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BCB launches fundraiser…..Caricom championship 2015
In an effort to raise much needed funds to continue its work, the Berbice Cricket Board has launched a fund raiser “Caricom Championship”.
The event will be played at the historic Albion Sports Complex on
Berbice Cricket Board representatives Angela Haniff and Dhieranidranauth Somwaru pose with some of the trophies that will be up for grabs.
Sunday July 5, 2015.
Proceeds from this event will be used mainly to organise a very important three day cricket competition.
A release from the board explained that it finds it very difficult to attract a single sponsor for this form of cricket for two reasons: it costs close to two million dollars and sponsors prefer the shorter version of the game.
The board however recognizes the importance of three day cricket for the further development of their cricketers. It was also noted that because of lack of sponsorship, the tournament was missing in Berbice for many years.
The recently elected board promised that three day cricket will return to Berbice and is making sure that that promise is fulfilled. The release stated that Berbice continues to produce cricketers for Guyana and the West Indies despite receiving no funding from the parent body for over five years and will continue to do so despite the challenges.
The Caricom Championship will see the top eight T20 first division teams in Berbice taking part in a ten over knockout competition with the final of 20 overs to be played under lights for a top prize of $80,000 and trophy. The runner up will receive $40,000 and trophy, with the losing finalists $15,000 each. Man of the match in every game will be rewarded. Action begins at 10:00am sharp.
The board initially planned a feature game under lights between Berbice Senior team and a Senior team from Demerara. However, the Guyana Cricket Board refused permission and as a result, only teams from Berbice will participate. The BCB expressed disappointment with the GCB decision. The board however, will continue to work to further develop the game in the ancient county.
The board is appealing to all cricket lovers in Guyana and in the diaspora to come on board to make this competition a reality. The board is also calling on former Berbice players for assistance. Contact can be made on telephone numbers 333-2375, 655-4140 and 623-6875.
Many gate prizes will be up for grabs for the fans with a well stock bar and musical entertainment available. Games for the young and old will be there.
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