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Sixth DF&GI U-19 Inter Zone tourney launched
The sixth edition of the Diamond Fire & General Insurance Under-19 Inter Zone cricket tournament organised by the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) was launched Monday.
BCB Special Events Committee Chairman and Public Relations Officer Hilbert Foster disclosed that that the 2-day tournament is set to commence tomorrow with the first innings restricted to 65 overs.
BCB officials (right) receives sponsorship cheque from Diamond Fire & General Insurance representative.
The four teams competing are West Berbice, New Amsterdam/Canje, Lower Corentyne and Upper Corentyne.
West Berbice and New Amsterdam/Canje would clash at the Bush Lot Ground, West Coast, Berbice while lower and Upper Corentyne would play at the No. 69 Ground.
The Winners of both matches would clash at the Albion Community Centre Ground on a date to be decided while the two losing teams would play at the Port Mourant Cricket Ground.
Foster stated that the Board expects the tournament to be of a high standard since players the likes of Shawn Pereira, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd and Shimron Hetmyer will be participating.
BCB First Vice President Anil Beharry expressed gratitude to the sponsor for their continued support and confidence in the BCB, while disclosing that the performances of the players during the competition would form the basis for selection to the Berbice Under-19 Inter County team.
Beharry also informed that the Board’s mission is to maintain and improve the development of the game to the highest level ever in the Ancient County despite several setbacks including not receiving any subvention from the Guyana Cricket Board.
Regional Manager of Diamond Fire & General Insurance, Philip Kowlessar, in handing over the cheque stated that his Company enjoys the relationship with the BCB. He praised the Board for its organising skills, while expressing the hope that the 2013 edition would be played in an atmosphere of unity and goodwill among the players.
He also pledged his company’s continued assistance in the future. The tournament is sponsored to the tune of $335,000. The four teams would also be provided with colour T-shirts compliments of the sponsor.
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