Jamaica News Topic

The story (and future) of Sabina Park

Jamaica Gleaner editorial

Few cricket grounds to be found anywhere command the history, mystique and flavour of Sabina Park.

It's generally believed that the ground dates back to somewhere in the 1800s. We know that it became the headquarters of the famous Kingston Cricket Club, which was formed in 1863, and it is firmly established that Sabina Park hosted its maiden first class game in 1895.

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Antigua News Topic

Antigua gov't wants WICB 'intervention'

Minister of State with responsibility for Sports Senator Winston Williams has written to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Dr Ernest Hilaire seeking his intervention “in the impasse between the Antigua & Barbuda Cricket Association and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda.”

The minister, in his letter, pointed out the fact that the national body has failed in its bid to host constitutional elections for the past five years which is mainly due to absence of a quorum at general meetings.

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