International T20 Cricket coming to Dominica

The Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Dominica is among seven venues in the Caribbean that will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 from June 4 to 30. The International Cricket Council (ICC) today (September 22) confirmed that Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago, will host games along with three venues in the USA –Dallas, Florida and New York.

“We’re delighted to announce the seven Caribbean venues that will host the biggest ICC Men’s T20 World Cup ever staged, with 20 teams competing for the trophy,” ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said in making the announcement.

He said the venues are all popular for players and fans alike and will provide a great backdrop for the matches.

“This will be the third ICC senior men’s event hosted by the West Indies, and the matches will again give cricket fans the unique experience of enjoying cricket in the Caribbean. I’d like to thank Cricket West Indies and the seven host governments for their continued commitment and support of our sport.”

Cricket West Indies CEO Johnny Grave said the upcoming major cricket event means exciting times for the sport in the Caribbean.

“This is an exciting moment as we announce our venues approved to host the largest ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in history, with 20 teams playing in 55 matches in June next year,” he stated.

“We are grateful to the host Governments of the Caribbean for their overwhelming responses and enthusiasm for hosting what will be the most significant sporting event held in our region for a generation.”

He expressed confidence that the region will deliver “a world-class tournament.”

We are confident that together we will deliver a world-class tournament showcasing the best this region has to offer with our unique culture and carnival atmosphere that will ensure there is a real celebration of the sport next June,” he said.

The last time Dominica hosted a major international cricket event was in July of this year when the West Indies clashed with India in the first match of the Cycle Pure Agarbathi Test Series.

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