The cricket crazy Jamaica is one of the nine host venues for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 in the West Indies. Jamaica will host the opening ceremony of the ICC World Cup 2007 on 11 March 2007 at the new Trelawny Stadium, Greenfields. Jamaica will host all first-round Group D matches, as well as one of the Semi-finals at the world-renowned Sabina Park in Kingston. The opening match of the 9th ICC World Cup tournament between the host West Indies and Pakistan will also takes place on 13 March 2007 at Sabina Park. Jamaica has produced several outstanding cricketers, such as Michael Holding and Courtney Walsh. Sabina Park is a histroic ground in the West Indies, and has a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators. Sabina Park will host a total of 7 world cup matches, including the opening match and one of the semifinals on April 24, 2007. Jamaica is also building a brand new Trelawny Stadium in Greenfields with a seating capacity of 25,000. The new stadium has been chosen as the venue for the opening ceremony of the ICC World Cup 2007 on 11 March 2007. In addition, 4 warm-up matches will also be played at the new stadium between 5th and 9th March, starting with West Indies vs. Kenya. Fast Facts: Sabina Park, Kingston Established: 1930
Seating Capacity: 30,000
Matches: Group D matches, Semi-final
Location: Kingston, Jamaica Labels: 2007, cricket, ICC World Cup 2007, Sabina Park, west indies, world cup |
