Some members of the public are displeased with the move by the organisers of the 2007 Cricket World Cup to ban pots, pans and other items used locally to cheer at world cup matches.

According to previous articles these items will be regarded as weapons and will not be allowed to be carried into the match venues. Horns, pot covers, shells, musical instruments, big flags, big baskets of food and large radios are among the items being banned under the drafted International Cricket Councils (ICC) Cricket World Cup 2007 Bill.

However not all members of the public are in agreement with the new law.

Denecia Bennett, one cricket fan says she believes the new law will not only affect the sales of some vendors who sell these items, but it will also affect their ability to enjoy the games.

"It's a stupid idea. The whistle selling people live off it. Dem a cut off the people dem enjoyment. If mi a pay my money mi must can enjoy myself," she told THE STAR.

Julia Gordon, another sport fan told THE STAR she understands the need for strict rules at the competition, but she believes not admitting whistles and horns might dampen the spirits of patrons who decide to attend the matches.

Under the new draft law anyone who is caught violating will be forced to pay hefty fines or serve prison sentences.

Cricket World Cup 2007 comprises 51 matches to be staged throughout the region and starts on March 11 with opening ceremonies in Jamaica and concludes on April 28 in Barbados. This is the first time that the West Indies will be hosting cricketÕs largest spectacle.