Pawar rules out violation of norms during Wankhede renovation

Kolhapur, Feb 11 (PTI) ICC president Sharad Pawar todayrubbished the allegations that environmental norms wereflouted for renovating Mumbai''s Wankhede stadium, which willhost three World Cup matches, including the final on April 2.

A PIL filed in the Bombay High court has contended thatthe permission for revamping of the stadium has been givenwithout considering the environmental issues.

"Some people can only make allegations. They can''t do anyconstructive work," Pawar told reporters here.

In the three matches to be played at the Wankhede, NewZealand would take on Canada on March 13, followed by thefixture between the Kiwis and Sri Lanka on March 18 and thesummit clash.