Naven’s Construction ‘batting’ with DCB for Independence T10 Cup
As the Demerara Cricket Board’s highly-anticipated Independence T10 Cup draws closer, Naven’s Construction has embraced the fund-raising initiative, pumping the biggest sponsorship to date into the May 25 event.
Exactly two weeks prior to the exciting championship at the LBI Ground, Naven’s Construction has committed $440,000 into the tournament, which is geared to generate funds to assist with the development of the sport in the county of Demerara.
Naven Persaud (second right) of Naven’s Construction presents the sponsorship cheque to Demerara Cricket Board Secretary Davteerth Anandjit in the presence of members of the organising committee, Anil Beharry (right) and Yogeshwar Bishun
Naven’s Construction is based at Lot 178 Block 8 Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara (ECD), and deals in the construction of houses, carpentry, renovation, plumbing, tiling, ceiling, fencing and foundation and other areas.
Speaking on behalf of the company, Naven Persaud said the construction firm was always looking at ways and means of supporting the development of sport, in this specific case, cricket.
Persaud said it was important that avenues were created for young Guyanese to showcase their skills, as he lauded the Demerara Cricket Board for putting together the Independence T10 Cup.
He urged cricket fans and members of the general public to support the fundraising initiative, which he deemed as important to fostering the growth and development of the sport locally.
Demerara Cricket Board Secretary Davteerth Anandjit welcomed Naven’s Construction as a partner in development, expressing gratitude to management for seeing the importance of supporting such an initiative.
Anandjit expounded that corporate support for the development of cricket was critical, and he encouraged other members of the corporate community to follow suit.
The Demerara Cricket Board executive added that plans were moving full steam ahead for the grand Independence T10 Cup, with teams and players to be announced in the coming days.
Eight First-Division teams from the county will compete for top honours, with the format being a one-game knockout. A total cash prize of $500,000 and trophies will be up for grabs at the one-day event.
While the teams will be represented by players within the respective associations, each team are allowed two guest players from other counties.
The champion team are guaranteed $250,000 cash plus a trophy; the runners-up $150,000 and a trophy, while the losing semi-finalists will receive $50,000 each.
On the individual side, the Man of the Match in the semi-finals and final will receive a trophy.
Action will bowl off at 10:00h and conclude under floodlights.