Latest update March 24th, 2025 7:05 AM
BCB launch Dr. Puran Singh National Players Incentive Scheme
Berbice Junior and Female cricketers who are selected in Guyana Cricket Teams would benefit for the second successive year from a stipend from the Berbice Cricket Board, (BCB). A release from the BCB says the body has received $200,000 from Barbados based Guyanese Dr. Puran Singh who is the brother of another BCB sponsor, Dr. Tulsi Dyal Singh.
The donation would be used to establish the Dr. Puran Singh National Players Incentive Scheme.
BCB President Hilbert Foster who brokered the deal with Dr. Singh, disclosed that all Berbice Under-15, 17, 19 and Female players would receive $10,000 from the Scheme.
In the event that more than twenty Berbicians are selected, the Board would stand the costs. The Foster led administration introduced the Scheme last year as part of its ongoing effort to strengthen Berbice cricket.
He stated that the major objectives of the Scheme are to assist players financially, to encourage them to excel at the National level and to make sure that every Berbician is given the opportunity to fulfill his/her full potential.
Last year, the BCB was able to obtain funding from Memorex Industries and J.R. Engineering Ltd, for the programme, while using over $150,000 of its own fund. Among the players benefitting in 2018 were Jonathan Rampersaud, Mahendra Gopilall, Jeremy Sandia, Nigel Deodat, Seon Glasgow, Shemaine Campbelle,
BCB President Hilbert Foster (left) receives the sponsorship from Dr. Puran Singh.
Erva Giddings, Tremayne Smartt, Sheneeta Grimmond, Shabiki Gajnabi and Lafona Gilgeous.
The BCB President stated that they are confident that the Ancient County would continue its proud tradition of producing national players of the highest quality. Players the likes of Grimmond, Giddings, Gajnabi, Smartt, Melanie Henry, Campbelle, Kevlon Anderson, Junior Sinclair, Kevin Umroa, Seon Glasgow, Isaiah Thorne, Rampersaud Rampertab, Nigel Deodat, Alex Algoo, Niveera Ramnauth, Uma Matadin and Leon Swammy, among others are all expected to vie strongly for places on national teams.
Foster noted that the scheme is just one of numerous developmental programmes that would be organised in 2019. Among the others would be countywide Coaching Programme, Coaching Clinics for (batters, fast bowlers, wicket keepers and spinners), Award Ceremony, Educational Posters, Cricket Academy, Social Skills Seminar, First Aid Clinic, Scorers Clinic, Captaincy Seminar and Training of Pre-Level One Cricket Coaches.
Additionally, the Board would also be hosting over 30 tournaments at the Under-13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, Second Division, Intermediate, Female, Primary School, Internal Zone and First Division levels.
Dr. Puran Singh in brief remarks stated that he was delighted to be associated with Berbice cricket as he was pleased with the progress being made in the county. He expressed confidence that the players would continue to keep the Berbice Flag flying high.
Dr. Singh also noted that he would continue to support Berbice cricket once proper leadership is in place. The President and Executive Committee of the BCB is expressing gratitude to Dr. Puran Singh for his support and is looking forward to a long term relationship.
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