You’ve made it to our final stop - the legendary Police Sports Club Ground, right here in the heart of Bridgetown. Locals also call it Weymouth Playing Field, but don’t worry, there’s no exam at the end of this tour! Take a moment and picture the year: it’s 1944. The buzz of construction and excitement fills the air as the new cricket fields are finally completed. Maybe someone’s muttering, “I hope we get a century scored here soon!” Little did they know how much cricket history these grounds would see.
This place is the home turf for the Police Sports Club - imagine officers swapping their uniforms for cricket whites and hoping not to get caught out as easily as a pickpocket on Broad Street. Over the years, this field has seen fierce action. In the 2005-06 KFC Cup, giant batsmen like Marlon Samuels swung for 91 runs, the crowd hanging on every shot. Bowlers like Corey Collymore nipped five wickets for just 27 runs, leaving batsmen scratching their heads in disbelief. The biggest team score here? 229 runs by Barbados - that’s a mountain to climb unless you’re into running marathons.
And don’t forget a drawn first-class match between Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago in 2008-09. Dale Richards smashed a century, and Sherwin Ganga bowled like his life depended on it, grabbing five wickets. This ground is more than just grass and stumps - it’s a stage for drama, sweat, cheers, and memories. Kind of like the grand finale of our tour!
