| Antigua &
Barbuda Cricket |
The game of Cricket in
Antigua is more of a religion than a mere
sport. Arriving here with the British, cricket has
been claimed by the region as one of its major
passions in life.
You are as likely to come across an excellent game
on a village green or a beach, as an International
Match at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium
which officially opened its doors in March 2007
ready for the super 8s leg of the ICC Cricket World
Cup Tournament held right across the Caribbean.
Antigua
has created some exceptional cricketers in its
Cricketing history worthy of particular note are
Sir Vivian Richards who ruled the world as best
batsman for 10 years and was the former captain of
the Windies Team, and fast bowler Andy Roberts.
Later stars are Curtly Ambrose, Richie Richardson
and Ridley Jacobs. |
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Prime Minister Hon. Winston Baldwin Spencer
playing Cricket at Dickenson Bay Beach Bash 2004 |
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If you are a
cricket fan and in fact even if you are not a day of
cricket is a brilliant way to view Antigua culture first
hand the excitement and energy that surround the game is
fantastic fun and the whole island is literally bouncing
when cricket is in town. |
Sir Vivian Richards Cricket
Ground
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Each year
there are international games played in Antigua, for latest
fixtures check out
www.windiescricket.com |
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West Indies
v Australia at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground
Friday 30th May -
Tuesday 3rd June
Click here for ticket info |
Independence Cricket Fest
As part of the island celebrations of
Independence each year at the end of October, the
Independence Cricket Fest brings together cricket players
and fans from around the world.
Click
here for details of this years events. |
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The inaugural 20/20 Cricket
Tournament held at the Stanford Cricket ground
in 2006, where teams across the Caribbean competed for huge
cash prizes
firmly confirmed the games place in the Caribbean and
Worldwide Cricket
Calendar.
Click here to read more |
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