“Caribbean Village Cricket” will be played in the region starting this month, part of Caribbean Airlines’ focus on Caribbean culture and a follow-up to its successful “Culture in D’Park” event over the Trinidad Carnival.

“Caribbean Village Cricket” kicks off in Trinidad on March 29, 30 and 31, taking place at three locations: Powergen Penal Sports Club, Santa Cruz Sports Association and the National Cricket Centre, Couva.

Following the inaugural matches in Trinidad, Caribbean Village Cricket will journey to Jamaica, and then Guyana culminating in the final round at the renowned Queens Park Oval, Port-of-Spain on May 05.

The planned dates for the tournament are as follows:
Trinidad (3 locations) – March 29 – 31
Kingston, Jamaica – April 20
Georgetown, Guyana – April 28
Finals – Queens Park Oval, Trinidad – May 5

CEO of Caribbean Airlines, Garvin Medera stated, “Village cricket holds a cherished place within Caribbean culture, embodying the spirit of community, camaraderie, and the love for the game. In the Caribbean, cricket is more than a sport; it’s a tradition that brings together people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life.”

He continued, “The village cricket matches conjure feelings of home and become vibrant social events where families gather to cheer on their local teams, creating an atmosphere that transcends the boundaries of the cricket field.”