Chairman of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) competition committee Shaun Massiah says the issues surrounding Guyana’s ongoing General and Regional elections fiasco have influenced the stalling of cricket in the capital city.
Massiah explained that the Guyana Defence Force and Police Force Sports Club teams are unavailable to take part in the GCA’s competitions because of their duty to country.
“It’s not so much the election. That’s part of it but most of the matches remaining concerns GDF and Police and both of them are inline,” Massiah told Stabroek Sport.
There are currently no cricket action in the New Building Society (NBS) 40 overs, second division tournament, the Noble House Seafoods, second division, two-day tournament and GISE, Star Party Rental and Trophy Stall first-division competition.
Massiah also took the opportunity to use his platform to call for unity since the country is currently facing uncertainty following the announcement of unverified results of the elections by the Guyana Elections Commission.
At least one fatality has been recorded due to a number of standoffs between police and civilians.
“We are looking forward to peace and unity among Guyanese and we know cricket always brings us together.”
