| In the fall of 2005, the Cricket Hall of Fame | | | | cricket in the United States. |
| held it's annual Induction Ceremony, which | | | | |
| included the recognition of Barbados native | | | | In every sport, just as with cricket, the |
| Barbara P. Lindo. Best known for her work in | | | | Hall of Fame serves as a permanent structure |
| the community of Hartford and other | | | | used to celebrate the accomplishments of the |
| outstanding contributions to the sport of | | | | sport's most outstanding players and |
| cricket, Lindo became the first woman to be | | | | contributors. Often a popular tourist |
| inducted in the Cricket Hall of Fame. In | | | | attraction, Halls of Fame are known for both |
| addition, this honor will also mark the first | | | | their historic value, many photo |
| occasion that a husband and wife team will be | | | | opportunities and a place for fans to gather |
| in the Cricket Hall of Fame. Lindo's | | | | as their favorite cricket legends are forever |
| husband, Cyrus, was an earlier inductee. | | | | inducted into history. |
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| The location for the historical ceremony was | | | | As females continue their increasing |
| the Marriott Hotel, Adriaen's Landing in | | | | participation in sports and in history, |
| downtown Hartford. On October 1, 2005, an | | | | Barbara P. Lindo achieved yet another |
| impressive list of former international | | | | milestone in the world of cricket and history |
| cricket stars were inducted in addition to | | | | in general. Her induction marks a precedent |
| Lindo. Among them, the former West Indies | | | | that will be set for other women who need |
| fast bowler, Andy Roberts and Indian | | | | encouragement and will find that in Lindo's |
| leg-spinner Bhagwat Chandrasekhar. Roberts | | | | accomplishments and recognition. |
| is known for being a very intelligent | | | | |
| cricketer and, during one point in his | | | | Each year, the Cricket Hall of Fame works |
| career, set the then-record for being the | | | | diligently in order to provide a program that |
| quickest cricketer as he took less than two | | | | is both reach in quality and in |
| and a half years to reach 100 Test wickets. | | | | entertainment. Supporters are certain to |
| Chandrasekhar, on the other hand, remains | | | | once again be treated to a program filled |
| India's largest match winner overseas with 42 | | | | with excitement, entertainment and |
| wickets in only five tests. Unpredictable at | | | | enlightenment. Anyone interested in |
| times, it is said that no other cricketer was | | | | attending this year's Induction Ceremony or |
| more likely to deliver an unplayable ball. | | | | for questions regarding the organization are |
| In addition, popular West Indian cricket | | | | urged to contact the Cricket Hall of Fame at |
| journalist Tony Becca joined the hall. Becca | | | | 860-246-5400. Fans and supporters are |
| recently retired as Sports Editor for the | | | | invited to call with their questions |
| Gleaner newspaper and is one of the most | | | | regarding the Cricket Hall of Fame, it's |
| celebrated writers in the Carribean region. | | | | induction process or ticket information for |
| | | | upcoming events. Additionally, any events |
| Two other cricket personalities, Alvin ?Al? | | | | that take place throughout the year will be |
| Watson of Hartford/Florida and Carlyle | | | | accessible by calling the telephone number |
| Miller of New York was also inducted for | | | | noted above. |
| outstanding contributions to the sport of | | | | |