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Stanford Cricket Show is
Exciting Television |
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John’s, Antigua – Friday, 31 August 2007 – With just two
shows having aired around the region so far, the Stanford
20/20 TV Show is shaping up to be this summer’s exciting,
entertaining, must-see television in a period that is
normally filled with boring reruns.
Viewers have already visited Antigua, Montserrat and Nevis;
enjoyed some one-on-one time with Sir Vivian ‘Master
Blaster’ Richards; gone to school with the young but
powerful Nevisian batsman Kieran Powell; and explored the
Soufriere volcano in Montserrat.
Over the next few weeks leading up to the start of the 2008
Stanford 20/20 Tournament in January, international cricket
personality and host Mike Haysman (Caption photo) will visit the remaining
18 territories participating in the Tournament, catch up
with the cricketers and the legends and learn just why each
country in the Caribbean is so unique.
Anyone who tunes in to watch the half-hour programmes will
quickly realize that Haysman is not your average Joe
Tourist. From trying his hand at bug extermination with a
cricketer in St. Maarten to commandeering a school classroom
in Nevis to getting arrested in Bermuda by
cricketer/policeman Dwayne ‘Slugger’ Leverock to getting an
unexpected massage in Anguilla from National Cricket Coach
Cardigan Connor, there is no shortage of laughs and
adventure when this Australian travels.
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| Desmond Haynes enjoying the filming of the
Stanford Cricket Show while in the BVI. |
Other antics include swimming with stingrays in the Cayman
Islands, checking out conch in the Turks & Caicos Islands,
investigating one of the oldest rum distilleries in the
Caribbean, making sweet music with West Indies cricketer
Omari Banks and his father and an interesting cricket lesson
with legend Desmond Haynes.
“As the host of the Stanford 20/20 Cricket Show I have been
privileged to experience firsthand the enthusiasm and
passion for this remarkable initiative,” says Haysman. “As I
travel to the countries it is obvious that Stanford 20/20
has permeated lives and provided an injection of excitement
and anticipation as all countries are galvanised in the
direction of excellence.”
Haysman describes the show as an informative and visually
appealing package that will enable viewers to fashion an
identification of, and more importantly provide a vehicle
for greater familiarity of the players and their origins.
“Rest assured, we never ever miss the opportunity to have
some fun and plant a smile on the viewers’ faces,” jokes
Haysman. “And besides all that, I am having the time of my
life experiencing the wonderful Caribbean!”
The Stanford 20/20 Cricket Show airs on Wednesdays at 8:30pm
on the following dates: 5th September, 19 September, 3
October, 17 October, 31 October, 14 November, 28 November,
12 December, 26 December, 9 January and 23 January. Times
and dates are subject to change in each market. Viewers are
encouraged to check the local media and log on to
Stanford2020.com for up to date information for their
countries.
For more information about the Stanford 20/20 Tournament,
call 345.623.8823, email info@Stanford2020.com or log on to
www.Stanford2020.com.
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| About the Stanford
20/20 Tournament
The Stanford 20/20 Tournament is a single-elimination
knockout cricket competition featuring teams from several
Caribbean territories vying for the top spot. Nineteen (19)
teams competed in the inaugural 2006 Tournament and
twenty-one (21) teams will compete in the 2008 Tournament.
Created by financier Sir Allen Stanford, the first
Tournament took place in July/August 2006 with Guyana
emerging as the Stanford 20/20 Champions. The 2008 Stanford
20/20 Tournament is set for 25 January to 24 February at the
Stanford Cricket Ground in Antigua. The 21 countries
participating in the 2008 competition are Anguilla, Antigua
& Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands,
Cuba**, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat,
Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, the British Virgin Islands, St.
Maarten, St. Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos
Islands** and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Visit the
Stanford2020.com website for more information about the
Stanford 20/20 programme including the professional league
and the Super Stars tournament initiatives.
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