Ahead of the forthcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the Warner Park Cricket Stadium in St Kitts is undergoing major renovations, including a new Jumbotron and enhancement of the lighting system.
Samal Duggins, the Minister of Sports, posted official updates on the stadium’s progress. He said these improvements would significantly enhance the experience for both the fans and the players.
The Minister expressed his pleasure over the improvements being made by St Kitts’ own local specialists, which highlight the island’s extraordinary talent.
Minister Duggins stated that the project will significantly increase economic growth and development, improve sporting facilities, and give residents excellent job chances.
He also asked everyone to be ready to support the SKN Patriots throughout the next CPL. “Let’s get together and help our team to have an amazing cricket season,” he said.
St Kitts and Nevis especially hosts a number of highly awaited cricket league matches annually at the Warner Park Stadium. This also highlights the little island’s capacity to accommodate both national and international events.
Besides this, Warner Park Stadium’s pitch has always been advantageous for batsmen, so it is a perfect location for cricket, given good playing conditions.
The CPL will begin on August 30, 2024, and last until October 7, 2024, at numerous captivating Caribbean locations.
The competition will start at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and continue at Warner Park in St Kitts. Other matches have also been scheduled for the Darr Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Saint Lucia, Kensington Oval in Barbados, Queen’s Park Oval, and Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad.