The inaugural Neville Sarjoo memorial Over-50 T20 tournament was officially launched last weekend at the Georgetown Cricket Club ground, Bourda.
Six teams will begin their campaign on October 10. Two teams from each county- Berbice, Demerara and Essequibo- will compete in a round-robin format with the top four advancing to the semi-finals.
At the launch, son of Neville Sarjoo, Rohan Sarjoo stated that he is excited to run off the tournament and wished all the sides success. According to Rohan, he is anticipating some fierce and thrilling competition.
The former Guyana first-class batsman mentioned that this will be an annual tournament with a similar format for the next five successive years.
Chairman of the Organising Committee Surendra Hiralall stated that the winning team is guaranteed G$300,000 and a trophy, while the second-place side will collect G$150,000 and a trophy.
The best batsman and best bowler in each game will take home a trophy, while the MVP in the final is assured a trophy and G$50,000.
Hiralall told the gathering that no entrance fee is required, while white-balls will be provided by Rohan. Coloured clothing will be used throughout the tournament as well.
The final on November 14 is slated for the Joe Jagmohan ground at Hampton Court Village, Essequibo Coast.
The remains of Neville, who was born at Hampton Court and died at age 51 in 1998, were laid to rest at Hampton Court.
Neville was the President of the East Bank Cricket Association and also served on the Guyana Cricket Board as an Administrator and Selector.
The tournament has received corporate backing from Home Zone Guyana Inc., GuyTrac, R&N Trucking Services Inc., Universal Construction and Contracting, Triple R Auto Sales, Triple R Enterprise Inc., Aesthetic Living, Gangamatie Sarjoo, Deborah Sarjoo and Ricardo Sarjoo.
Source: NEW ROOMS SITE
