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Title: Barbados
Post by: Wills on September 14, 2011, 06:13:00 PM
Has anyone been over here for a cricket tour?
If yes, what should I expect from the teams out there.
Title: Re: Barbados
Post by: Buzz on September 14, 2011, 06:34:01 PM
hard pitches, short pitch bowling, rough outfields and a massive amount of fun.
if you are being offered the chance grab it with both hands.
Title: Re: Barbados
Post by: Wills on September 14, 2011, 06:41:45 PM
That means I'm in the market for a bat with a high middle!
Title: Re: Barbados
Post by: Buzz on September 14, 2011, 07:00:37 PM
I think you will need all new kit to be honest!
Title: Re: Barbados
Post by: Wills on September 14, 2011, 07:03:48 PM
Definitely a new helmet, I have already bought some relatively cheap GM Original L.E. softs. and some Adidas 22yds lites and a the TOTR shock doctor box!
Title: Re: Barbados
Post by: shaqharris on September 14, 2011, 07:06:37 PM
I know its irrelevant but I went there on holiday twice , my god its the most amazing place I saw Brian Lara and he signed a cap that i.had bought they treat you with so much respect I gave my taxi driver a 50 dollar tip he was so greatfull he rang up my hoteland asked if I was sure and that he would return my money .
Title: Re: Barbados
Post by: tim2000s on September 14, 2011, 07:16:30 PM
If it is anything like Jamaica, the pitches will be hard, but very slow, and you'll face far less quick bowling than you expect. Watching the melbourne youngsters practice, there was more spin than pace!
Title: Re: Barbados
Post by: gdb19 on September 14, 2011, 07:44:10 PM
I went there 10 years ago on a Uni tour, it's brilliant. People were really friendly, especially when they knew we played cricket.

Can't remember some of the teams we played but we got thoroughly hammered in all our games as we had a pretty average team. Played against banks brewery, bajan army and other teams. You might find yourself against some good players, we played against some Barbados players and almost faced pedro Collins.

Make sure you go to Mullins bay as it's the best beach.