Latest update November 20th, 2024 1:00 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

BCB to host countywide 40-Overs 2nd Div. tourney

Apr 20, 2018 Sports

The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) in its ongong quest to play cricket at all levels would be hosting a countywide 2nd Division competition as the Board has been able to secure a major sponsor which would be unveiled shortly.
The Tournament would be 40-overs per side while teams would be at least 12 Zones to allow for early completion. BCB President Hilbert Foster is urging all 2nd Division Clubs in the Ancient County to register before April 30. West Berbice clubs can contact David Black on 624 7607 while Dennis D’Andrade is the contact person for Upper Corentyne, 621 00014.
President Foster or Secretary Robby Saywack are the contact persons for Lower Corentyne and New Amsterdam/Canje areas and can be reached on 337 4562 or 660 0049, respectively. The Board, Foster stated would be very firm on lifting the standard of the game at this level and teams would be required to make sure that all players are attired in white uniform only.
Teams who cannot play in whites are advised that they would not be allowed to participate. Foster further noted that it is quite embarrassing to witness BCB 2nd Division competition with players attired in various colours.
No non-Berbician would be allowed to play in the tournament as the main objective is to develop local talent. Entrance fee would be free but teams would have to pay a Protest Fee if they want to Protest any match.
Teams would only be allowed two First Division players. Under-19 players shall not be considered First Division players. The new BCB Executive has embarked on a massive programme of playing at every level.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | November, 18th, 2024

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Dolphin Secondary, East Ruimveldt seal Round-5 victories in Republic Bank U-18 Football League 

Dolphin Secondary, East Ruimveldt seal Round-5 victories in Republic...

Nov 19, 2024

  Kaieteur Sports- The Ministry of Education ground came alive on Sunday as the Republic Bank Schools’ Under-18 Football League wrapped up its fifth round of competition with thrilling...
Read More
Golden Jaguars to host Barbados tonight in crucial Nations League Play-In decider 

Golden Jaguars to host Barbados tonight in...

Nov 19, 2024

Members show confidence as they re-elect Ninvalle and executive to lead GBA

Members show confidence as they re-elect Ninvalle...

Nov 19, 2024

Badminton Team enjoy decent success in Suriname

Badminton Team enjoy decent success in Suriname

Nov 19, 2024

Successful 8th Charity Event hosted by Inniss Family and Nexgen Golf 

Successful 8th Charity Event hosted by Inniss...

Nov 19, 2024

Nine years old is latest recipient of gear from Project “Cricket Gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana”

Nine years old is latest recipient of gear from...

Nov 19, 2024

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]