ICC reapproves suspended Antigua ground

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ICC reapproves suspended Antigua ground

The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua has been passed fit to host international cricket again after being suspended for 12 months due to a pitch fiasco, the ICC has said.

By (Reuters)

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Published: Thu 29 Apr 2010, 2:50 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 2:15 AM

The second test between England and hosts West Indies was abandoned as a draw after only 10 balls last February after the ground was declared unfit and dangerous to play.

“As per ICC instructions, over the past year, appropriate work was carried out and monitored by the WICB and an inspection of the ground was carried out by Jeff Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC match referees,” the sport’s governing body said in a statement.


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