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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=1 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD><SPAN class=TopStory>Cricketers adore Trelawny stadium</SPAN>
<SPAN class=Subheadline></SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD>ANDREW HANCEL, Observer staff reporter
Saturday, December 09, 2006
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</TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN class=Description>A wide angled view of the magnificent Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium, which will be used to host the opening ceremony and four warm-up matches of next year's Cricket World Cup. (Photo: Bryan Cummings) </SPAN></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><P class=StoryText align=justify>The Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium is yet again being complimented for its magnetic appeal by avid cricket lovers.
Sited on the coastline of the northern parish of Trelawny, the US$30-million stadium is an intriguing catch for newcomers to the previously greenfield area.<P class=StoryText align=justify>But most attractive of all, are the self-closed seats that are specifically laid out in both colour and form, showing Jamaica's national flag.<P class=StoryText align=justify>A beautiful sight of the sky-blue Caribbean sea also catches the eyes of those fans seated in the southern stand, while spectators in the north stand have a picturesque view of a lush-green mountain range.
"It's really impressive. It's looking good for the World Cup," beamed Anthony McGrath, a member of the Lashings cricket team. "The wicket played really well... and I think once the World Cup comes around... the stadium, which is nearly complete now, will be in fantastic nick," stated the Englishman.<P class=StoryText align=justify>Last week, Lashings were in the island as part of the inaugural four-day Jamaica Cricket Festival of Stars event, which included a 40-over match against a Jamaica Invitational XI.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"I am so impressed with this new stadium," said a delighted Alvin Kallicharran, who played in two World Cups for the West Indies.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"... And that is very, very encouraging to see what is going to happen," added the man who now coaches the world-renowned Lashings side.<P class=StoryText align=justify>For Kallicharran "the design, the wicket, the field, the layout, the facilities... everything" about the stadium is simply amazing.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"The structure is just magnificent," stressed the 57-year-old Guyanese.<P class=StoryText align=justify>The Trelawny stadium is one of only five newly built stadia for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup to be staged in the Caribbean for the first time, and the only one already hosting cricket matches.<P class=StoryText align=justify>The other stadiums are the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, Queen's Park in Grenada, Guyana's Providence Stadium and the Warner Park Stadium in St Kitts.<P class=StoryText align=justify>In his second trip to Jamaica, former Pakistani wicketkeeper/batsman Rashid Latif, also had good remarks on the 25,000-seater stadium.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"It's a very good stadium," said Latif, whose first visit to the island was on the 1993 Pakistan tour of the West Indies. "I think it is good for Jamaica and West Indies cricket."
"The future now looks bright for the West Indies," added Latif. "After the World Cup, a new generation will be back for the cricket."<P class=StoryText align=justify>As part of Jamaica's Yellow Package, the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium will host a predictable "high-energy" opening ceremony on March 11, plus four warm-up matches.
Former West Indies' seamer, Vasbert Drakes, who is a Lashings player, welcomes the mega sporting event to the Caribbean.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"We hosting the World Cup is obviously a wonderful occasion. And to get an opport
<SPAN class=Subheadline></SPAN></TD></TR><TR><TD>ANDREW HANCEL, Observer staff reporter
Saturday, December 09, 2006
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=356 align=center border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>
</TD></TR><TR><TD><SPAN class=Description>A wide angled view of the magnificent Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium, which will be used to host the opening ceremony and four warm-up matches of next year's Cricket World Cup. (Photo: Bryan Cummings) </SPAN></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><P class=StoryText align=justify>The Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium is yet again being complimented for its magnetic appeal by avid cricket lovers. Sited on the coastline of the northern parish of Trelawny, the US$30-million stadium is an intriguing catch for newcomers to the previously greenfield area.<P class=StoryText align=justify>But most attractive of all, are the self-closed seats that are specifically laid out in both colour and form, showing Jamaica's national flag.<P class=StoryText align=justify>A beautiful sight of the sky-blue Caribbean sea also catches the eyes of those fans seated in the southern stand, while spectators in the north stand have a picturesque view of a lush-green mountain range.
"It's really impressive. It's looking good for the World Cup," beamed Anthony McGrath, a member of the Lashings cricket team. "The wicket played really well... and I think once the World Cup comes around... the stadium, which is nearly complete now, will be in fantastic nick," stated the Englishman.<P class=StoryText align=justify>Last week, Lashings were in the island as part of the inaugural four-day Jamaica Cricket Festival of Stars event, which included a 40-over match against a Jamaica Invitational XI.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"I am so impressed with this new stadium," said a delighted Alvin Kallicharran, who played in two World Cups for the West Indies.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"... And that is very, very encouraging to see what is going to happen," added the man who now coaches the world-renowned Lashings side.<P class=StoryText align=justify>For Kallicharran "the design, the wicket, the field, the layout, the facilities... everything" about the stadium is simply amazing.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"The structure is just magnificent," stressed the 57-year-old Guyanese.<P class=StoryText align=justify>The Trelawny stadium is one of only five newly built stadia for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup to be staged in the Caribbean for the first time, and the only one already hosting cricket matches.<P class=StoryText align=justify>The other stadiums are the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, Queen's Park in Grenada, Guyana's Providence Stadium and the Warner Park Stadium in St Kitts.<P class=StoryText align=justify>In his second trip to Jamaica, former Pakistani wicketkeeper/batsman Rashid Latif, also had good remarks on the 25,000-seater stadium.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"It's a very good stadium," said Latif, whose first visit to the island was on the 1993 Pakistan tour of the West Indies. "I think it is good for Jamaica and West Indies cricket."
"The future now looks bright for the West Indies," added Latif. "After the World Cup, a new generation will be back for the cricket."<P class=StoryText align=justify>As part of Jamaica's Yellow Package, the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium will host a predictable "high-energy" opening ceremony on March 11, plus four warm-up matches.
Former West Indies' seamer, Vasbert Drakes, who is a Lashings player, welcomes the mega sporting event to the Caribbean.<P class=StoryText align=justify>"We hosting the World Cup is obviously a wonderful occasion. And to get an opport
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