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GUYANA CHRONICLE Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Region proud of women despite World Cup disappointment: WICB boss ST JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) – Cricket West Indies (CWI) president, Dave Cameron, said West Indies women remained a source of pride for the region, despite their failure to successfully defend their ICC Twenty20 World Cup title. West Indies played unbeaten on the preliminary round but were eliminated at the semi-final stage when they suffered a heavy 71-run defeat to eventual champions Australia. “Despite the Windies Women’s loss in the semi-finals, we are extremely proud of the way the women displayed strength of character and were a joy to watch in the field for every single game,” Cameron said. “From all the feedback
I have received, the entire Caribbean is proud of the ladies.” A u s t r a l i a c a p t u re d their fourth title when they beat England by eight wickets in last Saturday’s final at the Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium here. The tournament, the first ICC stand-alone women’s T20 event, was marked by large attendances, especially for the Windies games. The hosts’ final preliminary match against England in Gros Islet attracted in excess of 10 000 while their semi-final was a sell-out. Overall, the tournament was smoothly executed, drawing praise on Sunday from the ICC chief executive, Dave Richardson.
Glum faces in the West Indies women’s camp as the team slide to defeat in the first semi-final against Australia.
And Cameron also took note of the efficient manner in which the event had been run by the Local Organising Committee. “We have shown the world our abilities as a cricketing destination on and off the field of play,” said the Windies cricket chief. “On behalf of the entire CWI Team, I want to congratulate all the people (operations, technical, marketing, commercial, facilities, security) who participated in the championship, making it the success it has turned out to be. “We also acknowledge and accept the praises from the International Cricket Council (ICC).”
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Sizzling action anticipated as teams battle for final spots - Den Amstel venue for looming confrontations
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THE figh t to see w ho will be left standing for a chance to grab a slice of the $700,000-plus prize money on offer begins in earnest tomorrow night when play in this year’s Hamilton Green 9-a-side Inter-Ward/ Village KO Cup resumes at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground. Eight exciting matches will highlight the penul-
timate day of action with home team, Den Amstel, set to headline the proceedings when they clash with Soesdyke in the final game of the night. Coordinator Lennox Arthur, commenting on the tournament to date, said it has gone well and he expects another night of lively action as teams attempt to position themselves to be in the fray for the finals set for Sunday, December 2, at the same venue. “Fans are certain to get
CRICKET QUIZ CORNER (Tuesday November 27, 2018) COMPLIMENTS OF THE TROPHY STALL Bourda Market & The City Mall (Tel: 225-9230) & Cummings Electrical Company Ltd. 83 Garnett Street, Campbellville, Georgetown (Tel: 225-6158) Answers to Tuesday’s quiz: (1) Pedro Collins - 5/26 (Dhaka, 2002) (2) Mahmudullah - 5/51 (St. Vincent, 2009) Today’s Quiz: (1) What was the result of the first Test of the current WI/Bangladesh series? (2) Who are the current ICC Women's T20 World Cup Champions? Answer in tomorrow's issue
their monies worth, judging from the quality of teams left in the competition and predicting who will survive tonight’s round is causing headaches among the pundits,” Arthur related. In the opening encounter at 18:00hrs, Zeelugt tackle Charlestown and many feel that this game is the perfect start for the night’s proceedings. This clash will be followed by the game between Sophia and Central MacKenzie, before Mahaica and Mahaicony square off for a place in the next round, and also bragging rights. Goed Fortuin will then clash with Wales, before Crane and Sarah Lodge take to the field for their matchup. West Demerara’s Pouderoyen will then look to repel the challenge of the visiting Newtown Kitty, before another team from the West Coast—Uitvlugt-- face Timehri. In the final game of the evening, hosts Den Amstel will entertain East Bank’s Soesdyke with the home support anticipated to be loud, especially with a spot for the finals at stake.
The coveted first prize of $400,000 and the championship trophy, compliments of the Ministry of Citizenship, must be the focus of all the teams remaining in the competition. The runner-up will be awarded $200,000 and a trophy through the goodwill of John Fernandes Ltd, while third and fourth place finishers will receive $60,000 and $40,000 respectively, along with the Techno Mills and Courtney Benn Construction Services trophies. Top finishers will receive hampers, compliments of Ricks & Sari Industries, while the highest goal-scorer will walk away with a Lazy Boy Chair, courtesy of A.H&L Kissoon and a Dinette Set, compliments of China Trading. T h e M o s t Va l u a b l e Player will be awarded a special prize from Techno Mills.Among the other sponsors on board are: IPA, Alfro Alphonso, Sattaur Gafoor, Ansa McAl, Top Brandz Distributors, MACORP, Starr Computers, Cummings Electrical, Ready Mix, BK International and New Thriving Restaurant.