CECC ten-10 semis and final set for today

The inaugural Central Essequibo Cricket Committee’s (CECC’s) ten-10 Knockout Hardball competition for 2022 has reached its semi-final stage, and the final has also been set for today, Sunday March 6, at the Reliance Sports Ground on the Essequibo Coast in Region 2 (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
Bacchus Bulls will clash with Rising Stars Sports Club from 10:00hrs, while, at noon, Reliance Hustlers Sports Club and Queenstown Junior Sports Club will do battle in the semi-final segment. The championship game, involving the two winners from the semis, will commence at 15:00hrs.
President of the CECC, Trevis Simon, related that the semis and final were slated for February 27, but bad weather had affected the fixtures. He is, however, confident that the two final rounds would be completed, as sunshine is likely to prevail.
Simon, who is also Secretary of the Essequibo Cricket Board, informed that the victorious side would pocket $70,000 and a trophy, while the runner-up team would pocket $30,000 and a trophy.
This competition began early in the year so as to kick start the season for 2022. Simon mentioned that there would be a plethora of competitions slated for the year, and felt that the 10-overs version should give the players the right momentum.
Recently, under the umbrella of the CECC, the various sub- tournaments of the annual Simons Memorial tournaments got started with three categories, and they are: Over-40, Open, and Under-19. Several prizes are also up for grabs.
Simon declared that teams have expressed excitement to participate, while his family is still saddened by the death of his father and several other loved ones. He pointed out that the veteran cricketers have got an opportunity to play the game competitively, while the youngsters are anxious to display their natural talents.
In the opening division, there are many players who still ply their trade professionally.