Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association sending Under-15 Team to Florida

Dec 08, 2019 Sports

Traditionally known for organising softball cricket in and out of Guyana, the GFSCA have put together an under-15 team for the first time to participate at the annual Cricket Council United States of America Open Youth Tournament to be held from December 20 to 23, 2019 at the ICC approved Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, Florida.

Floodlights U-15 – A happy bunch of players pose for the camera after an intense practice session at New Trafford . From left standing: Premkumar Permaul, Zachary Jodha, Jonathan VanLange, Mavendra Dindial, Reyad Hussain, Nityanand Mathura, Gabriel Rookhum, and Alvin Mohabir. Stooping from left: Nicholas Shiopersad, Romeo Deonarain, Dave Mohabir, Arun Gainda, John PerSaud, Stephon Sankar and Ravindra Singh.

Since its inception, this tournament has grown from strength to strength and now is in its 11th year for senior teams and its third year for youths. The management of the GFSCA has started preparation with several practice sessions at New Trafford, Dennis Street, Georgetown.
As the weather permits, more sessions will be held at grounds in and around Georgetown. Two T20 practice matches will be held on December 17, 2019 vs Berbice powerhouse youth team Blairmont. Several more should be played in Georgetown prior to this, weather permitting.
The GFSCA Under-15 Youths will be lead by Transport Sports Club and national youth player Alvin Mohabir. The team also consists of West Indies Under-15 batting star Mavendra Dindial, National youth all rounder Zachary Jodha V/Capt, Jonathan VanLange and Demerara Under-15 opener Romeo Deonarain.
The management of the team is boosted by former West Indies Captain, Ramnaresh Sarwan as Manager and former national player, youth coach and senior selector, Hubern Evans as the coach.
The full team reads: Alvin Mohabir, Nicholas Shiopersad, Gabriel Rookhum, Arun Gainda, Zachary Jodah, Romeo Deonarain, Nityanand Mathura, John Persaud, Mavendra Dindial, Jonathan VanLange, Dave Mohabir, Ravindra Singh, Stephon Sankar and Premkumar Permaul. Ramnaresh Sarwan Manager, Hubern Evans Coach, Ricky Deonarain Assistant Manager, Davanand Mohabir Physio and Lalta Gainda, Technical Analyst.
Official sponsors for the Guyana Floodlights Youth team are: Survival Group of Companies, Ramchand Auto Spares, Rubis Guyana, Tropical Spring Waters, Ariel Enterprise, Trophy Stall, 4R, Nauth Motor Spares, Mike’s Pharmacy, Motor Trend, Rohan Auto Spares, Steve Jewellery, WJ Enterprise and Clear Waters.