Ronald Webster Park is a sports venue in

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. It is currently used mostly for

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matches, although most years the

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play one of their matches in the

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on this ground. The stadium holds 4,000.

Overview

According to the March 2009 edition of ''

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'' magazine, the ground "is reputed to have the best pitch in the

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for pace and even bounce. If the rumours are believed, it has something to do with meticulous rolling at night under the light of a full moon".

External links

Cricinfo Website – Ground Page

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