CHALLENGING ROLE FOR NEW TDO UNDER THE GCB

Jun 28, 2013 Letters

Dear Editor,
I have learnt of the recent appointment of Mr. Monty Lynch, the former Guyana and England batsman as the new Territorial Development Officer (TDO) of the Guyana Cricket Board, replacing former West Indies fast bowler Reon King, whose tenure may have become untenable following the installment of the Interim Management Committee by the Government.
In fact Mr. King’s designation was that of Cricket Development Officer (CDO) after the WICB had made the change from formerly the TDO a few years ago. Notwithstanding, Mr. Lynch’s role in the reverted status as TDO will be quite a colossal task in reversing the fortunes and damaged psychological image of Guyana’s cricket since there have been sporadic successes at all levels as well as administrative uncertainty; an indication that the consistency with which Guyana had achieved its glowing reputation in the past is rapidly waning.
While I am impressed with Mr. Lynch’s resume and international playing and coaching experience, he will need to quickly assess the local structures particularly in Essequibo where despite the abundance of talent, the administrative and technical resources have been minimally advanced to achieve the desired objectives.
I have observed that in the current scenario players have been selected for inter-county tournaments from Essequibo merely on their natural ability.
Generally though I anticipate that the new TDO will provide a comprehensive and strategic plan that will be unique in providing for the needs of each county and to ensure that there is uniformity in executing such vision.
Inter-county tournaments are not what they used to be. There were anticipated rivalry and pride that brought out the best from the players. Today, it’s the opposite precisely due to a lethargic system that only seem interested in satisfying the obligation of selecting teams to compete in WICB tournaments. Mr. Lynch will do well to be present at the current under 19 matches organized by the GCB and along with the relevant personnel have reviews of the young players in addressing their limitations in a timely manner.
Such a course can contribute to the players being studiously aware and appreciate the comfort advice that will be advocated for the benefit of raising the level of their game and at the same time reinforcing the conviction that the talent seen can be of significant value whilst playing for the country.
Follow-up clinics within the various disciplines, coordinated network among the three counties and equally having a professionally driven support staff should be Mr. Lynch’s benchmark for returning Guyana to consistent success as was achieved when Guyana won the under 19 title for five consecutive years.
The challenges are not insurmountable but it will be a serious test for the current administration to fully support Mr. Lynch.
Elroy Stephney

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