Female Inter-County T20 Tournament Highlights Weekend of Cricket in Guyana
Top female cricketers from Guyana will compete in the Inter-County T20 tournament this weekend at La Bonne Intention ground. Matches begin at 13:00 hours, featuring Demerara, Berbice, and Essequibo teams. The event will determine the county champion and assist in the selection of the national team for upcoming tournaments, as highlighted by the Guyana Cricket Board.
This weekend, top female cricketers from Guyana will compete in the Guyana Cricket Board’s Inter-County T20 tournament held at La Bonne Intention ground. The tournament will not only crown a county champion but also serve as a selection ground for the national team ahead of the regional T20 competition. All matches are scheduled to commence at 13:00 hours, with the following fixtures:
– April 5: Demerara vs Essequibo
– April 6: Berbice vs Essequibo
– April 7: Berbice vs Demerara.
The Demerara team, captained by Kaysia Schultz, features players such as Nyia Latchman, Tilleya Madramootoo, and Naomi Barkoye. Also included in the squad are Letisha Jordan, Cianna Barkoye, Roshanna Harper, Chelsea Latif, Rushell Roberts, Rebecca Cilto, Anita Hendricks, Lynda Sylvan, Afifah Wickhm, Anesa Chetram, and Racel Joseph, creating a strong and competitive lineup.
Captain Sheneta Grimmond will lead the Berbice side, supported by vice-captain Realanna Grimmond. This team includes players such as Katana Mentore, Sherika Cambelle, Reneta Ramdeo, and Tameka George. The squad is further bolstered by Tia Isaacs, Tricia Hardat, Crystal Durant, Daniella Hicks, Plaffiana Millington, Daniella Manns, Danielle Lindee, Jada Fraser, and Kianna Leach.
Essequibo’s team will be captained by Laurene Williams, with Yonette Welcome as vice-captain. Other key players include Tremaine Marks, Annestecia Vanezuel, and Latoya Williams, along with Varuni Pitamber, Shonette Belgrave, Cyanna Retimiah, Brianna Samaroo, Aliyah Da’Silva, Ackella Belgrave, Adina Smith, Ashanti Mohamed, Kumarie Persaud, and Navika Narine.
According to a press release from the Guyana Cricket Board, “The GCB is proud to continue providing opportunities for female cricketers across the country to showcase their skills at the Inter-county level. The tournament is expected to be a thrilling display of T20 cricket and a valuable platform for emerging talent to stake their claim for national selection.”
The upcoming Inter-County T20 tournament showcases the talents of female cricketers in Guyana. With the matches set at La Bonne Intention ground, the tournament will serve dual purposes: crowning a champion and forming the national team for upcoming competitions. Teams, consisting of skilled players, are poised to deliver an exciting display of cricket over the weekend.
Original Source: newsroom.gy
