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View International One Day and Test Cricket Stadiums with information about their sitting capacity, ground status, cricket history, locations and information about design/ overlay architects. Click on links given below to view detail of given Cricket Stadiums.

Arnos Vale Stadium:-
Amos Vale Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Kingstown, the chief port of Saint Vincent, and the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. At present, the stadium is used mostly for football and cricket matches. The ground is under renovation to make it a state-of-the-art ground, well equipped to hold the warm-up matches of ICC World Cup 2007.International Cricket Stadium (Ground)Host Country: St. Vincent.
Sitting Capacity: 12,000 Seats.
Ground Status: Major renovation under construction.
World Cup 2007 Matches: Warm up matches.
Design/ Overlay Architects: C.Penzler Sports, Lawrence, USA.

Beausejour Stadium:-
The best stadium of the Caribbean, Beausejour Stadium is one of the venues for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. With its capacity of about 14,000, the stadium has an expansion schedule to double its capacity as a preparedness for the forthcoming ICC World Cup. Located near Gros Islet of Saint Lucia, this stadium was built in the year 2002, hosting the first day-night international cricket match on 10 March 2006 between West Indies A and England A. Talking about regional cricket, it is a home venue for the Windward Island cricket team. International Cricket Stadium (Ground)Host Country: St Lucia.
Bulid In: 2001-02
Sitting Capacity: Present capacity - 12,000 is increasing to 20,000 with the addition of temporary stands.
Ground Status: Its a new stadium so required only few upgradation.

Brian Lara Stadium:-
An upcoming stadium at Tarouba in South Trinidad, named after champion batsman of West Indies, Brian Lara will be a lavish sporting complex at an estimted cost of $850 million. It will have olympic size swimming pool, a world class cycling facility, a school for sports and the cricket academy. The stadium will hold few warm-up matches of the ICC World Cup 2007.International Cricket Stadium (Ground)Host Country: Trinidad & Tobago.
Sitting Capacity: 15,000 Seats.
Ground Status: Stadium under construction designed by Hok Sve.
World Cup 2007 Matches: Warm up matches.
Design/ Overlay Architects: C.Penzler Sports, Lawrence, USA.

Greenfield Stadium:-
Greenfield Stadium, also known as the Trelawny Multipurpose Stadium will be hosting the Opening Ceremony of the ICC World Cup 2007 on March 11 and one semi-final match on April 24 abreast of other matches of the first round. Located on the ouftskirts of Montego Bay (Trelawny) in Jamaica, the stadium has a capacity to hold 25,000 spectators.International Cricket Stadium (Ground)Host Country: Jamaica.
Sitting Capacity: 25,000 Seats.
Ground Status: Stadium is under construction in partnership with the People's Republic of China .
World Cup 2007 Matches: Warm up & Opening Ceremony.
Design/ Overlay Architects: Hok Sve, Denver, USA.

Kensington Oval Stadium:-
Kensington Oval Stadium is a stadium in Barbados where the Cricket World Cup 2007 final match will be played on April 28. Located on the west of the capital city Bridgetown, it is referred as "The Mecca" of Cricket. Cricket in this stadium began way back in 1882. To its record, it has hosted more than 40 test matches. Apart from this, it has also hosted many non-cricket events.International Cricket Stadium (Ground)Host Country: Barbados.
Sitting Capacity: 28,000 Seats.
Ground Status: Upgradating stadium to add more seats, player, media and sponsor facilities.
First Match Played: First Test Match - 1929-30, First ODI - 1984 - 85.
World Cup 2007 Matches: Super-8 & Final.
Design/ Overlay Architects: Arup Associates, London, England.

Providence Stadium:-
Going to become the largest stadium in Guyana, it is being built for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. The complex will be having a large multiplex, hotels, a river view resort and a theme park. Located along the Damerara River, just outsitde of Georgetown along the East Bank Highway, it is only ten minutes drive from the city centre of Georgetown.International Cricket Stadium (Ground)Host Country: Guyana.
Sitting Capacity: 16,000 Seats.
Ground Status: Stadium is under construction in partnership with the government of India .
World Cup 2007 Matches: Super-8.
Design/ Overlay Architects: NLBA, Gros Islet, St. Lucia.

Queens Park Oval Stadium:-
It is the largest cricket ground in the West Indies and holds the record of hosting more Test matches than any other ground in the Caribbean. It is the largest ground in the Caribbean. Located in the Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, it will host number of matches in the ICC World Cup 2007. Apart from cricket, it also hosts international soccer and cycling events.International Cricket Stadium (Ground)Host Country: Trinidad & Tobago.
Sitting Capacity: 17,000 Seats.
Ground Status: Stadium is under construction for renovation..
World Cup 2007 Matches: Opening round matches.
Design/ Overlay Architects: C.Penzler Sports, Lawrence, USA.

Sabina Park Stadium:-
A stadium where Garry Sober holds a record of 365 not out. It is a historic cricket ground in West Indies, located in Kingston (Jamaica), framed by the Blue Mountains to the north and Kingston Harbour to the south. The first Test match in this ground was played between West Indies and England in 1930. The stadium will host few matches of the ICC World Cup 2007.International Cricket Stadium (Ground)Host Country: Jamaica.
Sitting Capacity: 21,000 Seats.
First Match Played: First Test Match - 1929-30, First ODI - 1983-84.
Ground Status: Stadium is under construction for renovation..
World Cup 2007 Matches: Opening Match; Opening Round; Semi Final.
Design/ Overlay Architects: Hok Sve, Denver, USA.

Sir Viv. Richards Stadium:-
An upcoming stadium to host matches of the ICC World Cup 2007 will be a seat for 20,000 spectators. It is located between the airport and St. John's. The stadium will be having seven playing pitches, out of which four will be used for the World Cup. International Cricket Stadium (Ground)Host Country: Antigua & Barbuda.
Sitting Capacity: 20,000 (10,000 will be permanent).
Ground Status: Stadium is under construction for renovation in partnership with People's Republic Of China
World Cup 2007 Matches: Super-8.
Design/ Overlay Architects: Hok Sve, Denver, USA.

Warner Park Stadium:-
Warner Park Stadium is a part of Warner Park Sporting Complex. Currently the stadium is being rebuilt in preparation for the ICC World Cup 2007. The eastern segment of the complex holds the cricket pitch while the western contains the football pitch along with athletic track and pavilion. The stadium will be having a seating arrangement of about 10,000 spectators.International Cricket Stadium (Ground)Host Country: St. Kitts & Nevis.
Sitting Capacity: 10,000 Seats with the addition of temporary stands.
Ground Status: Completely renovated and rebuilt with new facilities for media, spectators and players.
World Cup 2007 Matches: Opening round matches.
Design/ Overlay Architects: NLBA, Gros Islet, St. Lucia.