Grenada hosting first UK promotional cricket tour
In an effort to cement itself as a leading sports destination, the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Grenada Cricket Association will host a promotional cricket tour in the UK
It lasts until 6 August 2022.
The 20-player team, ‘Grenada 11’, consists of a mix of cricket legends including Devon Smith, Andre Fletcher, and Junior Murray as well as emerging young players.
The Grenada 11 will appear in a number of games and appearances, with matches against teams including the Club Cricket Conference (CCC), United Kingdom Armed Forces Cricket Association (UKAFCA), and Hertfordshire County Cricket Club,
It will also ace Northamptonshire in a 50 over game.
This match will take place less than two weeks after Northamptonshire County Cricket Club hosted India prior to their Twenty20 series against England.
In addition, the GTA will showcase an traditional Grenadian entertainment including live music and Spicemas carnival costumes, as well as food and drink.
Westerhall Estate, a Grenadian producer of rum will provide a lively bar set up at the games.
Petra Roach, CEO of Grenada Tourism Authority said: “We’re delighted to be able to host this tour to the UK, the birthplace of cricket, to increase our visibility as a leading sports destination.”
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