ST JOHN’S (Antigua), Jan 6: Cricket World Cup 2007 organisers in the Caribbean have warned fans not to buy travel packages except from official agents.

It follows reports from India of unauthorised companies offering trips and match tickets.

“Fans are advised to deal with CWC's official agents. They are only ones who have authority to sell packages for this event – nobody else. There are five of these in India to cater for large fan base there,” said commercial manager Stephen Price.

People who buy from unofficial sources are taking a ‘huge risk’ and Price added: “There will be no recourse from CWC if someone falls victim to any of unauthorised travel agents.”

The individual Caribbean nations involved in the tournament have, meanwhile, been reminded to re-double their efforts to ensure everything is ready on time.

The 16 competing teams are due to arrive on March 2, with opening warm-up games three days later.—Agencies