East Berbice/Corentyne zone team briefing
6 June 2026 – The excitement is building in Zone 7 (East Berbice/Corentyne) as sixteen secondary schools prepare to compete in the highly anticipated Beharry Schools Cricket Tournament.
Teachers, students, and officials recently gathered for a team briefing ahead of the opening round of competition.
Region 6 Coordinator Mr. Ameer Rahaman welcomed participants and thanked the teachers and students for attending the briefing. He encouraged all teams to compete with discipline, sportsmanship, and pride as they represent their respective schools.
Also addressing the gathering was Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) Secretary Mr. Ryan Algu, who expressed gratitude to the Beharry Group for sponsoring such a major tournament. He emphasized that competitions of this nature are critical for the development of youth cricket and provide a platform for identifying emerging talent throughout the region.
BCB Chief Junior Selector Mr. Balram Samaroo informed the gathering that he will be attending matches throughout the tournament as part of efforts to identify promising young cricketers for future representation.
During the briefing, school representatives were given the opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns, and offer suggestions. Participants expressed appreciation to the organizers and sponsors for providing students with the opportunity to showcase their abilities in a structured and competitive environment.
Round One Fixtures
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Skeldon Ground
Tagore Memorial vs Line Path – 10:00 hrs
Canje Ground
Vrymans Erven vs New Amsterdam – 9:30 hrs
*Berbice High vs Canje – 1:30 pm
Port Mourant Ground
Black Bush vs Manchester – 9:30 hrs
Corentyne Comprehensive vs Port Mourant – 1:30 pm
Albion Ground
Lower Corentyne vs J.C. Chandisingh – 10:00 am
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Canje Ground
Tutorial vs BEI – 10:00 am
The tournament will feature a total of 16 schools from across East Berbice and Corentyne, all vying for the opportunity to advance through the competition and ultimately claim championship honours.
The overall mood at the briefing was one of enthusiasm and anticipation, with schools expressing their readiness and eagerness to begin competition. With talented players on display and selectors in attendance, the tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of the future of cricket in Region Six.
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