February 12, 2007, 08:10 AM
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World Cup Cricket 2007 : Have a look at the venues
World Cup Venues at the Caribbean looks amazing. Scenic beauty is really touching. I wish, I could be there
Source : ICC
| Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
Capacity: 20,000 of which 10,000 will be permanent
Location: the stadium is to be conveniently built between the city and the airport.
Status: New stadium under construction in partnership with Peoples Republic Of China.
Matches: Super-8.
| | Kensington Oval, Barbados
History: hosted its first Test in 1929-30 and first ODI in 1984-85
Capacity: 32,000
Status: Major upgrade to be undertaken to add additional seats, player, media and sponsor facilities.
Matches: Super-8 & Finals.
| | Queens Park, Grenada
Built: 1998
Capacity: present capacity of 13,000 to increase to 20,000 through temporary stands
Status: minor upgrade required
Matches: Super-8.
| | Providence Stadium, Guyana
Capacity: 20,000
Status: to be built on a completely new site
| | Sabina Park, Jamaica
Capacity: 30,000
History: hosted its first Test in 1929-30 and first ODI in 1983-84
Status: major upgrade to be undertaken
Matches: Opening Match; Opening Round; Semi Final.
| | Warner Park Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis
Capacity: increase from 4000 to 10,000 with the addition of temporary stands
Status: the stadium is to be completely renovated and rebuilt with new facilities for media, spectators and players
| | Beausejour Stadium, St Lucia
Built: 2001-02
Capacity: increase existing capacity of 12,000 to 20,000 with the addition of temporary stands
Status: relatively new stadium – minor upgrade required
| | Arnos Vale, St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Capacity: 12,000 Seats
Status: Major renovation under construction.
Matches: Warm up.
| | Queens Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago
The oldest ground in the Caribbean
Capacity: 25,000
Status: minor upgrade required
Matches: Opening round.
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