Lusignan, Young Rivals to compete in T20 competition in Suriname

East Coast Demerara clubs Lusignan and Young Rivals will journey to neighbouring Suriname to compete in a T20 hardball cricket tournament featuring home side Spartans.

The three-team competition will be played on October 11-12 at Dr Snellen Park.

Lusignan Sports Club won the tournament in 2024, and according to skipper Robin Williams, they are returning to the Dutch-speaking nation determined to defend their title.

Young Rivals’ captain Heamchan Durga indicated that they are not going to just compete, but they have their eyes fixed on the title.

Lusignan Sports Club: Robin Williams (Captain), Nigel Deodat, Suresh Dhanai, Mike Persaud, Rajindra Naikbarran, Navendra Persaud, Steve Ramdass, Steve Alick, Vishnu Ramjeet, Shemroy Griffith, Wazim Khan, Lakeram Sukdeo, Neeran Bani, Anil Singh, Nyles Liverpool, Bhishram Udan and Kumar Bishundial (Player/Coach). Manager: Shamir Mohamed

Young Rivals: Heamchan Durga (Captain), Tyrel Peters, Mark Sharma, Mickel Sharma, Royon Phil, Yannic Newton, Matthew Shivtahal, Junior Bruce, Joel Seetaram, Kevin Kisten, Dhanesh Persaud, Yeudistir Persaud, Mohendra Singh, Ranjendra Singh, Kishan Singh and Vijai Kalpu.

Spartans: Xavie Smith (Captain), Troy Dudnath, Khemraj Dakalu, Vejai Hirlal, Perry Joseph, Kishan Singh, Gavin Singh, Anthony Amirulla, Vishwar Shaw, Ronny Felix, Nitesh Ramoutar, Anwar Bhikahari, Somnath Bharratt and Yuvraj Dayal.