GCB launches its 70th anniversary edition magazine

Mar 01, 2014 Sports

Yesterday marked a significant achievement in the history of the Guyana Cricket Board with the launching of its 70th anniversary edition magazine called ‘The Guyana Cricketer”. The launching took place at the Georgetown Cricket Club.
Speaking at the ceremony, Marketing Manager of the GCB, Raj Singh, said that the idea for this magazine manifested through the president Drubahadur some six months ago at one of the board’s monthly meetings

Secretary of the GCB Anand Sanasie third from left presents one of the magazine to director of sport Neil Kumar in the presence of from left chairman of selectors Rayon Griffith, Raj Singh and president of the E’bo CB Fizul Bacchus.

and he was given the task of making it a reality. Singh informed that the revenue obtained from this publication was earmarked to be used for cricket development and co-sponsoring of the senior 4-day inter county tournament. He stated that the major objective of the magazine is to document and showcase the achievements of our cricketers and generally to improve upon the communication process with the board and the cricketing public during the year under review.
“No one from the GCB had any prior experience or expertise in working on or producing such a document, so naturally we sought the professional help from some known external marketing consultants. We interviewed and engaged two different consultants during the latter part of 2013, but made very little progress even though a decent remuneration package was negotiated. Due to the frustration experienced, we eventually decided to undertake this noble project and today (yesterday) we are extremely proud to announce that the Guyana Cricketer is no longer as dream but rather an actual success and accomplishment of this board,” he added.
The book contains features on Shiv Chanderpaul, who achieved the milestone of 150 tests and counting representing the West Indies and Ronaldo Ali Mohamed, messages from the WICB president, the GCB head, Director of Sport Neil Kumar, secretary’s report, the 2013 awards ceremony, an extensive cricket report section and the selection of an all time Guyana U-19 team and the GCB 2014 calendar.
The marketing manager said that the GCB has begun to mark some very worthwhile achievements. “The national cricketers are currently competing in Jamaica in the regional 4-day tournament and without a doubt has been better prepared than previous years and the national team reached the semis in the WICB super 50 but for a wide spread flu epidemic in Trinidad and Tobago surrendered in the semis”, he said.
Singh stated that the Board has launched their Scotiabank Kiddy cricket programme in January and the grassroots programme in February and within the next few months will be rolling out other major projects- a national t20 league, a website, development of the LBI facility, schools cricket and training courses for coaches across Guyana.
“The GCB has great plans for cricket development and we ask that you hold us accountable with our promises and our accomplishments as we make strides to bring the pride back to our cricket starved nation.”
He expressed gratitude to the sponsors and indicated that they endeavour to make the magazine an annual feature. Singh informed that they were able to attract the major banks, insurance companies, beverage giants, phone carriers and other select sponsors adding the magazine will be distributed free of cost. “We have been tasked with administering the game of cricket in Guyana and we do take this mandate and responsibility very seriously and will do all within our legal capabilities to preserve the integrity and assets of the GCB.