<p>Stumpy is an elephant showcasing the majesty of the sub-continent, and the name was arrived upon after an online contest inviting suggestions, said Professor Ratnakar Shetty, the World Cup’s tournament director.<br /><br />With Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene in attendance, Shetty expressed the optimism that all infrastructure will be ready well before the tournament kicks off in early February next year.<br /><br />The four players all said the tournament would be a memorable spectacle which will help boost tourism in the region and showcase the passion and love for cricket of the millions in the staging countries of India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.</p>
<p>Stumpy is an elephant showcasing the majesty of the sub-continent, and the name was arrived upon after an online contest inviting suggestions, said Professor Ratnakar Shetty, the World Cup’s tournament director.<br /><br />With Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene in attendance, Shetty expressed the optimism that all infrastructure will be ready well before the tournament kicks off in early February next year.<br /><br />The four players all said the tournament would be a memorable spectacle which will help boost tourism in the region and showcase the passion and love for cricket of the millions in the staging countries of India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.</p>
