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WICB reopens bidding ! - ketchim - 05-02-2014
May 2, 2014
The WICB has responded to a backlash over its allocation of Tests for the series against England \
in April 2015 by holding a fresh bidding process for potential hosts.
WICB had originally decided to allocate the three Tests to Guyana, Grenada and Jamaica.
Re: WICB reopens bidding ! - ketchim - 05-02-2014
But, after that news surfaced the cricket boards and, in some cases politicians,
of the Caribbean nations that missed out :
reacted in dismay and have now provoked a rethink.
Re: WICB reopens bidding ! - ketchim - 05-02-2014
With many of the Caribbean nations heavily reliant upon tourism, the allocation of
an England Test is especially valuable.
No other country brings as many travelling supporters and their willingness to embrace
the local hotels, restaurants and bars provides a meaningful boost to the local economies.
Re: WICB reopens bidding ! - ketchim - 05-02-2014
"There is a list of criteria which the WICB has outlined to the territories.
The winning bids will be determined based on an assessment of these criteria and will not
automatically be the highest bids.
The criteria involve a number of general and specific areas including but not limited to:
pitch and outfield, spectator capacity, accommodation, ground travel, logistics and airlift."
Re: WICB reopens bidding ! - ketchim - 05-02-2014
Grenada is a good venue. Guyana may get bounced
The English folks like sand up their butt cracks and may not be nature lovers !
Cannot see the Barmy army as Eco tourists
Re: WICB reopens bidding ! - Captain - 05-02-2014
in other words they protesting Ramotar
Re: WICB reopens bidding ! - boquiesse - 05-02-2014
Guyana in trouble.
Re: WICB reopens bidding ! - boquiesse - 05-02-2014
This will not cut it:
![[Image: DSCN9420.jpg]](http://newbohemians.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/DSCN9420.jpg)
Re: WICB reopens bidding ! - ketchim - 05-02-2014
I like Sand beaches
![[Image: tires.jpg]](http://www.ianferencephoto.com/kingstonlounge/dhb/tires.jpg)
Re: WICB reopens bidding ! - Captain - 05-02-2014
but them Bobice gyals doan hang out