PROMINENT cricket journalist and commentator Ravendra Madholall has expressed excitement to be back at an International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over-40s World Cup tournament which is scheduled to bowl off on Saturday at various venues in Guyana.
Madholall, who is currently residing in Canada, is functioning as the Media Communications Officer for the tournament as well.
The former Essequibo Inter-County cricketer and the brother of ex-Guyana youth players Rovindra and Shivnandan Madholall, was speaking on Sean Devers’ Sports Watch Cricket Show Tuesday evening and stated that this historic tournament will be thrilling and unforgettable.
Ravendra Madholall was in Cape Town, South Africa for the inaugural edition in 2024 doing commentary and said that it was very competitive and fans can expect to see the same level of cricket again.
“I [am] excited to be back at the IMC Over-40s 45-over World Cup; I know our country Guyana have enthusiastic cricket fans and they can come out and witness some really good cricket from these matured players,” Madholall mentioned.
He continued, “Reflecting on what would have transpired in Cape Town two years ago was just amazing. It was good cricket from day one and you could have seen these veteran cricketers enjoyed their cricket thoroughly, so I am predicting excellent cricket but at the same time fierce competition as well, ”Madholall related.
The 16-team tournament will run until October 31st with the grand finale taking place at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.
The sides have divided into two groups A&B with the top two teams from each group progressing to the semi-finals.
Madholall said in South Africa, 14 teams featured with the host country emerging victorious.
“I saw some cricket from these veterans and was well-run tournament; people unbelievably loved their cricket there like Guyana and you want to see competitive cricket and with some big players on show I think we are going to have great cricket throughout Guyana,” Madholall stated.
Recently, Madholall also did commentary in Ontario, Canada where the IMC Over-60s World Cup took place.
