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Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
North Sound, Antigua
North Sound, St Peters (approximately half way between the capital St Johns and the airport)
Opened Feb 10, 2007
Sir Vivian Richards
10,000 (20,000 for 2007 World Cup)
Four towers, first tested Nov 10, 2006
Media Centre End, Pavilion End
Antigua and Barbuda, Leeward Islands
02:05, Sun May 19, 2013 (UTC -0400)
Sir Vivian Richards
10,000 (20,000 for 2007 World Cup)
Four towers, first tested Nov 10, 2006
Media Centre End, Pavilion End
Antigua and Barbuda, Leeward Islands
02:05, Sun May 19, 2013 (UTC -0400)
Records and statistics
| West Indies v Australia - May 30-Jun 3, 2008 | Scorecard | |
| West Indies v New Zealand - Jul 25-29, 2012 | Scorecard | |
| Statsguru Tests | Match results | Highest totals | Most runs | Most wickets | ||
| West Indies v Australia - Mar 27-28, 2007 | Scorecard | |
| West Indies v India - Jun 13, 2011 | Scorecard | |
| Statsguru ODIs | Match results | Highest totals | Most runs | Most wickets | ||
| West Indies v South Africa - May 19, 2010 | Scorecard | |
| West Indies v Zimbabwe - Mar 3, 2013 | Scorecard | |
| Statsguru T20Is | Match results | Highest totals | Most runs | Most wickets | ||
Profile
The decision to replace the popular and atmospheric Antigua Recreation Ground as Antigua's premier venue was a far from popular one, but space limits at the ARG restricted development potential. The new venue, built in time for the 2007 World Cup, has had problems from the start, with serious issues surrounding access to the ground even when crowds are small - and the reluctance of the local population to embrace the more remote new ground meant attendances have been poor. The state of the outfield has also caused concerns from the off, and despite being relaid after the 2008 Australia Test, the 2009 Test against England was farcically abandoned after ten balls because of the sandy and dangerous state of the bowlers' run-ups. It cast doubts over the future of an unloved venue.
The ground is dominated by two large stands, the five-story southern one housing the pavilion as well as corporate suits, the northern one the media. The eastern and western side are made up of burms (terraces) which the architects intended to help the venue retain a more casual Caribbean flavour.
Martin Williamson
TopLatest Articles
- England return to scene of abandonment (May 18, 2013)
- Barbados to host Caribbean Twenty20 final (Nov 15, 2010)
- Viv Richards Stadium returns as international host (Apr 29, 2010)
- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium set for March return (Jan 18, 2010)
- Sir Viv stadium suspended from international cricket (Mar 17, 2009)
Latest Photos
Rain interrupted play
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Groundsmen dig beneath the surface of the Antigua pitch and find a sandpit
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Where are the buckets and spades? Groundsmen dig beneath the surface but find just sand, sand, sand in Antigua
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© Getty Images
Daren Powell points to a suspect part of the bowlers' run-up on a farcical day in Antigua
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© AFP
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