Tapeball cricket returns to the tarmac

The most competitive tapeball cricket action in Guyana is no doubt found at the National Cultural Centre tarmac in Georgetown, simply referred to as the tarmac. Many current and past national and club cricketers were brought up playing, what can be described as tough cricket, on the tarmac in the afternoons or on weekends. After a slow down for various reasons, the action is slowly picking up and a big competition is set for January month end.

Base Promotion and Tarmac Squad have joined forces for the one-day tapeball extravaganza which will see 11 a-side teams battling for trophies, cash and bragging rights. In the preliminary matches, each team will have a maximum of seven overs to bat while the final will be 10 overs a-side.
The competition which is open to all teams will see standard International Cricket Council (ICC) rules being applied except for LBW and leg byes.
Each team is required to pay an entrance fee of $7,000 upon registration which must be done on or before Friday January 27. To register, call organizer Brian Griffith on 676-5218.
The sponsors for the day’s activity are Guinness Bar on Joseph Pollydore Street and Grill Kings on Mandela Avenue.