News Wednesday, March 1, 2006

World's first ever 20-20 International Cricket Tournament to be held in Bermuda

Bermuda is to host the world's first ever 20-20 international cricket tournament from 22-30 April 2006. Over 100 of the greatest cricketing legends such as Joel Garner, Jimmy Adams, Ian Healy, Greg Blewett, Robin Smith, Phil Defreitas, Aravinda de Silva, Danny Morrison, Gary Kirsten, Ajay Jadeja and many more will take part in the tournament.

Classic teams will represent England, New Zealand, Australia, Sri Lanka, India, South Africa, Bermuda and the West Indies. The exciting 20 over format will be played over a week with two games a day hosted at Bermuda’s National Sports Centre.

Grandstand Sports Tours is offering a five night package departing on the 25th April 2006 for just £1215 per person. The package includes: five nights three star accommodation with breakfast, return British Airways flights from London Gatwick, return airport transfers in Bermuda and match tickets for three days including the finals. Ten night packages including an exclusive VIP Home Departure Service are also available. For reservations call Grandstand Sports Tours on 01293 455 365. For further information on Bermuda call 0207 864 9924 or consult the web site bermudatourism.co.uk

Only top-flight cricketers who have been capped for their Country for either Test or One-Day Matches who, in 2006, are 35 years old or over will take part in the Classic.

Cricket enthusiasts will have plenty of time to enjoy the delights of this 21 Square mile island including stunning scenery, miles of unspoiled pink sand beaches and crystal clear waters. The air temperature in April is around 74 degrees and the sea temperature is a beautiful 70 degrees.

For those looking for an action packed break, the island has some of the best wreck dives in the world, swimming with dolphins, deep sea fishing, golf, parasailing, canoe or kayaking, helmeted under water walks, snorkeling, water skiing, yacht charters, windsurfing and horse riding. Bermuda also offers great shopping and delicious and varied cuisine plus, fabulous spa facilities.

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