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Revised dates to ensure availability of top Windies players BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Caribbean Premier League officials said here yesterday the decision to push back the popular domestic Twenty20 tournament in order to accommodate the revised India tour, had been in the best interest of all parties involved. The CPL was initially set to bowl off in August but will now run from September 4 to October 12, so as to avoid a clash with the touring Indians, who are now set to start their Caribbean series in August instead of July. Speaking to journalists here alongside Cricket West Indies chief executive, Jonny Grave, and CPL chief executive, Damien O’Donohoe, Russell said the eventual itinerary benefitted CPL, CWI and especially the players. “We’ve worked very closely with Jonny and his team to make sure there wasn’t any overlap,” Russell explained. “Cricket West Indies understand that we need obviously the best West Indies players and it also doesn’t make any sense for CPL to be playing while India are here. So there’s been a lot of juggling, negotiations and gnashing of teeth to get the schedule to where it is.” He added: “We want our fans to be able to watch the best local talent taking part and that is why we are more
than happy to be flexible with our dates to make that happen. The biggest party in sport may have been delayed by two weeks, but it is going to be even better as a result.” The CPL will be in its seventh year but has never before bowled off in September. For the past two years, the tournament has started in August and wrapped up September, while in 2016 it began in June and finished in August. Barbados will host their complement of matches in September, a move Russell believes will be a boost to tourism numbers at a time which is considered low season in the industry. “Playing the games in September here is a good thing for Barbados because if you look at the tourist numbers … this is the weakest month,” he pointed out. “One of the things that we are very keen to do now … is say how can we bring more people in? In CPL you get great cricket but it’s also a hell of an experience during that week so we believe there’s a lot more we can do. It’s about us supporting the tourism effort as much as it is the other way around.” India are understood to have requested a break following the ICC World Cup which ends July 14, before embarking on the Caribbean tour that will see them play two Tests, three One-Day
Internationals and three Twenty20 Internationals. And with most of the leading West Indies Test and ODI players also involved in their respective franchises, Grave said the revised itinerary would ensure their availability for the CPL. “We’ve been working really closely with the BCCI (Indian Cricket Board) for several months now around the coming tour and we made the joint decision with BCCI that it was in everyone’s interest to have a break after the World Cup,” he explained. “So we’ve agreed to postpone the India tour by two weeks to allow the players to have some rest and recuperation after the World Cup. “I think we all felt that last year ’s CPL, with all the Caribbean players available, was exactly how the tournament should be, not just to make sure the senior players and the big stars were there but also for us to measure the performances of young players whether they were scoring runs or taking wickets against the best players in the Caribbean.” The CPL will see feature six franchises again this year with reigning champions Trinbago Knight Riders up against Barbados Tridents, St Lucia Stars, Jamaica Tallawahs, Guyana Amazon Warriors and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
Mix Up, Turning Point, Thunder, C7 among victors Mix Up, Turning Point, Thunder and C7 registered victories when action in the Georgetown Zone of the Ivanoff Vodka nationwide dominoes competition continued on Monday night at Dynasty. In Zone A, Mix Up chalked up 93 games to beat Players with 68 and C6 on 62. Mark Wiltshire and Gilbert Mendonca led Mix Up with the maximum of 18 games each, Earl Mars and P. Sargeant Made 16 each for Players. Turning Point marked 86 games to beat Gangster on 80 and Phantom with 60 in their encounter. Sandra Welch made the maximum 18 games for the winners, while Susan Collymore supported with 16. Derrick Collymoe scored the maximum 18 for Gangster, while S. Collymore contributed 17. In Zone B, Thunder and C7 were tied in first position on 74 games each ahead of
