Over the past month, there has been constant rainfall in Georgetown, and many hardball cricket matches have been washed out.
President of the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc, Ian John (right), and Devi Sunich of Trophy Stall pose with some of the trophies for Sunday’s tournament
The weather is, however, still perfect for softball cricket; thus the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc (GSCL) will stage the annual Independence Softball Cup on Sunday, June 9, at the Everest Cricket Club ground, beginning at 09:30h.
The four-team tournament, designed for teams comprising players 45 years and older, will bowl off with semi-final action taking place simultaneously on two pitches, after which the two winners will clash in the grand finale from 14:00h.
There will be lots of prizes on offer for outstanding performances, while live ball-by-ball commentary would be aired to facilitate all in attendance.
The May/June rainy season is having deleterious effects on grounds in the city, but the management of Everest Cricket Club (ECC) recently enhanced the ground’s drainage capacity and built up the outfield, making it perfect for ‘under-arm’ bowling, which will also lead to excitement galore.
The in-form Regal Masters will begin as favourites for another title, but will be strongly challenged by Mike’s Wellman, Ariel Masters and Fishermen Masters. Just a week ago, Regal Masters won a similar tournament, with Ramesh Narine cracking a century while David Harper was also in destructive form, hitting a rapid 93 that allowed the men in yellow and green to overcome Wellman Masters in a one-sided final played at Malteenoes Sports Club.
he Independence Softball Cup organised by the GSCL is being used as much-needed preparation for players and teams heading to New York for the annual New York Softball Cricket League’s Independence Cup, to be played from June 28 to 30 this year. Regal Masters are the defending champions in the Masters’ category, and will be looking to continue their winning ways both locally and in the ‘Big Apple.’
All trophies have been sponsored by Trophy Stall.
