Masters Cricket Declared A Success

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Wednesday, 23 November 2011 02:30

By caribarena news

Antigua St John's - Organisers of this year's 20/20 Masters Cricket Festival have deemed it a success.

A release from the Ministry of Tourism, which partnered with Richie Rich Sports & Leisure and Indigo Events, said the fusion of cricket and music brought out locals and tourists to enjoy the festivities.

"The exhibition matches were a great addition to the fest, giving the teams a chance to see cricketing legends/greats such as John Emburey, Tino Best, Vasbert Drakes, Kenny Benjamin, Ridley Jacobs, and Dave Joseph showcase their talent," the release said. "The climax of Saturday night was the legendary Third World performing live on stage playing hits after hits."

On the cricket side, defending champions New York Masters took a hit in the first match, while the Antigua Masters had an easy victory over Barbados Masters.

However, on Thursday, the climax of the day was when the defending champions bounced back to defeat the Mississauga Ramblers by seven wickets.

The Antigua Masters, however, were knocked out in the first semi-finals by New Jersey Masters with five wickets. The final game on Sunday, New Jersey Masters versus New York Masters, gave the defending champions the opportunity to retain their title - and that was exactly what they did.  New York Masters are taking home the championship once again.

Captain Austin Hutchinson, after the prize giving on Sunday evening, said, “It's great to win back-to-back championships.” He said his team has been playing together for over eight years, and this contributed to the victory. Hutchinson has been coming to Antigua for the past eight years, and is looking forward to participating next year.

The night ended with a prize giving ceremony. Minister of Sports Winston Williams voiced his appreciation to the organisers of the event and congratulations to all the teams for a "job well done". Benjamin and Jacobs shared the podium to present the trophies to this year’s winners and runners up. Tracy Guerrero, of Indigo Events, gave the final words, expressing her gratitude for all those who assisted in the behind-the-scenes planning and organising.


On behalf of Richie Rich Sports and Leisure and Indigo Events, she thanked Minister Maginley and the Ministry of Tourism for coming on board to partner in the event this year, as well as the sponsors and those who assisted:

Intertops, Wadadli Cats, GCG events, Sugar Ridge, LS Events, Infonet Studios, ABS TV & Radio, Nice FM, Quin Farara, Observer Group, Caribbean Superstation, Photogenisis Imaging, Special Security Services, LMR; AS Brydens; TCM; Digicel; Antigua Distillery; Trade Winds Hotel; the whole team at the SVRS; scorers; umpires; Ministry of Sports; Transport Board; NSA Medical Centre, LIAT & Antiguanice.com.

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