Latest update December 23rd, 2024 3:37 AM
Berbice crowned champions after rain ruins final round
Berbice were crowned champions of the Guyana Cricket Board Igloo Ice Cream inter county U17 50-over tournament after rain prevented any play in the third and final round matches yesterday.
Members of the victorious Berbice U17 team display their hardware with executives of the BCB (acting) and the GCB following the presentation ceremony.
The game between Berbice and Demerara which was scheduled for Bourda was called off at 12:23hrs, while the Guyana Under-15 Select X1 and Essequibo match up which was slated for Everest Cricket Club was abandoned just after lunch.
Berbice who won both of their previous games finished with 20.5 points, while Essequibo took the runner up spot with 12.1 points, Demerara and the Guyana Under-15 Select X1 ended on 10.3 points and 2.6 points respectively.
Speaking at the presentation at Bourda, Secretary of the GCB Anand Sanasie thanked the sponsor, adding that Sterling Products through its Igloo Ice-cream brand has been with the Under-17 tournament for some time now.
He added that the level of play throughout the tournament was of a decent standard and a 20-man U17 squad will be release shortly to participate in the inter county U19 tournament in preparation for the Regional tournament set for Trinidad and Tobago.
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