BCB launches KSM Investment fifty overs First Division Tournament

May 13, 2026 Sports

Kaieteur Sports – The Berbice Cricket Board on Thursday last launched one of several cricket tournaments it intends to host for first division teams in the ancient county during the current year. At a simple presentation ceremony at the Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, head office of KSM Investment Inc, the board launched a fifty overs first division tournament. BCB President Dr Cecil Beharry led a delegation which included Junior Selection chairman Balram Samaroo and Administrator Angela Haniff, while Chief Executive Officer of the sponsor, Mahadeo Panchu represented his company.

The BCB President in remarks, stated that his administration would be hosting several first division tournaments in 2026 including two fifty overs, one 20/20, one Patron 10/10 and a two days for clubs in the county.

BCB launches KSM Investment fifty overs First Division Tournament

KSM CEO Mahadeo Panchu hands over sponsorship cheque to BCB President Dr Cecil Beharry.

The KSM Investment tournament would involve twelve teams divided into four sub zones with the top two advancing to the quarter finals. The teams expected to participate are Blairmont, Police, Tucber Park, Young Warriors, Rose Hall Canje, Albion, Port Mourant, Rose Hall Town Namilco Thunderbolt, Upper Corentyne, Skeldon and Berbice River. The tournament is expected to be of a high standard as players like Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Nial Smith, Zeymul Ramsammy, Isai Thorne, Veersammy Permaul, Gudakesh Motie, Kevin Sinclair, Kelvon Anderson, Junior Sinclair, Slyus Tyndall and Rampertab Ramnauth are expected to be playing for their different teams.

The BCB President also announced that emphasis would be placed on coaching among the younger players across Berbice. Special clinics would be held for batsmen, fast bowlers, spinners and wicketkeepers. The main objective of the clinics would be to improve the cricketing talent of the county most promising players.

The BCB boss, who is also the President of the Rose Hall Canje Cricket Club, expressed gratitude to the management and staff of KSM Investment Inc especially Mr. Mahadeo Panchu. Former national youth player Balram Samaroo, who serves on the BCB competition committee, assured the sponsor that the tournament would be well organised and completed before the end of the third quarter of 2026.The national junior selector urged the youth players in the county to take advantage of the hard work of the BCB by putting in outstanding performances with both bat and ball.

He noted that the board in 2026 would be hosting tournaments at the under 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, second division, female, intermediate and first division levels.

CEO of KSM Investment, Mahadeo Panchu stated that he was extra delighted to be associated with Berbice Cricket. He noted that the county has produced numerous cricketing legends like John Trim, Rohan Kanhai, Basil Butcher, Joe Soloman, Roy Fredricks and Alvin Kallicharran. Panchu also stated that Berbice is presently producing a high percentage of the senior players for Guyana. He congratulated the BCB on the outstanding work it is doing and urged them to uphold their high standards.

The KSM sponsorship covers the cost of cash incentives for the top two teams, trophies, expenses for the grand finale and umpiring for the tournament among others. KSM Investment is a winner of the President Award and produces top quality concrete products such as pavers, concrete blocks and is also a major distributor of cement.

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