Church Street Park
Church Street Park is a cricket ground in Morrisville, North Carolina, United States. In September 2018, it hosted the matches in the Northern sub-region group of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier tournament.[1] In May 2019, the International Cricket Council (ICC) stated that the ground would host six One Day International (ODI) matches in the 2019 United States Tri-Nation Series.[2] However, in July 2019, it was announced that either a new venue in Morgan Hill, California or the Leo Magnus Cricket Complex in Woodley Park in Los Angeles would host the tournament.[3]
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Location | Morrisville, North Carolina, United States | ||
Coordinates | 35°50′43.3″N 78°50′36.7″W | ||
Establishment | 2018 | ||
Capacity | 3,500 | ||
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Shiloh Grove North End South End | |||
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As of May 10, 2019 Source: Cricinfo |
In February 2022, Major League Cricket announced plans for Church Street Park to undergo a renovation as part of a public-private partnership with the town of Morrisville; the additions will include an expansion of permanent seating capacity to more than 3,500, increased parking, broadcast facilities, and LED-lit practice areas. These renovations come as part of a $110 million investment into eight renovated or newly-constructed cricket facilities ahead of the launch of the domestic Twenty20 league in 2023, and the possibility of hosting matches during the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.[4][5]
References
- "Americas T20 Qualifier confirmed for North Carolina, but Auty Cup in doubt". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- "ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 series announced". International Cricket Council. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
- "Five USA players get 12-month contracts; three pull out of Global T20 Canada". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
- "MLC and Town of Morrisville announce Church Street Park expansion and stadium upgrades". Emerging Cricket. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- "USA T20 franchise league MLC projected to spend $110 million on facilities ahead of 2023 launch". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved April 18, 2022.