Cricket fans across Demerara are set for an action-packed month as the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) bowls off its highly anticipated Under-19 Inter-Association Cricket Tournament on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
The competition promises thrilling encounters and a showcase of some of the county’s most promising young cricketers. Among the headline names is Shamar Apple, a West Indies Under-19 World Cup player, who will suit up for the Georgetown Cricket Association. He will be joined by a host of standout local talents, including Parmeshwar Ram, Marcel Nandu, Joshua Budhram, and Russel Anderson, all eager to lead their respective associations to glory.
Five Associations, One Title
The tournament features five teams representing the county’s leading cricket bodies:
West Demerara Cricket Association (WDCA)
East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB)
Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)
East Bank Cricket Association (EBCA)
Upper Demerara Cricket Association (UDCA)
West Demerara Cricket Association U19
Captain Pameshwar Ram, Patricce Fraser, Wazir Gulam, Joshua Kushendyal, Navindra Samkar,
Ishan Harricharan, Arvin Suknanan, Robin Seecharran, Krishna Mahesh, Isaiah Anderson,
Shazad Ally, Amrit Persaud, Christopher Persaud, Rudranauth Persaud, and Shaker Ramesh.
East Coast Cricket Board U19
Captain Arun Gainda, Munesh Outar, Marcel Nundu, Kyle Gibson, Bhishram Udan, Yannick Newton,
Junia Dindyal, Jude Andrews, Trilok Nanan, Vijai Kaplu, Tyrell King, Joason Dindyal, Kaylon
Calendar, Akeem Persaud.
Georgetown Cricket Association U19
Captain Dave Mohabir, Khush Seegobin, Emmanuel Lewis, Dhanesh Persaud, Shamar Apple,
Jonathan Mentore, Ravaldo Pereira, Reyaz Latif, Shane Prince, Stephon Seymour, Danvir
Seegobin, Samuel Ally, Lomar Seecharran, and Jasane Craig.
East Bank Cricket Association U19
Captain Joshua Budhram, Vinesh Kalpoo, Rupie Rajaram, Dilshan Latchman, Yeshua Hutson, Leon
James, Orwin Jordan, Shane Shivbarran, Ravindra Singh, Julian Craig, Shem Ramcharran,
Shane Kissoondeo, Marvin Simpson, Hemraj Bhowan.
Upper Demerara Cricket Association U19
Captain Russel Anderson, Errol Alder, Triston Peters, Elizah Bowen, Rusco Anderson, Jaushawn
Clark, Tyrick Henry, Andy Ramgoolam, Alex Ragubeer, Shahid Ramzan, Nicholas Simon,
Antonio Chan, Divin Persaud, Randy Chung, Nathan Bishop, Makai Dowlin, and Aadesh Mahase.
Opening Round Fixtures
The tournament begins on February 18 with a double-header at 09:30h
Georgetown vs East Bank at the Police Sports Club
West Demerara vs East Coast at MMZ Upper Demerara will draw the bye in the opening round.
Matches will be played across venues including the Police Sports Club, MMZ Ground, and LBI, with all games scheduled to start at 09:30 hrs. The round-robin format continues through February 27, ensuring each team has the opportunity to stake its claim for top honours.
Significance of the Tournament
This Under-19 Inter-Association competition serves as a vital platform for nurturing young cricketers across Demerara. It provides them with the opportunity to gain a 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.
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