The President's XI team posing on the pitch after beating the Cable and
Wireless XI in the season opener

2003 BVI Cricket Association season opens with exciting match

By Dean Greenaway

The 2003 BVI Cricket Association/Cable and Wireless league opened Sunday at 
the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds with a colorful parade as teams for 
the first time broke away from the traditional white with colorful uniforms.

Shortly after the ceremonies, man of the match Dillon Lawrence guided the 
President's XI to an exciting victory over a Cable and Wireless XI. 
Lawrence had a respectable 36, as the President's XI reached 173 from their 
30 overs then gave their opponents 174 for victory. Lawrence's 36 included 
seven fours, with Kevin Joseph producing a supporting 33. He had four fours 
and a six. Vijay Jhappan contributed18. Dave Johnson and Jason Thomas added 
16 respectively. Leslie Ambrose and youth player Andre Ryan bagged 3 for 24 
and 3 for 21 respectively off five and three overs.

Lawrence and Decosta Jeffers slowed the Cable and Wireless XI drive and 
combined to bowl them out for 160 in their 30 overs. Reaz Ali had four 
fours before he was out for 35. Vishal Bharat also had four fours for his 
22. Lincoln Liburd had a supporting 20.

Lawrence who won the best performer prize, snatched 2 for 24 from five 
overs. Jeffers grabbed 3 for 14 off six overs including one maiden. League 
play will begin this weekend ahead of the Leeward Islands Cricket 
Association tournament at the end of May.

Teams in the league includes; Cay Sports, Morgan & Morgan Rivals, 
Cavaliers, Liat Stars. Cafesito, Police and two Virgin Gorda teams.