Scotiabank Kiddy cricket- a programme that has enhanced youth development

Apr 11, 2017 Sports

The Scotiabank Kiddy Cricket programme which is in its 17th year, got off to a rousing start as 80 aspiring young cricketers participated in on-field skills display during the second Q Mobile Brighto Paints One Day International

Students during the Scotiabank Kiddy Cricket display at the Stadium.

between West Indies and Pakistan on Sunday at the Guyana National Stadium.
Participants were invited from North Georgetown Primary, Leonora Primary, Enterprise Primary, Saint Pius Primary, Redeemer Primary, Blairmont Primary, Greenwick Park Primary and New Diamond Primary.
One of the lucky participants; 11 year-old Azam Mohammed, captain of Enterprise Primary School, accompanied captains Jason Holder and Sarfraz Mohammad at the toss.
The Scotiabank Kiddy Cricket Programme is based in 15 Territories across the Caribbean. The WICB and Scotiabank pledged to expand the programme so as to give children the opportunity to experience the game at an early age.
Khushiyal .J. Singh, WICB project officer for the Scotiabank Kiddy Cricket, said he was pleased with the day’s event. Singh added that it’s not just a programme to hone the skills of the budding players, but it also helps the children gain and maintain an appreciation for the game, while developing positive values which will enhance their education.
Singh explained that it is always a pleasure to see so many girls involved in the programme in

Azam Mohammed, captain of Enterprise Primary School, accompanied captains Jason Holder and Sarfraz Mohammad at the toss along with the Q Mobile Mascot.

Guyana. “This is our 17th year and literally it has been progressive, we hope that this exposure will motivate the youths,” he added.
Singh related that West Indies Captain Jason Holder, Kemar Roach, Steven Jacobs and a number of players who represented the West Indies at the U-19 World Cup came out of this programme. Singh said that he will be happy to have other sponsors onboard since they are working to bridge the gaps at the age group level, and it is important to keep supporting the youths so that they can remain committed to the sport. He informed that the England and Wales Cricket Board has helped tremendously. (Zaheer Mohamed)

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