GCB breaks new ground with Jaguars Franchise League 3-day tourney

Executives of the GCB (front row, seated) flanked by some of the Guyana Jaguars senior franchise players following the Jaguars 3-Day franchise launch.

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) yesterday broke new ground when the organisation officially launched its Jaguars Franchise League 3-day tournament which is set to bowl off its first round of matches from August 26-28.

Executives of the GCB including Raj Singh, President Drubahadur, Secretary Anand Sanasie, Territorial Development Officer (TDO) Colin Stuart, and Chairman of National Selectors Rayon Griffith, unveiled the board’s plan to improve and widen cricket professionally on the local scene.

Eight teams and approximately 100 cricketers from across Guyana inclusive of Upper Corentyne (Nigg to Skeldon), Lower Corentyne (Albion to New Amsterdam), West Berbice, East Coast Demerara, Georgetown, East Bank/Upper Demerara, West Demerara and Essequibo will play in seven rounds of tough competition every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the tourney culminates.