BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Kensington Oval is expected to be a hive of activity for the second Apex Test match, as the historic venue will now be able to operate at full capacity when West Indies host England from March 16-20. Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced that the venue will be allowed to return to 100 percent capacity for fully vaccinated fans, following a decision taken by the Barbados Government.

Additionally, it was also announced that fans in the ‘Banks Party Stand’, presented by ‘Power By Four’, will no longer be required to take rapid antigen tests to enter, with all fans now just needing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and be able to present their vaccination documentation.

Coach Simmons said the first test felt like they were playing at Trent Bridge rather than in the West Indies

Let’s see what the second test will feel like

That said….good to see potential full houses again for test cricket in the region…..regardless of who is there