Firecracker ban issued for final

LONDON, JUNE 18: Pakistan8217;s hopes of a Karachi-style party at the cricket World Cup final at Lord8217;s on Sunday were given a knock when organisers announced today that fireworks would be banned.Fans were warned they would be thrown out if they let off crackers and fireworks during the game between Pakistan and Australia.World Cup events manager Michael Browning said: 8220;Fireworks are prohibited. If anyone lets off a firework, they will be evicted from the ground.8221;