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Hampers presented to retired First and Second Division players
Former First and Second Division Players who received Hampers posed with BCB President Keith Foster (left).
Ten outstanding former First and Second Division players and an Umpire were honoured by the Berbice Cricket Board under its Tribute to Heroes Programme.
The Players honoured included former West Indies opening batsman Leonard Baichan and National wicketkeeper Sydney Jackman.
The others were Adrian Amsterdam, Edmond Gravesande, Moses Samlall, Moses Jaipaul, Jaipersaud Hardeo, Inderpaul Mohan, Lawrence Bahadur, Godfrey Mendonca and former Umpire Courtney Daniels.
Each of the awardees received a hamper from the National Milling Company and two gifts compliments of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club.
President of the Berbice Cricket Board Keith Foster at the Presentation Ceremony hailed the awardees as living heroes in Berbice Cricket as they served the game well in the past and left a high standard for the present generation to follow and uphold.
The President noted that the Berbice Cricket Board under his leadership would not only recognise the current batch of players but also those who laid the foundation in the past and who in most cases played the game without much rewards.
Chairman of the Berbice Cricket Board Special Events Committee Hilbert Foster, whose committee organised the event, stated that to date close to 50 (fifty) persons have been honoured under the Tribute to Heroes Programme. He challenged the awardees to share their experience with those currently playing, especially the importance of discipline, team work and a positive attitude.
Former Test Player Leonard Baichan speaking on behalf of the awardees, noted to be honoured by your Cricket Board is a special feeling and hailed the Berbice Cricket Board for its investment in human resources and recognising the contribution of former players and umpires.
He pledged his support for the Board’s work and called on everyone involved in the game to work together with the main aim of making Berbice Cricket the best it can be.
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