Police's Jamal Carter breaks Cavaliers Jermaine Jackson's middle stump for the final out Saturday in the opener of the 2003 BVI Cricket Association/Cable and Wireless Series

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.