Speaker of the National Assembly and President of the Everest Cricket Club, Manzoor Nadir (left), and John Ramsingh signing the venue agreement for the finals of the Kares “One Guyana” T10 Blast on July 30
Organizers of the Kares “One Guyana” T10 Tape ball Blast have inked an agreement with the Everest Cricket Club to have that mega tournament culminated at the modern facilities of the Everest Cricket Club on July 30.
The historic ground rental agreement, which was confirmed between Everest CC President Manzoor Nadir and tournament co-director John Ramsingh on Wednesday, secures the use of the club’s lush outfield and new facilities, which organizers of the Blast plan to transform further to create a memorable experience.
“We opted for Everest very early in the planning because no other venue can give us the experience we are looking for. The outfield is excellent, making it ideal for top-class cricket. At the same time, the spectator experience is second to none from anywhere in the ground, which will give sponsors great value for money,” Ramsingh remarked.
In his remarks, Nadir, the Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly, noted that Everest CC is pleased to partner with the organizers and His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali for this inaugural cricket extravaganza. He said, “The rental fees are mainly to maintain the facilities, so we can have cricket all year round at Everest. We are a cricket club, and to have this grassroots form of cricket here is our pleasure.”
Among the other features of the Everest CC are LED screens for replays, sponsors’ boundary boards, individual dugouts for the four semifinalists, Kidz Zone, and the GT Beer Party Mound.
The tournament begins on Saturday, July 29, with 32 teams vying for the top prize of a whopping $1M and the specially handcrafted trophy.
Matches on that day will be played at the Police Sports Club ground at Eve Leary, YMCA ground, Queen’s College ground, the Transport Sports Club ground, and the Guyana Defence Force ground. There will be the round of 32, round of 16, and quarter-finals, which will see 28 teams being eliminated.
On Sunday, July 30, the remaining four teams will have their semifinal matches live-streamed to the world, with international commentators calling the shots. Before the championship match, two celebrity sides, Team Kanuku and Team Roraima, will take to the field for a feature clash for $200,000, to be donated to charity.
Spectators may also win instant prizes on the day of the final by participating in novelty events such as bowling, batting, catching, and other cricket-related challenges.
Sponsors of this event are: Kares Engineering, GT Beer, Mohamed’s Enterprise, Premier Insurance, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Guyana Tourism Authority, Avinash Contracting and Scrap Metal, Continental Transport Inc, Assuria, Ansa Motors Guyana, Star Rentals, E-Net; Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport; USA Cricket Zone, First Change Builders, Impressions, Jacobs’ Jewellery, Beacon Café, RS53 RestoBar and Lounge, Zeus Enterprise, Hits and Jams Entertainment, Montra Restaurant and Lounge, and Trophy Stall.
Action on both days begins at 09:00h; while at Police Sports Club ground, Eve Leary, there will be the ceremonial bowl off on Day One.
