Sir Viv Stadium Antigua Banned For One Year

Mumbai: The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua won't host international cricket for at least an year following the abandoned second Test against England in February 13. The match lasted just 1.4 overs because of an unfit outfield and the ICC has told the West Indies board that extensive work is required to bring the ground up to standard. It will then have to pass an ICC inspection.

A third Test was hastily arranged at the nearby Antigua Recreation Ground, the old Test venue, and the ICC has handed the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) an official warning for not preparing the ground effectively.

The WICB has also been given an official warning by the ICC for the standard of the ground after the outfield was so sandy that the bowlers couldn't gain any traction.