Trinidad & Tobago to host Super50 for three years

ST JOHN’S, Antigua,  CMC – Trinidad and Tobago will host the Regional Super50 Cricket Tournament for the next three years, according to the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

The regional body awarded Trinidad & Tobago the 2014 to 2016 tournament after the government, through the Ministry of Tourism, gave a commitment to provide support in the hosting of the limited overs series.

The tournament will feature eight teams and will be televised live throughout the Caribbean.

The 2014 edition of the tournament will be played from January 30 to February 16 in Trinidad and Tobago, with two matches to be played in Tobago. All the other matches will be day/night matches.

President of the WICB, Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron said he was delighted to have critical support of the government of Trinidad and Tobago.

“We are delighted and thankful to have the commitment of the government of Trinidad and Tobago for the Regional Super50. This partnership forms a template for future collaboration with governments and corporate Caribbean for sponsorship to the mutual benefit of both parties,” said Cameron.