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GCB lends support to YWCC Mash Cup 2017
The Guyana Cricket Board, the governing body for cricket in Guyana, joined the list of sponsors for The Young Warriors Cricket Club (YWCC) Mash Cup which is slated to be held on April 30 at the Cumberland Cricket Ground, East Canje, Berbice.
Faizul Bacchus left, hands over the balls for the tournament to President of the YWCC Rafeek Kassim in the presence of Waheid Edwards.
The organisers have indicated that everything is in place for the competition which has been the major fund raiser for the club over the years. Proceeds from this event will assist to take care of the club’s cricket programmes. Over the years, funds from this event were also donated for religious and educational purposes as part of the club’s policy towards community development. Betsy Ground Triple Stars are the defending champions.
It is expected that a number of teams from the East Canje area will compete in the action packed five overs contest for prize monies of over $100,000. Two top Masters Softball teams in Guyana are expected to do battle in a 15 overs feature game. There will be added attractions for the kids and the entire family. Live musical entertainment and a well stocked bar will be in attendance.
At the presentation ceremony, Faizul Bacchus, Vice President of the GCB said as the governing body for cricket, it is their responsibility to support each and every cricket club in Guyana. He said that the GCB is happy to be part of this annual tournament and call on other clubs to do likewise. He added that the GCB will help any cricket club/organisation who helps themselves. In response, Rafeek Kassim, newly elected President of the club was thankful for the support and promised that the event will provide entertainment for the entire family. He added that YWCC will continue to provide opportunities for the youths in the East Canje area and made mention of Shimron Hetmyer, Gajanand Singh, Damodar Daesrath, Kwesi Maltay, Balram Samaroo among others who came through the club.
Mash Cup 2016 raised closed to $500,000 and the club would like to thank all the sponsors.
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