… Knockout format bowls off on Sunday
WITH the aim of providing the opportunity for over 250 young cricketers to showcase their T20 skills, the East Coast Cricket Committee (ECCC), and Ansa McAl last Tuesday launched the Carib Beer T20 championship.
Set to bowl off this Sunday at various venues on the East Coast corridor, the tournament will see the participation of eighteen teams.
The competition will be played on a knockout format, with one team drawing the bye from the second round.
At the official launch on Tuesday at the Enmore Community Centre Cricket Club, Carib Beer Brand Manager Sean Abel said the company is always pleased to be part of community-based sports.
“There is so much young talent on the East Coast, and one way to showcase that talent is when you guys come out and compete. We’re happy to be on board with the brand Carib Beer. We will continue to support the development of cricket in every community. Even if we start one by one we will get the job done,” Abel said.
Meanwhile, in an invited comment, ECCC member Jitlall Jowharilall indicated that the tournament will allow players to showcase their T20 skills, and at the same time allow the fans to witness some competitive cricket.
Jowharilall indicated that each team is allowed one guest player. However, it is not compulsory. He added that the preliminary phase of the competition will be played in white clothing, while the semi-finals and final would be played in coloured uniforms.
The champion team will receive $200 000, runners-up $75 000 and third place $50 000. All the cash prizes would be supplemented with trophies. Several individual awards are also at stake.
In the opening round, Better Hope-A will play Mahaica Cavaliers, Strathavon will face Mahaica Sports Club, Golden Achievers will match skills with Bee Hive, Anthony XI will take on Enterprise-A, Better Hope-B and Enterprise-B will compete, Enmore will oppose Ogle, Lusignan-B will come against Helena Sports Club, LBI and Paradise will do battle and Fairfield will confront Lusignan-A.
Matches will be played every Sunday, with some venues hosting two matches per day, starting at 09:30hrs and 13:30hrs.
The final is tentatively set for a Sunday in June.
