Source: Loop Caribbean
St Kitts and Nevis’ Sports Minister said cost was a factor in the country’s decision not to host group matches of the Men’s Twenty20 Cricket World Cup (CWC) in 2024.
In an article posted on St Kitts and Nevis Information Service website, Minister Samal Duggins explained that CWC required the government to make a significant investment to bring the Warner Park Sporting Complex in line with the minimum standards required to host tournament matches
Additionally, he stated the time frame to complete renovations was not practical.
Duggins said St Kitts and Nevis is negotiating with CWC and the International Cricket Council to host warmup matches for the tournament.
The minister stated the island could be a home base for at least four teams.
Each team will play two matches and they are likely to stay on the island between 10 to 21 days depending on scheduling.
Duggins said the government is already making substantial investments in St Kitts and Nevis’ sports facilities.
The Kim Collins Athletics Stadium, which is in desperate need of repair, will receive a new Mondo track along with upgraded stands, a media section, a gym and bathrooms.
Duggins added investments in the island’s cricket infrastructure are being made with the aim of St Kitts and Nevis to hosting THE SIXTY tournament in 2024 as well as being a home training base for UK teams.