DCB announces squads for U-16 Inter-Association Cricket Tournament

After an extended rainy season, cricket action is set to resume with the much-anticipated Demerara
Cricket Board (DCB) Under-16 Inter-Association Tournament.
This exciting competition will showcase the future stars of Guyanese cricket, bringing together five competitive teams:
• West Demerara Cricket Association (WDCA)
• East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB)
• Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)
• East Bank Cricket Association (EBCA)
• DCB Select XI

The tournament officially bowls off on January 31, 2026, with matches scheduled to be played at LBI.
and Lusignan Grounds on the East Coast of Demerara.

The teams are as follows:
West Demerara Cricket Association (WDCA)
Patrice Fraser (C), Shazam Ally (VC), Shekar Ramesh, Jaaziah Singh, Ishan Harricharran, Shaquan
Lindey, Dhirendra Shivepersaud, Krishna Mahase, Isaiah Anderson, Mahendra Pitiram, Joshua
Williams, Ziyad Khan, Randy Chung, and Jadon Birch.

East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) U16:
Aaron Persaud (VC), Jayden Kissoon, Somesh Boyer (C), Jorden Bissessar, Danveer Singh, Brandon
Adams, Samuel Hirelall, Adesh Singh, Jared Ramkarran, Ashton Collins, Ravindranauth Naikbaran,
Nathan Puran, Joshua Yipsaim, Shawaz Hussain, and Dillon Perriera.

Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)
Lomar Seecharan (c), Prosper Jacobus (vc), Nathan Bishop, Afraz Khan, Jasane Craig, Makai Dowlin,
Mickel Johnson, Neerav Persaud, Nathaniel Ramkhelawan, Jermaine Grovesnor, Mario Singh, Wasim
Ali, Balashankar Narine, DeShawn Ramnauth, and Brandon Brown.

East Bank Cricket Association (EBCA)
Jagdesh Kalpoo (c), Lakshman Jaigapoul, Jaydon Emanuel, Miguel Ramachandra, Irfaan Nasoordin,
Tyler Nedd, Natinel Harper, Jamel Samuels, Tafari Sofleigh, Aslam Ali, Shane Dewa, Zahid Talkudar,
Azariah Duncan, Michael Jairam, Anthony Indar.

DCB Select XI
Hezekiah Hohenkirk (c), Leeraj Bhimsain, Nicholas Ramrattan, Nathan Chatterpaul, Aaron Narine,
Noel Madramotoo, Navin Adreen Flood, Abel Bess, Veeraj Shakeela, Quason Austin, Jamal Samuels,
Adam Mohammed, Ethan Persaud, Adrian Peters, Jaden David, Makhaya Jones, Jeremiah Johnson, and Arvin Narin

Significance of the Tournament
This Under-16 Inter-Association competition serves as a vital platform for nurturing young cricketers across Demerara. It provides them with the opportunity to gain competitive match experience showcase their skills, and stake a claim for future selection at higher levels of the game.
The DCB remains committed to fostering youth development and ensuring that cricket continues to thrive across the region. Fans are encouraged to come out and support these rising stars as they embark on their journey in the sport.

Tournament Fixtures
Date, Time, Match, Venue
2026-01-31
09:30h GCA v EBCA Lusignan
09:30h ECCB v WDCA LBI
DCB Select XI Draw Bye

2026-02-01
09:30h GCA v WDCA Lusignan
09:30h DCB Select XI v ECCB LB I
EBCA Draw Bye

2026-02-03
09:30h ECCB v EBCA Lusignan
09:30h WDCA v DCB Select XI LB I
GCA Draw Bye

2026-02-04
09:30h GCA v ECCB Lusignan
09:30h EBCA v DCB Select XI LB I
WDCA Draw Bye

2026-02-06
09:30h DCB Select XI v GCA Lusignan
09:30h WDCA v EBCA LBI
ECCB Draw Bye