Latest update December 16th, 2024 9:00 AM
Anil Lalsa Construction Ltd sponsor BCB West Berbice cricket tournament
– Foster fulfills promise to D’ Edwards CC
Kaieteur Sports – Cricket clubs in West Berbice continue to benefit from the hard work of the Berbice Cricket Board as another business entity has come forward to sponsor a cricket tournament for the area. Popular contractor Anil Lalsa, Chief Executive Officer of Anil Lalsa Construction Company has agreed to sponsor a 20/20 cricket tournament for teams in the area.
BCB President Hilbert Foster stated that the board was now preparing for a very active second division season after successfully completing most of its junior tournaments. Foster stated that the countywide Dave West Indian Import tournament would be completed and additionally, the board would be hosting at least one tournament in each sub zones – West Berbice, New Amsterdam/Canje, Lower Corentyne and Upper Corentyne.
Vivek Lalsa hands over sponsorship on behalf of his brother Anil Lalsa to BCB Cricket Coach Ryan Kissoonlall.
Ryan Kissoonlall hands over practice net to D’ Edwards CC.
The West Berbice zone in 2023 would benefit from two tournaments- the Fazil Jafarally 20/20 and now the Lalsa Construction 20/20. The teams that would be playing in the tournament are Blairmont, Blairmont Remnants, Cotton Tree, Bush Lot United, Achievers, Bath, Police, Paradise, Achievers B and Shieldstown.
Foster expressed thanks to Lalsa for his support and noted that another former cricketer was once again giving back to the game. Lalsa is a former player for the D’ Edwards Cricket Club, the leading second division team in the area. The former allrounder stated that he readily agreed to the sponsorship as he was very impressed with the development taking place in the county’s cricket under Foster’s leadership and guidance.
He noted that the developments are making a huge difference in the game and he was happy to assist. Lalsa, had earlier in the year co-sponsored the visit of former West Indies captain Alvin Kallicharran to the county for three days and he indicated that he would continue to support the board in the future.
The West Berbice area have benefitted from donations of cricket balls, grass cutters, water pitchers, pitch covers, catching cribs, educational grants, bicycles among numerous other items from the BCB under Foster’s leadership and would shortly receive a bowling cage and two bowling machines. The Bush Lot United CC would get a cage and bowling machine while the Cotton Tree CC would also get a bowling machine.
Meanwhile, the BCB President fulfilled another commitment to clubs when he handed over a practice net to the D’ Edwards CC. Foster had earlier in the year promised the club management to obtain a practice net and he also donated a box of cricket balls and a set of wicketkeeping gear as part of the BCB’s effort to assist performing clubs in the county. Foster has started his annual visit to major clubs in the county to meet with players and executives to listen to recommendations for the development of the game.
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