The National Bank St Kitts Association One Day Cricket Tournament commenced on March 4, 2006 at the Molineux Playing field with an exhilarating opening ceremony. Representatives from the Ministry of Sport, President of the St Kitts Cricket Association Mr. Ingle Liburd, cricketers and a host of enthusiastic fans were all present as a National Bank representative handed over a cheque for $15,625. The Bank also commended the St Kitts Cricket Association for reintroducing this tournament to its calendar of events.

Thirty years ago, every Kittitian and Nevisian family owned a make shift cricket bat and ball.   Children joined their adult counterparts in looking forward to the cricket season, which culminated in the matches between St Kitts Nevis.   The healthy rivalry between the two islands added excitement and drama to the game.

Over the years we have witnessed the gradual waning of the passion that once fuelled the sport in the Federation.  This is in part due to the lack of organized competition and opportunities for the athletes to showcase their talent and be acknowledged and rewarded for their contribution to the sport.  National is pleased to partner with the St Kitts Cricket Association to host tournaments like this in an effort to rekindle local passion for the sport.