Recognizing that the weather in Georgetown is perfect for softball cricket, the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc., (GSCL) will run off the annual Independence Softball Cup tomorrow at the Everest Cricket Club ground beginning at 09:30h.
The four-team tournament which is for teams comprising players 45 years and older, will bowl off with semi-finals action simultaneously on two pitches after which the two winners will clash in the grand final from 14:00h.
There will be lots of prizes on offer for outstanding performances while there will also have live ball-by-ball commentary for all in attendance.
The May/June rainfall is having its effect on grounds in the city but the management of Everest Cricket Club (ECC) recently enhanced the ground’s drainage capacity and also built-up the outfield making it perfect for ‘under-arm’ bowling that will also lead to excitement galore.
The in-form Regal Masters will begin as favourites for another title but will be strongly challenged by Mike’s Wellman, Ariel Masters and Fishermen Masters. Just a week ago, Regal Masters won a similar tournament with Ramesh Narine cracking a century while David Harper was also in destructive form hitting a rapid 93 which allowed the men in yellow and green to overcome Wellman Masters in a one-sided final at Malteenoes Sports Club. The Independence Softball Cup organized by the GSCL is being used as much needed preparation for players and teams heading to New York for the annual New York Softball Cricket League’s Independence Cup which is June 28 to 30 this year. Regal Masters are the defending champions in the Master’s category and will be looking to continue their winning ways both locally and in the ‘Big Apple.’
