Test Cricket Stadiums

serendib · August 29th, 2005, 06:34 PM

Imperial · August 30th, 2005, 12:12 PM

This stadium is diffrent

Hindustani · January 11th, 2006, 07:25 PM

Antigua & Barbuda: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium

Capacity 20,000 of which 10,000 will be permanent.

Barbados: Kensington Oval

Capacity: 28,000 Seats. !!2007 World Cup Finals Venue!!

Grenada: Queen's Park

Capacity: 17,000 seats

Guyana: Providence Stadium

Capacity: 16,000 Seats.

Jamaica: Sabina Park

Capacity: 21,000 Seats

Jamaica: Greenfields Stadium (Trelawny)

Capacity: 25,000 Seats.

St. Kitts & Nevis: Warner Park Stadium

Capacity: 10,000 Seats.

Saint Lucia: Beausejour Stadium

St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Arnos Vale stadium in St. Vincent

Capacity: 12,000 Seats.

Trinidad & Tobago: Queens Park Oval

Capacity: 17,000 Seats.

Trinidad & Tobago: Brian Lara Stadium

Capacity: 15,000 Seats.

kingdomca · January 11th, 2006, 07:34 PM

some great venues there to come into use when real cricket resumes after the world cup nonsense.

Especially good to see the increased capacity at Barbados, which has long been far too small for Windies v England tests

huit · January 11th, 2006, 10:14 PM

They're going to build all these before the WC07 or are they already built?

Adamonline · January 12th, 2006, 12:59 AM

They're beautiful graphics. It will be nice to see these built, and I also look forward to the reemergence of the Windies as a cricket force. They were truly sensational in the 70's and 80's.

BobDaBuilder · January 12th, 2006, 02:28 AM

Some points:

# Great for West Indies cricket as their venues were in need for many years of redvelopments.
# This will help to make going out to the Carribean more attractive for future tours of English and Australian teams who have large followings.
# Some of those stadiums rebuilding programs are well behind schedule and some have been scrapped altogether last I heard.
The northern Jamaica ground, Trelawnly was dumped amid much critcism. The Antigua ground had barely broken ground a few months ago. Guyana seems to be getting wheels moving.

It will be interesting to see if they get everything up and running in time.

As for the World Cup itself. They need to go back to 8 nations with pre-qualifiers. The best World Cup staged was the 1992 event in Australia and only 8 nations were there. Everyone plays each other once, with a semi final and a final. Perfect. The current format has too many walkovers and does nothing to develop the sport in smaller nations. So is therefore pointless.

Hopefully when Oz gets the 2011 World Cup they will put things right.

BobDaBuilder · January 12th, 2006, 02:40 AM

On Georgetown's new ground there are some excellent photos of what it is supposed to look like once completed.

http://www.guyanastadium.netfirms.com/

Here is a photo of the new ground under construction.

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8...100_1430.0.jpg

They will really need to get a move on if they have any chance of finishing in time.

mikeyraw · January 12th, 2006, 07:29 AM

What happened to Florida hosting a few games?

BobDaBuilder · January 12th, 2006, 11:43 AM

USA ain't a cricket nation. Thank goodness for that too. They prefer their little "rounders" game which is nice and simple for them to understand.

michal-skoczen · January 12th, 2006, 02:44 PM

What? Cricket WC on Antiles?? Cool

Aren't that countries too small to host such a big games?

Durbsboi · January 12th, 2006, 02:56 PM

Mmm those stadium pics are still artists impressions, are they ready as yet?
the world cup is next year!!!
Remember if the infastructure aint ready by the end of Aug, South Africa is gonna host it again!

At least we will have a 2nd chance on winning the bloody thing at home!

BobDaBuilder · January 12th, 2006, 03:06 PM

^

Don't joke. From the pictures I have seen it looks as though they have only just started construction. They knew they were hosting the tournament years ago too.

They are on "Carribean time".

Durbsboi · January 12th, 2006, 03:12 PM

lol, having plenty of "smoke breaks"

ManchesterISwonderful · January 12th, 2006, 08:16 PM

St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Arnos Vale stadium in St. Vincent - That's the one. Right on the edge of the sea. Beautiful, one of the most picturesque surroundings in the world.

Hindustani · January 12th, 2006, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobDaBuilder

^

Don't joke. From the pictures I have seen it looks as though they have only just started construction. They knew they were hosting the tournament years ago too.

They are on "Carribean time".

Yes. All of them seem to be under renovation or U/C except the st. lucia one. here is the official World Cup Website.

http://www.cricketworldcup.com/Venues1.html

renell · January 14th, 2006, 03:56 AM

well it's about a year to the World Cup. Football World Cup it might not be, yet you don't know how much Indians, Aussies and Pommies love their cricket. Mix it with the nearby beach....

Towers · January 14th, 2006, 03:59 AM

it doesnt take long to construct a stadium though, i think they will be ready on time

BobDaBuilder · January 14th, 2006, 06:37 AM

Tell that to the Multiplex shareholders in regards to Wembley.

JAB323 · January 15th, 2006, 02:32 AM

I love cricket (Go SA) and I love these renderings.

August 29th, 2005, 06:34 PM	#1
serendib Elephas Maximus Maximas Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colombo Posts: 447 Likes (Received): 0	Rangiri Dambullu Stadium - Sri Lanka

January 11th, 2006, 07:25 PM	#3
Hindustani Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,015 Likes (Received): 7	!!2007 Cricket World Cup (West Indies)Venues!! Antigua & Barbuda: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Capacity 20,000 of which 10,000 will be permanent. Barbados: Kensington Oval Capacity: 28,000 Seats. !!2007 World Cup Finals Venue!! Grenada: Queen's Park Capacity: 17,000 seats Guyana: Providence Stadium Capacity: 16,000 Seats. Jamaica: Sabina Park Capacity: 21,000 Seats Jamaica: Greenfields Stadium (Trelawny) Capacity: 25,000 Seats. St. Kitts & Nevis: Warner Park Stadium Capacity: 10,000 Seats. Saint Lucia: Beausejour Stadium St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Arnos Vale stadium in St. Vincent Capacity: 12,000 Seats. Trinidad & Tobago: Queens Park Oval Capacity: 17,000 Seats. Trinidad & Tobago: Brian Lara Stadium Capacity: 15,000 Seats.

