Cricket World Cup and Asian Cup join forces for big crowds in Canberra

By Chris Dutton
Updated August 26 2014 - 10:18am, first published August 20 2014 - 8:05pm
More than 50,000 fans could front up at Manuka Oval for the three Cricket World Cup matches in the capital. Photo: Melissa Adams
More than 50,000 fans could front up at Manuka Oval for the three Cricket World Cup matches in the capital. Photo: Melissa Adams

Cricket minnows Bangladesh and Afghanistan are more popular than two of the world's best teams, and World Cup officials are convinced three games at Manuka Oval can attract almost 50,000 people next year.