Man-of-the-Match to receive E-Networks package
THE HISTORIC Albion Sports Complex ground will tomorrow be buzzing with activity, as thousands of cricket fans are expected to turn out to witness the finals of the first ever Berbice Cricket Board Namilco/Bakewell T20 tournament.Arch rivals, Albion Community Centre Cricket Club, and Rose Hall Town Gizmos and Gadgets, will be renewing a rivalry that goes way back, as they both seek to underline their unofficial tag of being the top cricket team in the Ancient County when they clash in the final which bowls off at 13:30hrs.
Prior to the finals, West Berbice and Universal Solutions Bermine would battle each other for third position, which carries a cash prize of $50,000 from 09:00 hrs, while the winner of the tournament will pocket $200,000 and a trophy and the runner-up, half of that amount.
West Berbice, who recently lost to Universal Solutions Bermine in the BCB/Universal DVD T20 tournament, would be looking for revenge and to this effect, they would be spearheaded by national player, Keon Joseph; former test pacer, Brandon Bess; Arthley Bailey; skipper, Krishnadat Ramoo; and promising fast bowler, Raun Johnson.
Bermine on the other hand, would be seeking to redeem themselves after been bowled out for 38 by Albion in their semi-final matchup last weekend, and will have skipper Anthony D’Andrade, Eugene LaFleur, Romario Shepherd, Devon Clements and Keon DeJesus as their main players.
The finals between Albion and RHTGG would have both their supporters on their feet as both teams are strong on paper.
Former Test players, Devendra Bishoo and Sewnarine Chattergoon, would spearhead Albion’s efforts and would receive support from the hard hitting Jonathan Foo, in-form Surujnarine Kandasammy, Balchan Baldeo, Sharaz Ramcharran, West Indies under-19 player Gudakesh Motie-Kanhai, Veerapen Permaul and David Latchaya.
Test player, Assad Fudadin; former ODI player, Royston Crandon; and national players, Delbert Hicks and Rajiv Ivan, would be the backbone of the RHTGG challenge, with support from Dominic Rikhi, Shawn Perreira, Clinton Pestano, and Shailendra Shameer, along with Eon Hooper and Jason Sinclair.
Meanwhile, E-Networks would be sponsoring the Man-of-the-Finals prize of one year’s free supply of its cable television service, while the Best Batsman and Bowler of the finals would receive a DVD player and CD player respectively compliments of A. Ally & Sons of New Amsterdam.
Several lucky spectators would win special gate prizes including bicycles, while several fun games would be played during the lunch break where more prizes would be up for grabs for fans. Managing Director of Namilco, Bert Sukhai, and Bakewell General Manager, Rajin Ganga, would be present to assist with the distribution of prizes after the finals.