West Indies senior women trio, Shabika Gajnabi, Shemaine Campbelle and Sheneta Grimmond have teamed up with the Berbice Cricket Board to sponsor a 40-over women’s tournament later this year.
This is according to a release from the Board which stated, “Rose Hall town Metro, the defending champions would be the heavy favourites to retain their title but can expect a strong challenge from West Berbice and New Amsterdam/Canje.”
The initiative was finalized last Wednesday when President of the BCB, Hilbert Foster met with the three Berbicians.
“The strong RHT Metro team would include four West Indies players and a number of national and Berbice players. They include Campbelle, Grimmond, Gajnabi, Erva Giddings, Plaffina Millington, Dian Prahald and Marian Samaroo,” the release stated.
It went on to add, “West Berbice would be spearheaded by Kantana Mentore and Devona Frank while New Amsterdam/Canje would be led by Former West Indies all-rounder Tremayne Smartt, Ashnini Munisar, Ameera Adram, Nirveera Ramnauth and Jamie Campbelle.”
The tournament is expected to start after the Guyana Cricket Board’s inter-county tournament and would be the second for females in the county after the Nand Persaud and Company Limited 30 overs Cup.
Foster expressed thanks to the three female cricketers, who are all members of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club Metro Team.
Campbelle, speaking on behalf the trio, stated they were delighted to contribute to Berbice cricket as the county has invested heavily into their career. She hailed Foster as a huge influence in their career and also their mentor and role model. She stated that it was her hope that more females would follow in her footsteps and play for the West Indies.
Foster, stated that it is always very pleasing when players support the board and hailed the trio for paying it forward.
