Georgetown cricket set to re-start with U-17 competition on August 16
GCA cricket is set to  re-start with an U-17 competition on August 16.
GCA cricket is set to re-start with an U-17 competition on August 16.

THE Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) announced on Friday night that cricket in the capital city would re-start next month with an Under-17 competition.

According to information from Chairman of the GCA’s Competitions Committee, Shaun Massiah, the U-17 competition is set to re-start on August 16.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cricket in Georgetown was only briefly played in 2021 since its suspension in early 2020.

In mid-March this year, GCA re-started with three 20/20 competitions, including the GISE Star Party Rentals and Trophy Stall First Division two-day cricket competition, the Noble House Seafoods Second Division two-day cricket competition and the NBS Second Division 40-over competition. Due to a spike in COVID-19 cases, however, cricket was again suspended on April 10.

UPCCOMING BATTLES
The U-19 competition, along with the continuation of all other unfinished competitions, is also scheduled following next month’s U-17 battle.

Massiah noted that a grand launch would be done following the Pakistan/West Indies T20 clashes in Guyana. Those Guyana matches are scheduled for July 31, August 1 and August 3 at the Guyana National Stadium.

He said that the competitions for the new season include Under-15, U-17, U-19, U-23, second-division T20, first division 50-over and first division two-day.

“We are kindly asking all clubs to take note and please see how quickly they can get their venues ready once the consistent rain is over, Massiah noted….”

The Competition Committee chairman said that vaccination is also being encouraged, but not mandatory.
“Everyone is reminded to get vaccinated even though it is their choice. Please continue to follow all COVID-19 protocols and be safe.”

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