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Rearranged Antigua test to start as planned

Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:32am IST
 
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By Simon Evans

ST JOHN'S, Antigua (Reuters) - The third test between West Indies and England, hastily re-arranged after the second test was abandoned on Friday, will begin at the Antigua Recreation Ground as planned on Sunday after a successful inspection.

The match will be held at the Recreation Ground, the island's traditional test venue, after the nearby Sir Vivian Richards Stadium was deemed unfit and dangerous for play after just 10 balls on Friday.

"I'm very happy with the ground. I think in the 24 hours they've had to prepare the ground they've done a fantastic job," match referee Alan Hurst told reporters after inspecting the field.

"There are a few problems with the surface and it is not perfect, but they've done as good a job as they could have and the wicket looks great," he said.

Hurst said he had spoken to both captains and informed them of his decision.

"I told them there had to be a little give and take, it (the ground) isn't perfect and we are in something of an abnormal situation," said the Australian.

Local safety officials had inspected the spectator areas and other facilities, added Hurst.

Groundstaff had worked on the surface throughout the day and work was also carried out on the facilities for the spectators, with welding being carried out in some areas of the stands.  Continued...

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