'The greatest party in sports' -- as the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) bills itself -- really is the greatest party in sports. As anyone who has been there can attest, there is no 'vibesier' experience than a Jamaica Tallawahs match at Sabina Park. It's a simply wonderful combination of music, laughter, conversation, and cricket lovely cricket. And kudos to the stadium shuttle bus system that made getting to Sabina such a breeze.
A few nitpickers have complained about the almost constant noise. Yet, the louder the party, the more fun people are having. It was a bit surreal to hear an official announcement to the effect that 'no vuvuzelas are allowed', while vendors walked around selling them and thousands were being blown. But TIJ (this is Jamaica), where normal logic seldom applies.
Cricket matches in the West Indies are all about maximum self-expression. And I personally love being part of the horn-blowing unison when Chris Gayle puts the bowlers into the stands. They better not try to take away my vuvuzela!
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