Calypso Cocktail
Rabeed Imam from Jamaica
It was a satisfying day's cricket for the West Indies and a day which they can rightfully claim to have dominated. Naturally, the mood of our taxi driver Jose was upbeat but he didn't want to dampen the spirit of his three passengers."You know, I like the Bangladesh team because they always fight. We like a good contest but we don't want you to come here and beat us," he paused. "There's no other reason. Please don't get me wrong. It's just that if Bangladesh comes to the West Indies and defeats us, that would be the end of our cricket." JACKPOT
Lunch time is the fun-time at Caribbean grounds. At the Sabina Park, the Red Stripe part stand was in full swing with a local artist making everyone dance with his popular numbers. On the field school children were playing cricket matches in groups scattered at all corners. There was also another attraction. The West Indies Cricket Board and the series sponsors Cable and Wireless had arranged a scratch and win contest, the first prize of which was a Suzuki Grand Vitara jeep. Eight fans from eight venues that had hosted the 2004 series matches against the West Indies and Bangladesh were the finalists. They were asked to pick a key from a hat and try to open and start the car. The lucky one would be able start the engine. After an absorbing time, Peter George of St Lucia managed to hit the jackpot.
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