Admission free for patrons attending ODIs at Kensington Oval

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC):
As a tribute to former West Indies cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that admission to Kensington Oval for the final two One-Day Internationals (ODIs) between West Indies and New Zealand will be free.
Sir Garry, widely regarded as the greatest cricketer of all time, passed away at his home in Barbados on Friday at the age of 89 after ailing for some time.
As a mark of respect, CWI took the decision to allow free entry into the venue for the two ODIs on Sunday and Tuesday.
Patrons who have already purchased tickets will receive a full refund, which will be processed within seven days.
In a statement issued on Friday, CWI said the matches would “serve as a celebration of the greatest cricketer the game has ever known, with tributes planned to commemorate Sir Garfield’s extraordinary contribution to cricket, Barbados, the Caribbean and the world”.
CWI’s chief executive officer, Chris Dehring, said the decision to open the gates free of charge reflects the immeasurable impact Sir Garfield had on generations of West Indians and cricket lovers around the world.
“Sir Garfield Sobers belonged to all of us. While Barbados was his home, his brilliance united the Caribbean and captivated the cricketing world. Kensington Oval is a fitting place to honour his life and incomparable career, a venue where so many unforgettable chapters of his remarkable journey were written.
“We want every individual in Barbados to have the opportunity to come together as one cricket family to honour a man who inspired millions and whose legacy will live forever. These matches will be more than international cricket fixtures; they will be celebrations of an extraordinary life and a chance for all of us to say thank you to the greatest cricketer the game has ever known,” Dehring said.