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Non-stop action anticipated at Guyana Independence Cup T20 today in Berbice

May 26, 2013 Sports

 

All systems are in place as all roads lead to the Albion Sports Complex for the much anticipated Guyana Independence cup Twenty20 cricket extravaganza organised by the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) and the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association (BCCDA). Thousands are expected to throng the venue for what is expected to be an action packed day of sizzling cricket action as they witness the most exciting and largest 20/20 tournament to ever hit the County.
Over the past few days the organisers had upped their preparation and pulling all the stops to make the one day spectacle a memorable occasion.  The Tournament, which is part of celebrations to mark Guyana’s 47th Anniversary, will see four of Guyana best cricket teams in action including defending champions Universal DVD Berbice Titans and  Karibee Rice Tigers of Berbice,  East Coast Demerara Jaguars and Georgetown Lions battling for supremacy and over one million dollars in cash, trophies and other prizes.
Some of the players expected to be on show are Dion Barnwell, Narsingh Deonarine, Assad Fudadin, Veerasammy Permaul, Devendra Bishoo and Leon Johnson among others.
The games will commence at 10:30Hrs with two matches being played during daylight followed by a cultural ceremony. When the night steps in, the atmosphere will be transformed with the light up of Big Screen Projectors, Cheerleaders and the finals to proceed under massive floodlights.  Fireworks display and live musical entertainment will be provided.
Patrons will have an opportunity to win fabulous gate prizes including cell phones, mp3 players and hampers among other tokens from various companies which will be distributed free of cost.
Proceeds from this event will go towards assisting with the development of sports in the region. First division clubs, Albion and Bermine, two schools and orphanages are to benefit. Consideration is also given to support a young talent in Berbice in the field of culture.
Part of the proceeds will also go towards the rehabilitation of the commentary booth at the Albion Sports Complex. The balance will be shared equally by the two organisations to fulfill their social obligations and community work under the “Power to Change Programme”.
Meanwhile, the draw has been made and will see defending champions Universal DVD Berbice Titans playing fellow Berbice team Karibee Rice Tigers from 10am and BK International East Coast Jaguars play Georgetown Lions from 13.30hrs. The winners will clash in the grand final under lights from 18.30hrs.
Among some of the sponsors on board are Universal DVD, Trophy Stall, Karibee Rice, Sentinel Security, Metro Office and Computer Supplies, Ishmail Poultry Farm, Banks DIH, Asheik and Son Motor Supplies, Demerara Bank Ltd, New Building Society Ltd, Fazil Yunas Contracting, Ian Andrew Budhan of Universal Sports Services, Bhaggu Lighting, Balram Shane and Poonai’s Pharmacy among others.
The organizers wish to notify the public that no coolers will be allowed irrespective of the size. Admission to the venue is $500 for adults and children under-12 free.  (Samuel Whyte)

 

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