hosting the 2011 Cricket World Cup, can't pretend I'm surprised.
iplt20cricket Terror-ridden Pakistan loses World Cup hosting rights
AIESECPAKISTAN hates the fact that Pakistan was revoked as an official host for the cricket world cup 2011!
