Ryan Bachoo
Lead Editor - Newsgathering
Caribbean students will get a chance to watch some of the best players in the world when the Caribbean Premier League bowls off on August 29. It's a major part of a partnership between Guardian Life of The Caribbean Limited and the CPL. It's also the second year running both entities have teamed up to give young people across the region a chance to witness T20 stars in a premier franchise tournament.
At the launch on Wednesday, it was announced one of the key highlights of this partnership is Guardian Life’s involvement in distributing complimentary tickets to Caribbean students, affording them a unique opportunity to watch their favourite cricket players in action and experience the top-notch tournament firsthand. "Such an initiative will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of athletes and augur well for the future of West Indies cricket," a follow-up statement read.
Discussing this significant partnership, Samanta Saugh, Guardian Life President, expressed her enthusiasm for engaging and energising the regional community through the promotion of cricket, as well as inspiring young people, sports fans and cricket enthusiasts alike.
“The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League has always been more than just a cricket tournament. It’s a celebration of Caribbean culture, unity and passion for the sport. We at Guardian Life are proud to continue our support and play a role in bringing joy and excitement to the region’s cricket fans,” she stated.