At a simple but significant launching ceremony held last Friday evening at the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) Ground, Queenstown, Georgetown, Bel-Air Rubis Service Station and the Trophy Stall, Bourda Market have jointly injected sponsorship into a much needed under 13 cricket competition for teams on the East Coast Demerara. Teams or clubs from Georgetown and other areas are also encouraged to participate.
Ramesh Sunich (left) handing over the winning trophy to Anil Persaud in the presence of two Under-13 players and Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association representative Anil Beharry
The tournament will give exposure to the younger cricketers and is open to any team from any part of the country. Teams interested in participation may indicate their interest to tournament organizers Mohamed Ashmul Ali and Anil Persaud as soon as possible by calling 222-0189, 652-5896 or 624-6098. The championship which will commence shortly will be of two innings duration with an upper limit of 30 overs in the first innings. The second innings will be unlimited. The organizers and sponsors decided on this regulation so as to make sure that there is at least a first innings result.
Speaking on behalf of the sponsors, Ramesh Sunich of Trophy Stall, Bourda Market, said that he is delighted to be part sponsor of this tournament and commended his co-sponsor Lalta Gainda of Bel Air Rubis for the initiative. He further stated that for West Indies cricket to turn around their fortunes, it has to start from the grass root level and he hopes that this tournament will unearth some Ramnaresh Sarwans, Shivnarine Chanderpauls, Lance Gibbs and Clive Lloyds among many other outstanding cricketers produced by Guyana.
Speaking on behalf of the East Coast Cricket Committee, Anil Persaud thanked the sponsors for coming onboard and for showing interest in the young and upcoming cricketers.
The tournament which will be organized by Mohamed Ashmul Ali and Anil Persaud is fully endorsed by the Guyana Cricket Board and will play under the guidance of the East Coast Cricket Committee. Only players born during or after the year 2004 will be eligible.
