THE Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday last launched the Elizabeth Styles Under-19 tournament in commemoration of its 75th anniversary celebration.
Addressing members of the media Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club’s (RHY&SC) secretary/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hilbert Foster told media operatives, that cricket would be played at all levels during the course of the year (2014) as the BCB strives to strengthen the game from the junior to the senior level.Foster said over the years Berbice has produced numerous outstanding Under-19 players like Narsingh Deonarine, David Fingall, Assad Fudadin, Deonarine Persaud, Mahendra Nagamootoo, Gajanand Singh and Hemnarine Chattergoon, among others ; and the club will strive to continue the trend, hence, Elizabeth would be renewing its sponsorship.
Foster said the last tournament sponsored by the United States based company was a highly successful one and was won by Albion Cricket Club who defeated Young Warriors in the final.
The CEO said this year’s tournament would be played in several sub-zones in West Berbice, New Amsterdam/Canje, East Berbice, Lower Corentyne, Central Corentyne and Upper Corentyne.
The winning team will receive $50,000, while the runner-up will collect $30,000.
The man of the final will earn $10,000 and a trophy.
Foster said this year’s tournament is expected to be one of a high standard and the BCB is quite delighted to have Elizabeth Styles once again as the sponsor of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth Styles is currently sponsoring a country-wide coaching programme and in another three weeks they would be launching an under-21 tournament.
Written By Michael DaSilva