St. Andrew’s, Tucville, St. Stephen’s among early winners

May 20, 2009 Sports

St. Andrew’s, Tucville and St. Stephen’s were among the winners on opening day action in this year’s Al Sport/Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport (MCYS) Primary Schools Windball Cricket Championships which continued with matches in the Boys Division yesterday, at the National Gymnasium.

Director of Sport Neil Kumar (centre long-sleeved shirt) poses with participants shortly after declaring the Boys segment of the Al Sport/MCYS Windball Cricket Championships open yesterday.

In the day’s results:

St. Andrew’s defeated ABC Academy by 29 runs:

St. Andrew’s made 141 without loss off the allotted 6 overs with Lasalle Fraser hitting a top-score of 79, he was supported by a half-century from Javid Haniff, who made 51.

In reply, ABC reached 112-4 with Nathan Patterson 55 and Rajesh Persaud 24, being the principal scorers.

Tucville then beat Rama Krishna by 6 runs:

Tucville ended on 92-4 when the overs expired. Clevon McEwan stroked 62 and Simeon Moore 19. Terrence Ogle grabbed three wickets.

Rama Krishna in their turn at the crease was restricted to 86-1 with Rajesh Ramlall 46 and Daren Persaud 38, the top-scorers.

Ketley went down to St. Stephen’s by 10 wickets:

Ketley batted first and compiled 90-4 off 6 overs. Joshua Telford smashed an unbeaten 45, while Keith Caines hit 29.

In reply, St. Stephen’s reached the victory target for the loss of no wicket, closing on 91-0. Telack Balram made 42 and Marlon Allen 21.

Shortly before the start of play, Director of Sport Neil Kumar, who gave the feature remarks declared the event open. Kumar thanked National Sports Commission Sports Organiser Allister Munroe for organising the tournament which he said has had huge participation and success over the years.

The Director spoke of the benefits that could be derived by students from being involved in the event, adding that students could get exposure to the game, become physically fit, learn the rules of the game and learn life skills such as how to cope with success and failure.

Kumar promised that out of the current tournament he will instruct Munroe to select a group of outstanding players to participate in a special competition in August and this event will be sponsored by the Commission.

He also implored on the players to carry the same spirit into their secondary school career, pointing out that as far as he can see many of them seemed destined for Queen’s College.

“I would like to tell you that we’ve restarted after an absence of 24 years, an annual rivalry between Queen’s College and Berbice High School and I hope that many of you here will someday be able to make the team to engage Berbice,” Kumar said.

The Director further disclosed that he will advocate for sports to remain an active programme on the schools curriculum. He also recognised efforts the teachers are making to get the students prepared to come out and play good cricket.