January 12th, 2006, 12:59 AM	#6
Adamonline PEACE AND PROSPERITY Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 699 Likes (Received): 0	They're beautiful graphics. It will be nice to see these built, and I also look forward to the reemergence of the Windies as a cricket force. They were truly sensational in the 70's and 80's. __________________ If you want to run with the big dogs ... you gotta learn to piss on tall trees.

January 12th, 2006, 02:28 AM	#7
BobDaBuilder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yarck Posts: 1,553 Likes (Received): 1	Some points: # Great for West Indies cricket as their venues were in need for many years of redvelopments. # This will help to make going out to the Carribean more attractive for future tours of English and Australian teams who have large followings. # Some of those stadiums rebuilding programs are well behind schedule and some have been scrapped altogether last I heard. The northern Jamaica ground, Trelawnly was dumped amid much critcism. The Antigua ground had barely broken ground a few months ago. Guyana seems to be getting wheels moving. It will be interesting to see if they get everything up and running in time. As for the World Cup itself. They need to go back to 8 nations with pre-qualifiers. The best World Cup staged was the 1992 event in Australia and only 8 nations were there. Everyone plays each other once, with a semi final and a final. Perfect. The current format has too many walkovers and does nothing to develop the sport in smaller nations. So is therefore pointless. Hopefully when Oz gets the 2011 World Cup they will put things right. Last edited by BobDaBuilder; January 12th, 2006 at 02:37 AM.

January 12th, 2006, 02:56 PM	#12
Durbsboi East Coast Massiv Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Durban Posts: 16,997 Likes (Received): 4	Mmm those stadium pics are still artists impressions, are they ready as yet? the world cup is next year!!! Remember if the infastructure aint ready by the end of Aug, South Africa is gonna host it again! At least we will have a 2nd chance on winning the bloody thing at home! __________________ Ðŭґطąמ South Africa's Playground! the Bucket

August 30th, 2005, 12:12 PM	#2
Imperial The Wealth of Nations Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 1,919 Likes (Received): 0	This stadium is diffrent

January 11th, 2006, 07:34 PM	#4
kingdomca Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 411 Likes (Received): 0	some great venues there to come into use when real cricket resumes after the world cup nonsense. Especially good to see the increased capacity at Barbados, which has long been far too small for Windies v England tests

January 11th, 2006, 10:14 PM	#5
huit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,389 Likes (Received): 39	They're going to build all these before the WC07 or are they already built?

January 12th, 2006, 02:40 AM	#8
BobDaBuilder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yarck Posts: 1,553 Likes (Received): 1	On Georgetown's new ground there are some excellent photos of what it is supposed to look like once completed. http://www.guyanastadium.netfirms.com/ Here is a photo of the new ground under construction. http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/8...100_1430.0.jpg They will really need to get a move on if they have any chance of finishing in time.

January 12th, 2006, 07:29 AM	#9
mikeyraw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: perth Posts: 201 Likes (Received): 0	What happened to Florida hosting a few games?

January 12th, 2006, 11:43 AM	#10
BobDaBuilder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yarck Posts: 1,553 Likes (Received): 1	USA ain't a cricket nation. Thank goodness for that too. They prefer their little "rounders" game which is nice and simple for them to understand.

January 12th, 2006, 02:44 PM	#11
michal-skoczen BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kraków / Cracow Posts: 1,462 Likes (Received): 0	What? Cricket WC on Antiles?? Cool Aren't that countries too small to host such a big games?

January 12th, 2006, 03:06 PM	#13
BobDaBuilder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yarck Posts: 1,553 Likes (Received): 1	^ Don't joke. From the pictures I have seen it looks as though they have only just started construction. They knew they were hosting the tournament years ago too. They are on "Carribean time".

January 12th, 2006, 03:12 PM	#14
Durbsboi East Coast Massiv Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Durban Posts: 16,997 Likes (Received): 4	lol, having plenty of "smoke breaks" __________________ Ðŭґطąמ South Africa's Playground! the Bucket

January 12th, 2006, 08:16 PM	#15
ManchesterISwonderful Sometimes I, fan-ta-sise Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 630 Likes (Received): 0	St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Arnos Vale stadium in St. Vincent - That's the one. Right on the edge of the sea. Beautiful, one of the most picturesque surroundings in the world.

January 14th, 2006, 03:56 AM	#17
renell Here Since 2002 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney/Metro Manila Posts: 6,715 Likes (Received): 2	well it's about a year to the World Cup. Football World Cup it might not be, yet you don't know how much Indians, Aussies and Pommies love their cricket. Mix it with the nearby beach.... __________________ dafuq I've been here ten years?!

January 14th, 2006, 03:59 AM	#18
Towers BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 352 Likes (Received): 1	it doesnt take long to construct a stadium though, i think they will be ready on time

January 14th, 2006, 06:37 AM	#19
BobDaBuilder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yarck Posts: 1,553 Likes (Received): 1	Tell that to the Multiplex shareholders in regards to Wembley.

January 15th, 2006, 02:32 AM	#20
JAB323 Jan's Best Friend Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,078 Likes (Received): 0	I love cricket (Go SA) and I love these renderings.

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