Son Cambio and L. Mahabeer join DCB for the Independence T10 Cup
For the forthcoming Independence T10 Cup, corporate sponsorship is still pouring in, with L. Mahabeer and Son Cambio being the most recent business to commit to the competition.
On May 25, the LBI Ground, East Coast Demerara, will host the fund-raising event. Earlier this week, Lookeshwar ‘Vick’ Mahabeer, the CEO of L. Mahabeer and Son Cambio, gave cash to Davteerth Anandjit, the secretary of the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB).
Businessman Lookeshwar ‘Vick’ Mahabeer (left) presents the sponsorship to Secretary of the DCB Davteerth Anandjit
The cambio’s site on King Street in Georgetown served as the venue for the presentation. West Indies Over-40 player and cricket enthusiast Mahabeer said he was thrilled to be a part of the much-anticipated competition. He wished the DCB luck in its efforts to raise much-needed money to support the expansion and advancement of the sport in the Demerara County. In addition to Office Express, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Anil Beharry Real Estate, Construction and General Business Services, and Naven’s Construction, L. Mahabeer and Son Cambio is the fifth company to sponsor the competition.
Anandjit thanked Mahabeer for his thoughtful gesture and emphasized the value of business backing in promoting the game’s growth. According to the DCB executive, the board is incredibly appreciative of everyone who has supported the tournament, whether financially or in other ways.
Plans for the great Independence T10 Cup are well underway, according to Anandjit, who also stated that teams and players will be revealed in the days ahead. With a one-game knockout format, eight of the county’s first division teams will battle for top honors.
The one-day tournament will feature awards and a total cash prize of G$500,000.
Each team is permitted to have two guest players from other counties, even though the teams will be represented by players from the corresponding organizations. The winning squad will get G$250,000 in cash and a trophy, the runners-up G$150,000 and a trophy, and the losing semi-finalists G$50,000 apiece. A trophy will be awarded to the Man-of-the-Match in the semifinals and final on the individual side. At 10:00 am, the action will begin, and it will end under floodlights.
