The main reasons behind Eden Gardens losing the match were the host venue obligations in relation to cricket operations, media, broadcast and sponsorship facilities which were not finalised and/or confirmed by the venue.
"Sadly, Eden Gardens in Kolkata was unable to meet the final deadline date of 25 January 2011. Regrettably, Eden Gardens has not made sufficient progress to justify the level of confidence required to confirm that the venue would be ready in good time. This was no easy decision to take and while it is most unfortunate, it is absolutely necessary," said Lorgat.
"Sadly, Eden Gardens in Kolkata was unable to meet the final deadline date of 25 January 2011. Regrettably, Eden Gardens has not made sufficient progress to justify the level of confidence required to confirm that the venue would be ready in good time. This was no easy decision to take and while it is most unfortunate, it is absolutely necessary," said Lorgat.
