The Jai Hind Cricket Club of Albion, Corentyne, Berbice has launched its inaugural Mash Cup Masters T20 cricket tournament to be played on February 23.
The tournament will involve four Masters teams namely the host Jai Hind Jaguars, West Berbice Masters, West Demerara Masters and Strahavon Masters. The teams will compete for a first prize of $100,000 with the runners-up receiving $25,000.
There will also be trophies for the winning team, the runners-up and the Man-of-the-Match in the final.
Proceeds from the event will go towards further development of the venue.
The government recently handed over floodlights for the ground and funds to assist in the construction of fences.
Meanwhile, at simple ceremony held recently, trophies were donated for the event by Trophy Stall, Port Mourant Branch. Handing over the trophies on behalf of the sponsor was Chitra Bedessie, Branch Manager who said that her company was proud to be part of the event and will continue to support the club in the future. “Trophy Stall plays an important part in the development of sports in Guyana,” she added.
In response, Rajin Moosammy, captain of the Jai Hind Cricket Club, thanked the sponsor for coming on board without hesitation and promised to make the tournament an annual one.
He also said that it will be a well-organized tournament with mileage given to all the sponsors.
