Anil Beharry resigns as BCB President

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of New Building Society Ltd, Anil Beharry, has resigned as President of the Berbice Cricket Board. Mr. Beharry has been at the helm of Berbice cricket for over two years. He also served as that Board’s Honorary Treasurer for close to two decades and as Assistant Treasurer of the Guyana Cricket Board between 2000 and 2007.
In his resignation letter to the Board Mr. Beharry stated, “I the undersigned hereby tender my resignation as the President of The Berbice Cricket Board with immediate effect. As you are aware, my two year term as president came to an end December 31, 2016 and I am no longer interested to serve.”
He went on to say, “I now live in Georgetown and it is very difficult for me to continue to serve. I take this opportunity to thank the members of the board and all the clubs who have supported me over the years as the treasurer then as president. I also would like to thank the clubs who did not support me.”
As per the BCB Constitution, First Vice President, and President of Guyana Umpires’ Council, Mr. Dhieranidranauth Samaroo assumes the position as head of the organization. Mr. Samaroo, in an invited comment said, “I will continue the work of Mr. Beharry and would seek immediate dialogue with the Executives and membership to plot a way forward,” he continued “a lot has to be done to ensure that we remove all the obstacles, paving a way for a harmonious relationship with clubs and our parent body the Guyana Cricket Board.”