Demerara Mutual Fire & Life Group throws support behind Windies Over-50 team

ꟷ two practice matches to be held in Florida

More than 12 teams will be competing in the Over-50 Cricket World Cup, set for Cape Town and Stellensbosch, South Africa from March 10-24, 2020. The West Indies will be vying to topple all teams as they battle for supremacy.
In a simple ceremony held in the boardroom of the Demerara Mutual Fire & Life Group of Companies at Avenue of the Republic and Robb Street Georgetown, this West Indies Over-50 Team received assistance to aid their preparation for the games.
Speaking at the simple presentation was Media Officer on the West Indies Over-50 Organising Committee, John Ramsingh, who said, “As we prepare for the O-50 World Cup 20/20 in South Africa, it’s basically a situation where it’s not an ICC- sanctioned event. We are ensuring that we have representation in South Africa, so one of the things we are doing is raising our own funds. So we are happy that DemLife came on board in support of our initiative.”

Echoing similar sentiments, Chairman of the West Indies O-50 Committee, Rajendra Singh, said the committee is in the process of organizing two practice matches in Florida on November 2 and 3.
Noting that everything costs money, Singh disclosed that there are players who need sponsorship, since it would cost approximately US$100,000 to facilitate the 20-man team, which is equivalent to US $5000 per person.
Singh disclosed that after the practice matches in Florida, the committee would select a final 16, and the team would them wing out to Cape town, South Africa on March 6, 2020, where they will compete against some of the top teams, such as India and Canada.
It is Singh’s desire that, come 2020, the players will be match-ready when they hit the field.
The Executive Marketing Manager of the DemLife Group of Companies, Clarence Perry, said, “Demerara Fire and General would be the official sponsor for this tournament. As a contributor, what we are basically doing is sponsoring one player, as we have a history of being involved in cricket as far back as when the West Indies were in their glory days.
“As we have a history, we felt that it’s something that we would want to be a part of, as it would remind us of some of the great players West Indies had. That is why we are happy to contribute to be a part of this meaningful process and historical process.”a