“There is a lot to gain from cricket”

Aug 24, 2008 Sports

GCB Head tells participants at ECCB Academy closing ceremony

By Sean Devers
“I charge you to put into practice what you have learnt here over the last two weeks, as there is a lot to gain from cricket. Just take a look at the West Indies team, where our cricketers, even though they are not winning, earn between US$150,000 to US$300,000,” Guyana Cricket Board President Chetram Singh told the 87 participants at the closing ceremony of the seventh East Coast Cricket Academy at Lusignan on Friday.

The GCB boss since 1992 told the gathering, which included four females, that for them to achieve success and fame they have to work hard since nothing comes easy.

Singh also urged the East Coast Cricket Board to form a few female teams in the area and opined that there is a future for women’s cricket in the West Indies.

“Practice hard, as perfection comes with practice. Be disciplined and study hard. Education is the key to success and a well educated cricketer can pull himself out of a dicey situation at any given time,” Singh told the students who were presented with certificates of participation. Trophies were also presented to the outstanding students.

Stephen Andrews (regular attendance, punctuality and active participation on and off the field), Davendra Singh (regular attendance and active participation on and off the field), Shaneza Ulla (most improved player), Kavita Yadram (best female cricketer), Steve Ramdass (best all rounder), Keon Franklyn (best batsman), Mustapha Wasim (best wicketkeeper), Carlos Butts (best fielder), Vanessa Winston (most improved player) and Hemant Itwaru (best bowler) received special prizes for their efforts during the two-week Academy.

ECCB President Bissoondyal Singh thanked his executives and the coaches for volunteering their time and congratulated them for a job well done.

“I must say that as I stand here today to address you, I am overwhelmed with joy at the response given to the applications our seventh cricket academy.

“Lessons such as Social etiquette, food and nutrition and health care are essential in the building blocks of life and I hope that you make good use of these tools to expand your ability. Learn how to be a better person in your society.

Use your potentials to the best in your society also,” Singh who is also the President of the Demerara Cricket Board and a former first division right-arm leg-spinner, added.

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