THE Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Independence T10 Cup continues to attract corporate support with Ramchand Auto Spares confirming its alliance for the August 1 event at the LBI Ground, East Coast Demerara.
Located on Sheriff Street in Georgetown, Ramchand Auto Spares is a distributor of MONROE, WAGNER Brake Products, RANCHO Performance Suspension and Shocks, 555 and other leading global brands.
Proprietor Ramchand Ragbeer expressed his enthusiasm to be part of the fund-raising event, noting his company has been an avid supporter of cricket over the years.
He wished the DCB well in its pursuits to raise funds to aid the development of youth and female cricket in the county.
In accepting the sponsorship, DCB representatives Davteerth Anandjit and Anil Beharry both expressed gratitude to Ragbeer and urged the cricket fraternity to support his business.
Eight first division teams from the county of Demerara will compete for top honours, with the format being a one game knockout.
The teams are Better Hope, Enterprise, Helena One and Two, Herstelling A, LBI, Lusignan, Meten-Meer-Zorg East and Transport Sports Club. Total cash prize of G$500,000 and trophies will be up grabs at the one day event.
While the teams will be represented by players within the respective associations, each team is allowed two guest players from other counties.
The champion team is guaranteed G$250,000 cash plus trophy; the runners-up G$150,000 and trophy, while the losing semi-finalists will be receive G$50,000 each.
On the individual side, Man-of-the-Match in the semi-finals and final will receive a trophy.
Action will bowl off at 10:00 hours and conclude under floodlights, with patrons paying G$1,000 for admission to the venue. Apart from the on-field entertainment, fans can get lucky with several gate prizes to be won.
The tournament is sponsored by Survival Group Inc., Petama Enteprise, Premier Insurance, CIC Insurance Brokers (Guyana) Inc., L. Mahabeer and Son Cambio, Office Express, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Anil Beharry Real Estate, Construction and General Business Services, Naven’s Construction, Republic Bank (Guyana) Ltd, Ramchand Auto Spares, Mike’s Pharmacy, Steve’s Jewelry, 4R Bearings, Rid-O-Pes, Luke’s General Contractor Ltd, Ariel Enterprise, Doctor’s Clinic, Fullworks Party Rental, Anil Beharry Project for Cricket Gears and Ansa McAl Trading.