He also spoke of significant investments made by the government to upgrade the facilities at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Browne ended by saying that the people of the world are welcome to come and enjoy both the gastronomical and sporting delights of Antigua and Barbuda.
Grave hinted at the various cricketing events that are on the calendar for Antigua and Barbuda, aside from the ICC Men’s World Cup that is slated for June.
He spoke about the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in July, the CPL in August and the return of the England team to the Caribbean in November.
It will be a year packed with loads of cricket for the twin island nation that is heavily dependent on tourism.
The trophy will make its way to the Antigua Recreation Ground on Thursday, with entertainment provided by Chickie and Posse and Panache Steel Orchestra among others. It will then leave the island to head on to St Lucia, before going to St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana.
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