Couva lead Division 2

AN outright defeat inflicted on Cosmos cricket club has propelled Couva Sports to the top of the standings in the Carib National League Division II cricket series.

They have so far garnered 45 points from two outings, 11 points ahead of  nearest challengers Mayo Valleyboys. Caroni Wanderers have defied the norm of recent seasons where the demoted team have been the front runners. The Sugar Boys once a powerhouse on the domestic scene have slipped badly and after two rounds they have 28 points and are just three places off the bottom of the standings. In the cellar position are Cosmos cricket club with just 12 points.

Moosai Sports have also struggled and are on 19 points from two drawn encounters. After a promising start to the 2003 season and with former Testite Larry Gomes and national all-rounder Kelvin Williams on board the Tunupana boys have struggled in recent times and need a quick fix if they are to get out of the second division when the final ball of the season is bowled in two months time. After a break for the Carib Sunday League yesterday and the ICC World Cup finals today, competition resumes on March 29 with the three-day third round games. Leaders Couva Sports will play Mayo at Couva Junior Secondary; Munroe Road play host to Caroni Wanderers; Cosmos entertain Aranguez Sports and Moosai Spoorts play Endeavour at Honeymoon Park.

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