Courts invest $200k into Inter-Zone T20

The partnership began in 2002 when Courts initially invested a mere $20,000 compared to the cheque presented during the press conference yesterday at the National Cricket Centre. Roger Rambharose, Commercial Director at Unicomer, said the 2017 champion team will walk away with $25,000.

The Inter-zone competition is set to begin on June 2nd at 6 pm throughout various venues across Trinidad where the runners-up will gain $15,000 while third and fourth battle for $6000 and $3000 respectively.

Rambharose stated, “The company recognized the critical requirement to identify and promote talent at the foundation level for the sport and we saw it necessary to promote the game of T20 in the far reaches of the country, where there is a very unique passion for the sport to be discovered.

“This investment today represents our commitment to developing our people and the provision of meaningful opportunities aimed at community engagement across the country.” Courts views the investment decision as their commitment towards community development as this year’s tournament was transformed into a new format, for the inclusion of more teams and players throughout the country, as well as encouraging community support for the game.

The development of young players throughout T&T was taken into consideration since each team must have a National Under-19 player on the starting 11 as well as a Championship player, from the team’s respective zone.

These mandatory rules were implemented to enhance the level of competition, keep an exciting standard and creating opportunities for prospects with potential.

Preliminary Fixtures: (Home Teams vs Runners Up)
Group A: Sweet Revenge Sports Club vs H.Y.O.
Marchin Patriots vs N.M.O. (Comets)
Woodland Sports Club vs Metro MGM Savannah Boys
C&B Sports Club vs Killdeer Sports Club

Group B:

Dinsley Sports Club vs Club Crusoe
Progressive Sports Club vs Chickland Sports Club
Squadron Sports Club vs All Stars Sports Club
Nazarite Sports Club vs Swansea