Organisers of the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast and Everest Cricket Club (ECC) have inked an agreement which will see the culmination of the mega tournament on July 30th at the modern facility.

The historic agreement was confirmed at Everest CC on Wednesday between the club’s President, Manzoor Nadir and Co-Director of the tournament John Ramsingh.

The ground rental agreement secures the use of the club’s lush outfield and new facilities, which the organisers of the OGT10 Tapeball Blast plan to transform further to create a memorable experience.

“We opted for Everest very early in the planning because no other venue can give us the experience we are looking for. The outfield is excellent, making it ideal for top-class cricket.

At the same time, the spectator experience is second to none from anywhere in the ground, which will give sponsors great value for money,” Ramsingh remarked.

Some features available on Sunday, July 30, are LED screens for replays, sponsors’ boundary boards, individual dugouts for the four semifinalists, Kidz Zone and the GT Beer Party mound.

The tournament begins on Saturday, July 29, with 32 teams vying for the top prize of a whopping $1M and the specially handcrafted trophy.

On day one, matches will be played at the Police Sports Club Ground at Eve Leary, YMCA Ground, Queen’s College Ground, the Transport Sports Club Ground and the Guyana Defence Force Ground.

There will be the round of 32, round of 16 and quarter-finals which will see 28 teams eliminated.

On Sunday, the remaining four teams will have their semifinal matches live-streamed to the world with international commentators calling the shots.

Before the championship match, two celebrity sides, Team Kanuku and Team Roraima, will take the field for a feature clash for $200,000 donated to charity.

In his remarks, Nadir noted that ECC is pleased to partner with the organisers and His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali for the inaugural cricket extravaganza.

Nadir, the Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly, stated, “The rental fees are mainly to maintain the facilities so we can have cricket all year round at Everest. We are a cricket club and to have this grass root form of cricket here is our pleasure.”

Spectators may also win instant prizes on the day of the final by participating in novelty events such as bowling, batting, catching and other cricket-related challenges.

Sponsors: Kares engineering, GT Beer, Mohamed’s Enterprise, Premier Insurance, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Guyana Tourism Authority, Avinash Contracting and Scrap Metal, Continental Transport Inc, Assuria, Ansa Motors Guyana, Star Rentals, E-Net, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, USA Cricket Zone, First Change Builders, Impressions, Jacob’s Jewellery, Beacon Café, RS53 RestoBar and Lounge, Zeus Enterprise, Hits and Jams Entertainment, Montra Restaurant and Lounge and Trophy Stall.

Action on both days begins at 09:00 hours while at Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary, there will be the ceremonial bowl off on day one.