West Indies Twenty20 captain, Rovman Powell, has expressed his need to see worldwide cricket return to Jamaica and has known as for discussions between Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Jamaican authorities to deal with the scenario.
Sabina Park, a historic venue in Jamaica’s capital, has not hosted a global cricket match for the previous 18 months, with the final occasion being a three-match T20 collection in opposition to New Zealand. Moreover, the venue has not staged a Check match in over two and a half years.
Jamaica has additionally been absent from the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) roster for the previous 4 years, additional deepening issues in regards to the state of cricket within the area. Powell, a Jamaican himself, expressed his concern and need to play in entrance of his house crowd throughout a post-series interview after main the West Indies to a 3-2 collection win over England in Trinidad.
Prolonged absence of worldwide cricket in Jamaica
Powell emphasised the necessity for Cricket West Indies and the Jamaican authorities to interact in significant discussions to rectify the scenario. He expressed fear in regards to the prolonged absence of worldwide cricket in Jamaica, contemplating the numerous variety of Jamaican gamers representing the West Indies. Studies suggesting that the CPL crew based mostly in Jamaica could also be moved have additionally raised issues.
Earlier this 12 months, Jamaica’s authorities determined to not bid for matches within the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup, which might be co-hosted by the US. Regardless of its withdrawal, the Worldwide Cricket Council introduced a number of host venues, excluding Jamaica. Whereas Jamaica’s authorities cited a cost-and-benefit evaluation as the idea for its resolution, Powell finds the absence of worldwide cricket in Jamaica disappointing.
He burdened Jamaica’s standing as the biggest island within the Caribbean and a proud cricketing nation, making the shortage of cricket actions much more disheartening for its cricket fanatics. Powell’s name for discussions underscores the will to revitalize cricket in Jamaica and convey worldwide matches again to Sabina Park.
