<p>The Myanmar Cricket Federation (MCF) has projected to start building the first international cricket field in Yangon in the open season of this year, the 7-Day News said.<br /><br />The dedicated cricket field, which includes stage, office and car parking lot, is to be constructed in the former capital's suburban Dagon Myothit (North) area, China's state- run Xinhua news agency reported from Yangon.<br /><br />The cricket ground, which can accommodate about 20,000 spectators on the 2.97-hectare plot, will be built by experts from New Zealand and the project is expected to complete by 2012.<br /><br />Myanmar cricket team became the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) member in 2005.<br />Cricket was introduced in Myanmar after the British colonised the country more than a century ago.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the Myanmar cricket team will compete in ACC Trophy Challenge 2010 scheduled for December in Thailand.<br /><br />Myanmar has been participating in the cricket tournaments since 2006, winning Spirit of Cricket Award in ACC U-19 Challenge Cup, the report said.</p>
<p>The Myanmar Cricket Federation (MCF) has projected to start building the first international cricket field in Yangon in the open season of this year, the 7-Day News said.<br /><br />The dedicated cricket field, which includes stage, office and car parking lot, is to be constructed in the former capital's suburban Dagon Myothit (North) area, China's state- run Xinhua news agency reported from Yangon.<br /><br />The cricket ground, which can accommodate about 20,000 spectators on the 2.97-hectare plot, will be built by experts from New Zealand and the project is expected to complete by 2012.<br /><br />Myanmar cricket team became the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) member in 2005.<br />Cricket was introduced in Myanmar after the British colonised the country more than a century ago.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the Myanmar cricket team will compete in ACC Trophy Challenge 2010 scheduled for December in Thailand.<br /><br />Myanmar has been participating in the cricket tournaments since 2006, winning Spirit of Cricket Award in ACC U-19 Challenge Cup, the report said.</p>