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Berbice Cricket Board launches 4th Annual Republic Bank Inter-zone Under-17 Tournament
The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) already packed 2012 cricket season got even
Berbice Cricket Board Treasurer Anil Beharry (right) receives the cheque from Tiffany Asregadoo of Republic Bank (Guy) Ltd.
busier with the launching of Republic Bank Under-17 Inter-zone Tournament. The tournament was launched on Thursday last at the BCB office in Cheddi Jagan Street, New Amsterdam and saw Republic Bank handing over a cheque for $200,000 for the Tournament.
Chairman of the BCB Special Events Committee, Hilbert Foster, at the launching stated that the tournament would be the 4th of its kind which will involve four teams – West Berbice, New Amsterdam/Canje, Lower Corentyne and Central/Upper Corentyne. The tournament will be for players born on or after the 1st January, 1996 and teams will be selected based on performances in the Memorex/Leslie Amsterdam Memorial Under-17 Inter-club Tournament. An Elite 30 man Under-17 squad will also be selected after the completion of the Republic Bank Inter-zone tournament for possible selection for the Berbice Under-17 team.
Treasurer of BCB, Anil Beharry, hailed Republic Bank (Guy) Ltd as a true friend of Berbice Cricket. Republic Bank, Beharry stated has played a major role in the restoration of cricket in the ancient county as the Bank also co-sponsored the BCB Annual Awards Ceremony and Magazine.
Manager of the Republic Bank, New Amsterdam Branch, Imran Saccoor, in brief remarks spoke of his admiration of the BCB work especially its aggressive drive to unearth and develop new cricketing talents.
Saccoor further stated that Republic Bank was committed to the development of sports and sees its investment in Berbice as a worthwhile. He challenged the Board to uphold the very high standard and pledged the co-operation of Republic Bank in the future.
The tournament will see West Berbice and Lower Corentyne/Black Bush Polder clashing at the Port Mourant Ground and New Amsterdam/Canje playing Central/Upper Corentyne at the Cumberland ground. The two losers will play for the 3rd place, while the two top teams will play in the finals at a venue to be decided.
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