On November 1st, Caribbean Heads of Government will play other world leaders in a cricket match.
It’s under “One Commonwealth, One Team – A Commonwealth Cricket Celebration”, which forms part of the programme for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua & Barbuda.
The special cricket showcase will be delivered by Cricket West Indies, presented by Caribbean-based Hamilton Reserve Bank and hosted in collaboration with the Government of Antigua & Barbuda and the Sustainable Markets Initiative, with support from its event sponsors.
There will be two matches: a special fixture between Caribbean Heads of Government and Heads of Government from the wider Commonwealth, and the Commonwealth Future Stars Under-23 10 over-a-side match.
Both matches will take place at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium after Antigua & Barbuda’s Independence Day celebrations.
CWI says, “The Heads of Government match will provide a unique and informal opportunity for leaders from the Caribbean and wider Commonwealth to share the cricket field in a spirit of friendship and camaraderie. The fixture will emphasise participation, mutual respect and the bonds that connect Commonwealth nations through cricket. The evening will then turn its attention to the next generation during the Commonwealth Future Stars Under-23 ten-overs-a-side Match, which will showcase emerging cricket talent and reinforce the importance of investing in young people as future leaders, innovators and contributors to Commonwealth development.”
Inspired by the legacy of cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards, the celebration will use cricket as a platform to demonstrate the power of partnership, friendship, leadership, teamwork and shared purpose.
In his statement at the official launch in London, UK, Sir Vivian said “Cricket has always been much more than a game across the Commonwealth. It is a shared language that brings people together across nations and generations. I am delighted that, as we welcome the Commonwealth to Antigua and Barbuda, cricket will help bring the spirit of CHOGM 2026 to life – celebrating friendship and teamwork and creating opportunities to work together as one team.”
