Dehring lauds Grenada for improving cricketing infrastructure

ST GEORGE'S, Grenada:

The government of Grenada has come in for some high praise from Cricket West Indies (CWI) Chief Executive Officer, Chris Dehring, for its commitment to upgrading the Grenada National Stadium.

International cricket is set to return to the tri-island nation when the stadium hosts the second of three Test matches from July 3-7 during the Australian tour of the Caribbean this summer.

Dehring, along with CWI President Dr Kishore Shallow and Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe, toured the venue on Wednesday, along with the country's minister of sport, Delma Thomas, who provided insights into the upgrades taking place.

Following the tour, a pleased Dehring said he was satisfied with the progress that had been made at the venue.

"The government of Grenada's investment in this venue is commendable on multiple levels. Quality infrastructure is essential not only for maintaining high standards of play, but also for enhancing the overall fan experience.

"Given that, I'm very pleased with the ongoing rehabilitation efforts. The work being done is of a high standard, and I'm satisfied with the facility's condition at this stage," Dehring said.

"Once the lights are in place, this facility could become a key venue for day/night Test cricket in the future, adding a new dimension to international matches in Grenada. I must also share, these are some of the most impressive screens I've seen anywhere in the world."

- CMC