THE Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) for the first time in its history will be hosting an Under-21 cricket tournament for teams in the Ancient County.

The tournament will be sponsored by the American-based Cosmetics firm, Elizabeth Styles, and is expected to draw participation from over 20 teams.

The launching of the historic tournament was done last Tuesday at Bissan’s Trading (General Store) located in King Street, Georgetown. Bissan’s is one of the main distributors of the company’s products in Guyana.

Berbice Cricket Board president Hilbert Foster was elated with the sponsorship. He noted that the board has acquired sponsorship for almost all the tournaments rolled out by the board.

The Under-21 tournament, the newly-elected president stated, would serve as a bridge between the Under-19 and the first division level.

Outstanding performers would be rewarded with a place on a Berbice Under-21 team, who would be selected to play a series of matches across Guyana.

The BCB, he stated, is working overtime to make sure that Berbice regains its status as Guyana’s best and to make sure that every Berbician fulfils his/her true potential on the cricket field.

Foster expressed gratitude to the Board of Directors of Elizabeth Styles for their sponsorship.

He expressed confidence that the tournament would be properly organised and would promote the Elizabeth Styles brand across Berbice. Interested teams are urged to contact Rabindranauth Saywack on 660-0049 or Foster on 337-4562 for more information about how to register. The tournament is open to players born on or after the September 1, 1997.

Teams expected to participate include: Albion, Blairmont, Young Warriors, Rose Hall Canje, Kendall’s Union, Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets, Port Mourant, Whim and Upper Corentyne.

The tournament would be played on Saturdays and is expected to bowl off on March 24.

Bissoondyal Singh, CEO of Bissan’s Trading stated that Elizabeth Styles was committed to Berbice’s cricket.