THIRTEEN first division clubs in Berbice were beneficiaries of one brushcutter each, compliments of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB).A contingent consisting of president Drubahadur, secretary Anand Sanasie, Marketing Manager Raj Singh and TDO Colin Stuart, met with representatives of the clubs at the Albion Community Development Centre on Wednesday and presented the equipment. The clubs benefitting from the initiative were West Berbice, Upper Corentyne, Blairmont, Tucber Park, Rose Hall Town, Police, Young Warriors, Edinburgh, Port Mourant, Albion, Skeldon Community Development Centre, Rose Hall Estate and Bush Lot.
Sanasie said the GCB recognised that cricket clubs need help to prepare grounds, especially during the rainy season. He stated that the donation to clubs in Berbice is a continuation from last year. The West Indies Cricket Board director indicated that the GCB will continue to help clubs in Guyana in enhancing and developing their facilities.
He called on the clubs to take good care of the brushcutters.
Angela Hanniff, secretary of the (BCB) thanked GCB for this initiative, noting that the cutters will help a great deal in getting grounds prepared and ready for first division and other cricket in Berbice. Haniff stated that BCB will take full responsibility of keeping the brushcutters in proper condition.
The brushcutters are seen as valuable assets to cricket clubs since they will assist curators in maintaining high standards of pitch squares, upkeeping outfields, especially during unfavourable weather conditions and will add to the overall suitability and efficiency of the ground preparation.
This is another essential contribution by the GCB in an effort to uphold the highest standards of cricket club facilities across Guyana.