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Floodlights XI takes on Nand Persaud & Co. Ltd at GCC tonight

Aug 28, 2009 Sports

Cricket buffs are in for a treat when Karibee Rice, stages a 30 over softball cricket match in memory of the late rice magnate, Nand Persaud, under floodlights, at the GCC Ground Bourda tomorrow evening for the Nand Persaud Memorial trophy. The match gets underway at 18:00hrs.
A team comprising players from the late businessman’s organization will take on Floodlights XI in a highly anticipated action packed encounter. Floodlights XI, is a strong team that has in its lineup several players that have competed in the 2008 and 2009 Florida Cup with some successes.
Despite this, Karibee Rice representative, Mohin Persaud, is confident that his team can come out victorious since they have been engaged in stiff training. He said that they are expecting keen competition and are looking forward to the match. He further vowed to upset his adversary despite their strong standing. Ariel Enterprise of Regent Street and 4R of Duncan Street, Georgetown are the main sponsors of the match.
Nand Persaud & Co. Ltd is the largest supplier of agricultural machinery and spares in the Corentyne Region. Nand Persaud, founder of this company died on 12th Jan 2006, at age 63, and all trophies are sponsored by his company.
Meanwhile, the Trophy Stall Countrywide Softball finals between Rangers Sports Club of West Demerara and Die Hard XI of Essequibo will also comprise a part of the night’s activities. The players have been engaged in several weeks of hectic competition and tonight’s match is expected to produce fireworks as both teams have been impressive throughout the tournament.
The squads read: Nand Persaud & Co. Ltd: Ramdeo Parmeshwar (Captain), Mohindra Persaud (V. Capt), Devindra Thakoordeen, Baldeo Mahendra, Pooran Shivdyal, Ouditnarine Bhagwadin, Hardial Balgobin, Tryone Sanasie, Amarnauth Thakoordeen, Mark Foo. Mangal Meneshnarine, Ganesh Persaud, Chandradat Bishnauth, Dharmendra Manilal, Joel Marapen, Doodnauth Mohan. Manager: Ajay Naidu. Coach: Terry Kistoo.  Floodlights: Mike Singh, Dharam Persaud, Jailall Deodas, Rohan Boj-Raj, Bedi Ramjewan, Ramchand Ragbeer, Goverdhan Arjune, Deyrick Ramoutar, Petamber Maharaj, Ray Seebaran, Steve Narine, Surendra Nauth, Mohabir Dudnauth.

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