A unique tour for sports fans is now available in Antigua! You will be met by your tour guide and driven to the Antigua Recreation Ground home of four existing cricket world records, for a guided tour of the ground. The Antigua Recreation Ground, known locally and globally as the ARG, became cricket's 52nd Test venue in 1980-81 when it hosted England. The ARG is home to at least four current Test Cricket World records including: West Indies scored 751 for 5 declared against England Brian Lara; scored 400 not out (and 375) against England Viv Richards; recorded the fastest 100 in 56 balls against England West Indies scored 418 for 7 against Australia batting last to win the 4th test match. You will be driven to view the new Sir Vivian Richard's Cricket Ground, and from here you will then be taken for lunch at the Sticky Wicket Bar and Restaurant and the home of the‘West Indies Cricket Hall of Fame’. Cricket is the overriding theme here, where you will be served lunch surrounded by cricket memorabilia, all overlooking the handsome Stanford Cricket Ground, the venue of the Stanford 20/20 tournament. A complimentary Sticky Wicket signature rum punch or fruit punch will be offered. You will be served a delicious lunch and for a ‘dessert’ like no other, there will be an approximately 30 to 45 minutes appearance with your group by one of Antigua’s cricket West Indian legends; including Sir Vivian Richards, Curtly Ambrose, Richie Richardson or Andy Roberts, to hear their memories and experiences of test cricket. This is also a ‘once in a lifetime’ fabulous autograph and photograph opportunity. There will be many of these so be sure to bring your camera!
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