The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) was recently forced to delay the restart of its cricket season due to rain.
Originally, cricket was expected to return to the capital city last weekend with an under-17 tournament leading the way. However, according to chairman of the Competitions Committee, Shaun Massiah, “The rains are still with us and as such grounds are affected and cannot be cut…”
Massiah added that nevertheless the next tentative date to resume will be August 28 or September 1, depending on the weather.
He also noted that there will be a draw to see how teams stack up in their zones next week for a sponsored under-19 tournament with more details coming shortly. Additionally, expected to be completed are tournaments that had previously begun.
In relation to on-going tournaments, semi-final action in the GISE/Star Party Rental/Trophy Stall first-division, two-day tournament along with group matches in the Noble House Seafoods second-division two-day competition and the New Building Society 40-over tournament are set to resume weather pending.
Massiah recalled that when the season came to an abrupt stop due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the GCA immediately got to work to draft a return to play document that was sent to all clubs. He is requesting that all clubs take note and remember to keep the guidelines along with the guidelines issued by the National COVID-19 task force into consideration.