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Action in the Georgetown zone on Monday night. Transport SC on 70. Faye Joseph and Q. Adams scored 17 and 16 games respectively for Thunder, while B. Edwards and R. Cato scored 17 and 16 in that order for C7. In the East Coast Demerara Zone final, Travellers posted 82 games to beat P6 with 70 and One Love 66. Sydney McLean 16, Brenan Dennis 16, Oswald Rodney 14 and Esan Caesar 14 were the outstanding player for Travellers. Haymant Hardin scored the maximum 18 games, Sebaran Persaud and
Rajendranauth Samlall 12 each for the runner up side. Herbert Wright made 14 and Darrel Breddy13 for One Love. In the East Bank Demerara final, Hardball defeated Black Bull who made 67 and K and K with 66. Pamela David 15, Milroy Prince 15, Ron Loncke 15 and Travis Benn 13 were outstanding for Hardball. J. James scored 15, while Anthony Pollard got 12 for Black Bull; Ravin Persaud marked 15 and Sherman Clark 13 for K and K. (Zaheer Mohamed)
Third BPSA StrongFit Barbados
Space Gym fuels Guyana Strongman champ Julio Sinclair and Junica Pluck participation
Junior Sinclair (right) with Lucas Matos and Junica Pluck. Ever since opening its doors to the public in 2016, Space Gym has maintained a rich tradition of giving back to its members inclusive of those who represent the Golden Arrowhead. The Gym’s latest act of benevolence was given a few days ago when they fueled the participation of reigning Guyana Strongman Julio Sinclair and his fellow gym member, Junica Pluck, a national powerlifting champion, participation at this weekend’s Third StrongFit Barbados competition in the Land of the Flying Fish. The competition is being held under the auspices of the Barbados Powerlifting and Strength Association (BP&SA) along with Valley fitness Gym. Handing over the Space Gym’s contribution of G $100,000 each to Sinclair and Pluck was Gym Manager Lucas Matos who noted that they were delighted to be assisting their own in their quest to seek glory at the
regional level. Matos reminded that Space Gym has always seen the need to support its members, citing the fact that it is always a challenge for athletes to raise funds when it comes to representing the nation, overseas. “We will continue to play our role in supporting our athletes and especially those who go on to do so for Guyana. Space Gym will always be there for you and we take this opportunity to wish you guys the best of luck in your endeavours this weekend in Barbados.” Both Sinclair and Pluck expressed gratitude to Lucas Matos and his father, Sergio Matos for their continued encouragement and support. They have promised to do Guyana proud. According to the organisers, the main objective of the StrongFit Festival is to facilitate the development of males and females interested in actively participating in regional and international powerlifting and cross fit
competitions. Another Guyanese, Carlos Petterson-Griffith, who finished second to Sinclair at the 2018 edition of the Strongman competition in Guyana, will also be competing in Barbados this weekend. Schedule of Events: Day 1: Saturday, May 4, 2019 – Strength: Bench Press, Deadlift, Squat. Day 2: Sunday, May 5, 2019 - Strength and Fitness: Farmers’ Carry, Kettle Throw (new discipline), Sandbag challenge (new discipline), Sleigh Pull (previously Sleigh Push), Tyre Flip, Yoke Carry. Participants accumulating the most points from the strength and fitness activities will be adjudged the strongest and fittest persons in the male and female categories, respectively. Cash prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place competitors. The male and female participants accumulating the most points on Day 1 and Day 2 will also receive prizes.
Mohamed ton leads Everest Masters to comfortable win against Bartica Opener Saheed Mohamed struck a brilliant century to lead host Everest Cricket Club Masters to a 77run victory over Bartica Masters when the teams collided in a T20 fixture recently. Mohamed and Hardaiow handed the home team a splendid start with an opening stand of 183. Mohamed slammed 10 fours and six sixes in a robust 101, before he was removed by Shaggy Motilall, while
Hardaiow hit nine fours and two sixes in scoring 80. Hemraj Garbaran was run out for 12 with two fours as Everest Masters posted 226-4, batting first. Motilall took two wickets for the visitors. Bartica Masters were restricted for 149-4 in reply. Modan (only name provided) made 64 with seven fours and two sixes, while S. Mangal scored 39 and Ravi Seenarine got 17 as Robin Bharat took 2-14.
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