(Kaieteur News) – International Import and Supplies is now Diamond sponsor for the upcoming International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over-40s World Cup which is set for October 17-31 in Guyana.
International Import and Supplies was initially a Silver sponsor but Managing Director Joe Jagmohan of the business continued his support for the 16-team tournament.
Matches will be played at various venues across Guyana including the Joe Jagmohan ground on the Essequibo Coast, Region 2 (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
The participating teams are: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, West Indies, Sri Lanka, India, Wales, South Africa, Pakistan, England, Namibia, Colombia, Scotland, Rest of the World X1 and Rest of the Caribbean Team.
Tournament’s Director Raj Singh (left) received the sponsorship cheque from Managing Director of International Import and Supplies, Joe Jagmohan.
Two matches are scheduled for Joe Jagmohan venue which is located in Hampton Court village.
On October 24th at 9:30 am, West Indies will take on Canada at Joe Jagmohan and across at Anna Regina also from 9:30 am, Namibia and Wales will do battle.
The next day from 9:30 am at Joe Jagmohan ground, Canada will clash with Namibia while at Anna Regina from 2 pm, West Indies facing off with Wales in a day/night fixture.
During a presentation ceremony, Raj Singh, the tournament’s Director expressed his profound gratitude to Jagmohan for his contribution.
Singh is also the Chairman of Cricket West Indies Masters Association (CWIMA). Both IMC and CWIMA are collaborating to run off the second edition of the 45-over showpiece.
Singh stated that they are excited to have matches on the Coast at this historic event.
He emphasized the importance of sponsorship and was elated with the support from International Import and Supplies.
West Indies, the hosts, have several players with International experience including Guyanese Ramnaresh Sarwan, Devendra Bishoo and Sewnarine Chattergoon.
Trinidadian and former West Indies skipper Denesh Ramdin is the captain.
Royston Crandon, who featured for Guyana at both the junior and senior level and West Indies as well, will be representing Canada.
Source: Kaieteur News
