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Frustration at test match farce in Antigua

Source: BDNews24

London : United Kingdom | 9 months ago

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Players, officials and fans were left bemused and angered by the abandonment of the second test between West Indies and England on Friday after the pitch at the Sir Viv Richards Stadium proved unplayable. Sandy and loose run-ups were judged too dangerous for the bowlers and the match was abandoned after...

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On the Front Foot: It won't be pitch perfect but Freddo's ARG can pass test

News Source: The independent | 9 months ago

When the cloud gathered over the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Friday, Keith Frederick was holding the silver lining. He has been the curator of the Antigua Recreation Ground for 10 years, and when the last Test match was played there in 2006 his...
The odd slap of paint and England will get over the halfway line

News Source: The independent | 9 months ago

The Antigua Recreation Ground scoreboard is given a much-needed facelift Throughout this tiny country yesterday the sentiment was overwhelming...Armies of volunteers swarmed over the dear old Antigua Recreation Ground to make it spick and span for...
ICC ready to pitch in

News Source: 7days | 9 months ago

International Cricket Council (ICC) may take a tough stance and remove Test match status from the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground. World cricket’s governing body is set to act after the abandonment of the second Test between West Indies and England...
Strauss welcomes 'result' wicket

News Source: BBC | 9 months ago

West Indies v England Dates: 15-19 February Start time: 1400 GMT Venue: Antigua Recreation Ground Coverage: Listen to Test Match Special on BBC Radio 4LW, 5 Live Sports Extra, the Red Button and BBC Sport website...Also live on Sky Sports. England...
Sir Viv feels the pain of doomed Test

News Source: Hindustan times | 9 months ago

Players, fans, media personnel, and concessionaires all had reason to bemoan the abandonment of the second Test between the West Indies and England on Friday at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground. Spare a thought however, for the man whose name...
The Royal Gazette, Bermuda: Are the Windies back for good? Time will tell

News Source: Uinta County News | 9 months ago

I have been taunted everyday since the debacle by the West Indies fans, and rightfully so. Never in my wildest dreams could I have seen this coming. England being bowled out for a mere 51 by the West Indies in the second innings of a Test match is...