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Oct 04, 2012 Sports
Pulsating cricket action is anticipated on Saturday evening at the Enterprise ground in the final of the East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) / Carib t20 competition.
President of the ECCB Bissoondyal Singh says everything is in place for an action-packed evening of cricket when Lion’s X1 and Plaisance battle in the third place play-off from 14:00hrs and Lusignan and Enterprise Busta face-off under lights in the final from 20:00hrs.
Singh informed that the anticipated large crowd will be entertained both on and off the field since in addition to what should be competitive cricket, the Carib Girls, music and a well stocked bar are part of the beyond the boundary attractions. Admission is free.
All funds raised will be used to assist in the development of East Coast cricket.
The final will be played with coloured clothes, white balls and black sightscreens and the winner will take home $100,000 and a beautiful trophy, while the runner-up collects $50,000 and a trophy. The winner of the third place play-off will receive $25,000 and a trophy, while a prize for the Man-of-the match in the final is also up for grabs.
The competition commenced last year December but was interrupted on several occasion due to bad weather and the unavailability of grounds and the ECCB is encouraging all cricket fans to attend Saturday’s grand finale.
Singh said that the ECCB is very grateful and thanked Ansa McAl for their involvement in the competition for the last four years and described them as a ‘wonderful corporate citizen’ whose involvement with local cricket has affected the lives of hundreds of youngsters in a positive way.
Singh once again lamented the unavailability of grounds on the East Coast a problem which he said affects the smooth running of competitions in the area.
“One of the things we plan for next year is to try and solve the grounds problem since at present only 12 of the 26 grounds on the East Coast are in a playable condition. He stressed the need for better management of non-cricket activities throughout the East Coast since damage to venues is also affecting the hosting of matches.
However 43 teams participated in this competition and the ECCB is urging all to attend the grand finale.
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