–Cricket to re-start next month in the Ancient County

GUYANA’s most prolific cricket organisation, the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB), plans to hold some 30 tournaments at various levels next year.

The president of the BCB, Hilbert Foster, made the disclosure to representatives from several clubs, whom he met on Saturday last at the Albion Community Centre.
At the meeting, it was agreed by the board’s executive members and the clubs that the season, which was scheduled to start this Saturday with the U-15-semifinals between Port Mourant and Tucber Park Cricket Club, and on Sunday with the Mike’s Pharmacy U-15 final between Albion and Port Mourant, would be pushed forward by two weeks.

The decision was made to prepare the clubs mentally and physically for cricket under the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to information from the board’s PRO, Simon Naidu, “some clubs also suggested that the season restart with senior players”.

FUTURE PLANS
Besides discussions of re-starting the sport, the President also told the gathering that 2021 should be very active. Along with the 30 tournaments scheduled, Foster said that at least 100 youths would benefit from cricket gear.
A commitment was also made by the BCB president to assist some clubs to resolve issues with their grounds.
Foster also announced plans to assist three cricketers with scholarships in 2021.

Meanwhile, the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club and the BCB also shared facemasks to clubs and players who attended the meeting.

The clubs that received face masks included: Albion, Port Mourant, Rose Hall Canje, Edinburgh, No. 72 All Stars, Tucber Park, Radha Krishna Foundation, No. 73, Chesney, No. 69 Vikings, Police, University of Guyana, Canje Titans, Guymine, Achievers, Kendalls Union, Tamarind Root and Ramnarine Memorial.
Ishwar Singh of Ishwar Guybiz Establishment donated the facemasks.