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