Latest update January 7th, 2025 4:10 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Letter to the Sports Editor…CRICKET ADMINISTRATION BILL WILL PROMOTE GOOD GOVERNANCE

Aug 17, 2013 Sports

 

Dear Editor,
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) it appears does not have the confidence of the cricketing fraternity in its present form since it is void of two thirds of its constituent members (Berbice Cricket Board and Demerara Cricket Board). On the contrary the argument that has been advanced to dispel same has been the return of International cricket to Guyana. Indeed it is a welcome relief for the Guyanese public and this was evident with the large attendance during the Pakistan tour and the current CPL tournament.
Notwithstanding, an organization as key as the GCB cannot function effectively and in the best interest of the players without the harmonious relationship among the main stakeholders, which are the county boards. In fact most of the national players are being produced by the BCB and DCB at all levels.
Recently, the Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) could not have assembled a full squad to participate in the female inter-county tournament and they had to be substituted by players from Georgetown. This is not the way to go especially when there is talent throughout the Essequibo Coast, yet the ECB has been negligent and totally dismissive of female cricket. Then to think that the ECB is at the forefront of cricket administration at the GCB is tantamount to obsession of power rather than good governance.
I was surprised to have been selected as a member of the Cricket Development Committee of the GCB, an offer I declined due to the unacceptable level of governance, yet I couldn’t receive an offer from the ECB where I would have better served, especially with the limited resources in the region. I have witnessed the various levels of inter-county tournaments over the last two years and sadly the manner in which the teams have been selected and even more importantly the lack of intensity and conviction from the players have been a conspicuous sight of bewilderment.
The organization of these tournaments has been incessantly poor and sends the wrong signal especially to the young players who need a sense of direction that will propel their career towards success.
I hope that the under-15 player who was selected to represent his country but was denied due to the failure of the Administration will secure counseling so that he remains interested in the game and his future. Such level of mediocrity with unprecedented alacrity must not continue to endanger the game.
It is therefore in the best interest of the stakeholders that there should be a level playing field which I am convinced can be achieved through the successful passage of the Cricket Administration Bill by the Honorable Minister of Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony. Good and effective governance by a constitutionally elected body is required. The current GCB is not representative of such principles and should also embrace the bill for the better administration of cricket in Guyana.
Elroy Stephney

 

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | December, 2nd, 2024

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

National Indoor Recurve Archery tournament to shoot off from January 18 at Cyril Potter College Auditorium 

National Indoor Recurve Archery tournament to shoot off from January...

Jan 07, 2025

Kaieteur Sports-Archery Guyana (AG) is set to host a 2-day National Indoor Senior Recurve tournament on January 18 and 19 2025, at the Cyril Potter College Auditorium, Turkeyen Campus. Getting the...
Read More
GDF ‘A’ crowned GFF/Maid Marian Women’s Cup champions

GDF ‘A’ crowned GFF/Maid Marian Women’s Cup...

Jan 07, 2025

Harpy Eagles to bowl off practice games ahead of Regional Four-Day Title defence

Harpy Eagles to bowl off practice games ahead of...

Jan 07, 2025

Former British Guiana footballer Alvin Geronimo Braithwaite dead at 82

Former British Guiana footballer Alvin Geronimo...

Jan 07, 2025

Guyanese MMA star Harris set for octagon return on January 11

Guyanese MMA star Harris set for octagon return...

Jan 06, 2025

GCF Calls Urgent Extraordinary General Meeting to Resolve Leadership Crisis

GCF Calls Urgent Extraordinary General Meeting to...

Jan 06, 2025

Features/Columnists

  • Boxing should be banned

    Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Olympic boxing now finds itself as at a crossroads. A recent report in the Kaieteur News... more

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]