by Howard Campbell
LAUDERHILL – 4 months away from internet hosting its first match within the ICC T20 World Cup, the Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium is preparing for a $8.4 million facelift.
Floor was damaged on February 13 for renovation on the advanced, which opened 2007 within the metropolis of Lauderhill. It’s one in all three venues in the USA that may host matches within the June 1-29 event.
The Broward County Parks and Recreation Division are answerable for the operation. Various metropolis officers, together with mayor Ken Thurston, attended the symbolic breaking of floor.
He advised South Florida Caribbean Information that though Lauderhill is just not dwelling to many motels, guests on the town for the event can have lots to do.
“We take pleasure in nice procuring at Sawgrass Mills Mall, the advantage of the seashores, the solar and the sand, so we’re actually excited in regards to the prospect,” he stated.
Broward County commissioner Hazelle Rogers, a Jamaican who has represented Lauderdale Lakes on the state and county ranges, spoke in regards to the significance of younger folks supporting the 4 matches that might be performed at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium.
“We’re additionally pushing our youngsters so we are able to maintain cricket, as a result of we aren’t getting youthful. So, we wish the spectators to be extra numerous, we need to see extra younger folks taking part,” she said.
Upcoming Matches
Sri Lanka versus Nepal is the primary match scheduled for the Lauderhill venue on June 11. The US in opposition to Eire on June 14, India versus Canada on June 15, and Pakistan versus Eire on June 16 are the opposite fixtures scheduled for Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium which has capability seating for 8,000 spectators.
Because it’s official opening 17 years in the past, it has hosted one-day internationals and T20 matches that includes prime groups and gamers.
The event might be contested by 19 groups together with defending champions England and two-time winners West Indies.
Opening match takes place in Dallas, Texas between the USA and Canada. The ultimate match might be going down at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
Matches may also be performed in New York and 7 Caribbean nations.
