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Berbice vs Essequibo, no play on penultimate day; Rain ruins play in Demerara, President’s XI clash
GT&T/Hand-in-Hand Inter-County cricket – Day 3
The penultimate day of the GT&T/Hand-in-Hand four day Inter County cricket, final round match between Berbice and Essequibo was washed out without a ball being bowled for the third consecutive day at the Everest ground yesterday.
Although the sun was out in all its glory on Monday and yesterday and the pitch which was covered, heavy overnight rain left the ground with puddles of water.
Despite the efforts of the ground staff, play was still not possible yesterday at the Uitvlugt ground.
And despite efforts from the ground staff who removed the surface water by mid-day, several sections of the ground remained in a soggy state and play for the day was called off at Tea.
If it rained last night and there is limited or no play today then Berbice will be crowned champions after defeating defending champs Demerara outright for the first time since 2009 in the last match at Enmore.
The other game, between the Demerara and the President’s X1 at the Uitvlugt ground in the West Coast Demerara was also washed out without a ball being bowled in that match.
Today is the final day in both matches and action is scheduled to start at 09:00hrs before the presentation of trophies is made.
Demerara vs President’s XI
Overnight and early morning showers prevented any play on day three of the third and final round match between Demerara and the President’s X1 in the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T), Hand-in-Hand Insurance senior four day Inter-County tournament.
Despite the efforts of the ground staff yesterday at Uitvlugt ground on the West Coast of Demerara, sections of the ground were still in a soggy state and play was officially called off at 14:30hrs after an inspection by the umpires. Play is expected to start at 09:00hrs today, weather permitting.
Meanwhile, in an invited comment Manager of the President’s XI Robert ‘Pacer’ Adonis said his players are disappointed that no play was possible. He stated that they will be looking for first innings points should play get under way today.
Manager of the Demerara team, Sherlock Atwell credited the ground staff for their hard work adding that his boys are eager to get their game on and showcase their talent.
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