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The ICC has said it will use the Decision Review System (DRS) based on Hawkeye technology.

Review system for WC

New Delhi: The ICC has said it will use the Decision Review System (DRS) based on Hawkeye technology for all World Cup matches next year,while the Hot Spot technology could be used only in the two semi-finals and the final of the mega event. India captain MS Dhoni is known to be in favour of the hotspot technology,which uses infrared sensors to show whether the ball has hit bat,pad or glove.

Over-speeding KP fined

Melbourne: England batsman Kevin Pietersen was on Thursday fined for over-speeding near Geelong in Victoria. The police officer used a laser speed detector to nab the 30-year-old batsman,who was allegedly driving at 121km/h in a 110km/h zone on the Geelong Ring Road at 2.35pm,the Herald-Sun reported. Pietersen was fined $239 and lost three demerit points. His joyride in the $475,000 yellow sports car came courtesy of Shane Warnes relationship with a local dealer.

Lanka-WI ODIs postponed

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Sooriyawewa: The five-match limited-overs series between Sri Lanka and the West Indies has been postponed due to bad weather. Sri Lanka Cricket announced that the one-day series has been rescheduled for next year and is likely to get underway late January. A single T20 match has also been postponed. Most of a three-Test series earlier was disrupted by rain and ended in a 0-0 draw.

Eden will be ready by Feb 27

Kolkata: Cricket Association of Bengal chief Jagmohan Dalmiya has assured enthusiasts that the Eden Gardens,scheduled to host four World Cup matches,would be ready by February 27 for their first match of the event. After meeting an ICC inspection team at the ground,Dalmiya said delayed construction should not be a cause for concern. Even other venues,where renovation work is going on,are not ready yet, Dalmiya said.