Nothing beats the sight of a West Indian paceman thundering in to bowl his bat-shattering deliveries with the Caribbean breeze blowing and the Calypso-playing crowd on song in the bleachers. Even if too many of those pacemen are not around, the rest of the dynamite is still there waiting to explode in March. For, that’s when Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) will host the ICC World Cup. When time will stand still.
The country’s fair share of natural assets—tropical climate, magnificent scenery, beautiful beaches, and the biggest cultural extravaganza, the Carnival—will provide a stunning backdrop to the matches.
With the complete understanding that sport and tourism is a winning combination, the Trinidad & Tobago Local Organising Committee will imprint its unique national and cultural identity during the World Cup by showcasing the diversity and attraction that makes T&T a natural choice for sport and leisure. T and T will also utilise its knowledge and skills of modern sports management to advance athletic standards internationally.
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Port of Spain is where it all started for cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar. He made his Test debut there in March 1971 |
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Cricket World Cup 2007 Schedule
March
Group Stage
Group A - All games in St Kitts & Nevis
Group B - All games in Trinidad &Tobago
Group C - All games in St Lucia
Group D - All games in Jamaica
13 Group D, West Indies v Pakistan
14 Group A, Australia v Scotland
14 Group C, Kenya v Canada
15 Group B, Sri Lanka v Bermuda
15 Group D, Zimbabwe v Ireland
16 Group A, South Africa v Netherlands
16 Group C, England v New Zealand
17 Group B, India v Bangladesh
17 Group D, Pakistan v Ireland
18 Group A, Australia v Netherlands
18 Group C, England v Canada
19 Group B, India v Bermuda
19 Group D, West Indies v Zimbabwe
20 Group A, South Africa v Scotland
20 Group C, New Zealand v Kenya
21 Group B, Sri Lanka v Bangladesh
21 Group D, Zimbabwe v Pakistan
22 Group A, Scotland v Netherlands
22 Group C, New Zealand v Canada
23 Group B, India v Sri Lanka
23 Group D, West Indies v Ireland
24 Group A, Australia v South Africa
24 Group C, England v Kenya
25 Group B, Bermuda v Bangladesh |
Trinidad & Tobago will host Group B matches at the historic Queens Park Oval from March 15-25. Eight of the participating 16 teams will play in Trinidad & Tobago, with warm-up matches kicking off from March 5-9. These warm-ups will essentially inaugurate the newly constructed stadium named after Trinidad & Tobago’s cricketing great Brian Lara.
The Queen’s Park Oval, QPO, the oldest established cricketing ground in the West Indies, will stage the opening round Group B matches and will feature newly reconstructed outfield and pitches. The new stands will include the members’ pavilion, media pavilion and the Trini Posse stand. A new TriVision screen will provide up-to-the-minute score and exciting replays. Coupled with new concession areas, bathroom facilities and world-class signage, the QPO will offer convenience and comfort for great cricket action and viewing.
Where to stay? There are many hotels and guest houses available in Trinidad & Tobago, most of which can be accessed through a variety of travel dot.coms. Excitement. Promise. Wonder. Of course, there will be plenty of cricket and if the home team starts winning, expect some fireworks. All these and more are waiting for you. So get, set,
jet.
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