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GTT partners with Ramson Jr. and Datadin to help three young cricketers
Stressing that the occasion’s significance was much more that sponsorship, but rather one of mentorship, Attorney-at-Law Charles Ramson Jr, who along with fellow legal colleague Sanjeev Datadin and GTT cemented a partnership to assist in the development of three promising young cricketers.
GTT Marketing Manager Anjanie Hackett (2nd right) hands over a gift to Ronaldo Renee in the presence of PRO Allison Parker (right), Charles Ramson Jr (left), Robin Singh (3rd right) and the other two cricketers.
The partnership which was revealed on Friday in the Canteen of the GTT saw the three young cricketers sign contracts which will allow them to benefit from a monthly stipend of $30,000 each, compliments of the two attorneys and GTT in an agreement that is expected to last for one year.
Ramson Jr. speaking at the signing ceremony told the media that because they are aware of the profusion of talent that resides here in Guyana, they felt compelled to act.
“We know of the talent that Guyana has, but of late it hasn’t translated into greatness and we felt that with the right kind of assistance some of that talent could eventually emerge,” Ramson Jr. said.
Ramson, who referred to the project as a Pilot Programme, commended GTT for partnering with them in a process that can best be described as taking a chance.
According to Ramson Jr. the players will have to commit themselves to do well during the period, adding that it is an investment in human beings to take them to the next level.
The three players who will benefit from the Programme are; wicketkeeper / batsman Ronaldo Renee and all-rounder Malcolm Hubbard of Everest Cricket Club and all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford of Demerara Cricket Club.
GTT’s Marketing Manager Anjanie Hackett in her remarks told the gathering that the Company was happy to be part of the partnership, adding that coming from a background of being a former player she knows how important it is to have that kind of assistance.
Hackett congratulted Ramson Jr. and Datadin for recoginsing the need to assist in the development of the players, who were all referred to as possessing an abundance of talent and helping them to reach the next level.
Former Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Performance Consultant Robin Singh, who accompanied the players, spoke of the process which was used to select them, informing that it was rogorous and detailed.
“The selection process started with about 15 players and we looked at every aspect of the game including the player’s ability, character and mental approach and we eventually came up with these three who are all very talented,” Singh disclosed.
He said they have an excellent chance to advance their talent and urged them to grab the opportunity with both hands.
Renee speaking on behalf of the three players said they were grateful for the opportunity presented to them by GTT and the two attorneys and were willing to make the best use of it.
GTT’s PRO Allison Parker chaired the proceedings.
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