Dowlin, Barnwell in line for Floodlights debut

Former international players, Travis Dowlin and Christopher Barnwell have been named in a 14-man Floodlights squad to play the feature match against the visiting G-Square Cavaliers from Wakenaam on Saturday at the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) ground, Queenstown Georgetown.

Travis Dowling
Travis Dowling

Dowlin and Barnwell are both members of DCC and will line up with the seasoned softball cricketers namely captain Ricky Deonarain, Dharam Persaud and Lloyd Rooplall in the 20 overs a-side match beginning at 18:00h.

G-Square Cavaliers team will come from; Heera Sukhram (Captain), Chandrika Ragnauth, Jagarnauth Manbode (wicketkeeper), Kamal Khan, Satnarine Sahadeo, Bheesham Bhagpattie, Lokram Narine, Ghansham Samwaru, Mahendra Dindial, Tulsie Sahadeo, Bhumeshwar Ramkissoon, Tamesh Persaud and Tameshwar Persaud

Floodlights squad; Ricky Deonarain (Captain), Reyaz Hussein, Khalid Baksh, Anil Beharry, Dharam Persaud, Rakesh Arjune, Patrick Khan, Travis Dowlin, Surendra Nauth, Lloyd Rooplall, Christopher Barnwell, Lalta Gainda, Yusuf Unos and Romeo Deonarain.

This match is sponsored by Factory Price of King Street, Georgetown through proprietor Tulsie Sahadeo who will also be part of the action where he will suit up for G-Square Cavaliers.

Floodlights, more known for their exploits in the softball arena are very competitive in the hardball category and will next play the Guyana Media XI at a date to be announced.

Admission is free and there will be food and drink n sale as well as musical entertainment.