Cayman National Under-16 Cricket Tournament Gets Underway

The Cayman National Under-16 Cricket Tournament gets underway on Monday, 27 April with the Clever Fish School facing off against St. Ignatius Catholic School at the historic Smith Road Oval. The competition forms part of Cayman National’s continued investment of over CI$50,000 in Cayman Cricket’s youth development programmes and builds on a similar commitment made in 2024. The partnership includes cash support as well as uniforms, field branding, awards, trophies and prizes.

The tournament takes place from 27 April to 27 May with boys and girls teams fielded from John Gray High School, Cayman Prep, Clifton Hunter High School, CF School, St. Ignatius Catholic and Cayman Academy (boys).  

Cayman National’s commitment to Cayman Cricket is part of the bank’s Power to Make a Difference initiative, a corporate social responsibility programme that is operated in all the jurisdictions that the Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) group has a presence. RFHL’s commitment to cricket extends far beyond the Cayman Islands - Republic Bank Limited in Trinidad and Tobago is the current title sponsor and official bank of the Caribbean Premier League.

“As a lifelong cricket fan, it is especially meaningful to continue supporting the growth of the game here in the Cayman Islands. Building on our previous sponsorship, through our Power to Make a Difference initiative, Cayman National is proud to once again invest in programmes that develop young talent and strengthen the future of cricket locally,” said Mr. Joel Chadha, Senior Legal Counsel at Cayman National. “As part of the Republic Financial Holdings Limited group, which supports cricket across the region, we are pleased to play our part in helping the sport continue to thrive at every level.”

Cayman Cricket President Alessandro Morris welcomed the partnership, noting its positive impact on the growth of the sport in the Cayman Islands.

“We are grateful to Cayman National for their continued support of cricket in the Cayman Islands. This investment will significantly strengthen our youth development programmes, helping us create more opportunities for young players and build a strong pipeline for the future of the sport,” said Mr. Morris. “It also allows us to enhance the experience at the Jimmy Powell Oval and support the progression of players from the grassroots level through to the national team as we compete regionally and internationally.”

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