New Year, new cricket, new expectations, new vision
After much sweat and tears, I have finally completed my thesis on sports and identity. For those not familiar with my topic, I examined the 2007 Cricket World Cup as a catalyst for Caribbean identity construction. The research not only familiarizes the reader on the history of the English-speaking Caribbean, but also provides insight on the opening ceremony’s theme West Indian Energy, Brian Lara’s role as representative of a Caribbean collective identity as well as Caribbean cricket culture and spectatorship.
I do apologize for neglecting my blog and do intend to improve conversations and topics, as there is much to be explored in the sport.
As you know 2011 is around the corner… February to be exact. the ICC Cricket World Cup hosted by India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka promises to bring drama and competition and I will certainly be following the sporting mega-event closely. As a refresher, here is my 2007 Cricket World Cup highlight reel I compiled as part of my thesis defense. ENJOY!!
Merry Christmas
and a Happy 2011 to the
Cricket World!
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~ by dilion on December 7, 2010.
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Tags: 2007 cricket world cup, Antigua, Barbados, Brian Lara, caribbean, cricket, cricket world cup, culture, Guyana, identity, International Cricket Council, opening ceremony, spectatorship, St. Lucia, st.kitts, The West Indies Cricket Board, west indian cricket, West Indian Energy
