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Derek Kallicharran and friend once again on board with Project “Cricket Gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana”
At Left, Anil Beharry and Derek Kallicharran.
Kaieteur Sports – USA based Guyanese Derek Kallicharran and Shazam Hussain have once again provided support in the form of three boxes of white cricket balls to this joint initiative of Kishan Das of the USA and Anil Beharry of Guyana. The presentation was done on Kallicharran’s recent visit to Guyana during a friendly cricket game to honour the national team that won the double in 1983 (Shell Shield and Geddes Grant/Harrison Line).
Kallicharran, a former West Indies “B” all rounder, said that they are impressed with the noble purpose of this fine gesture that helps so many young cricketers across Guyana and will continue to provide support as it becomes possible. This project is very grateful for the assistance and will continue to support cricket clubs that have a vibrant nursery programme.
The project also calls on corporate Guyana, private businesses and individuals to help sports clubs in their areas. Village leaders are also encouraged to mobilize the youths and get them actively involved in sports and keep them away from drugs and crimes. “There has been a recent surge in teenage criminals and let’s work together to eliminate this from our society,” a statement from this joint initiative noted.
Total cricket related items received/purchased so far: $370,000 in cash, thirteen colored cricket uniforms, two trophies, twenty pairs of cricket shoes, thirty three pairs of batting pads, thirty five cricket bats, thirty pairs of batting gloves, twenty five thigh pads, three pairs of wicket keeping pads, six arm guards, two chest guards, two boxes, twelve cricket bags, six bat rubbers, six helmets, one softball cricket bat and thirteen boxes of white balls. In addition to the above, over $600,000 worth in gear was donated by Sheik Mohamed, former National wicket keeper/batsman. All cash collected is being used to purchase cricket gear requested and not available at the time.
To date, seventy two young players from all three counties of Guyana have directly benefited from seven gear bags, two trophies, four arm guards, thirty one bats, three boxes, six helmets, twenty seven pairs of cricket shoes, eighteen pairs of batting pads, twenty four thigh pads, one bat rubber, thirty one pairs of batting gloves and three pairs of wicketkeeping gloves.
Many others youths would have benefited indirectly too. In addition, two clubs in the Pomeroon area benefited from two used bats. Pomeroon, Leguan and Wakenam Cricket Committees and Cotton Tree Die Hard also received one box of red cricket balls each, Cold Fusion Cricket Club thirteen color uniforms while RHCCCC received three boxes of balls, fifteen white cricket shirts, one pair of junior batting pads, one pair of wicket keeping gloves and a set of stumps and bails. Other beneficiaries are The Essequibo Cricket Board, the Town of Lethem and youth coach, Travis Persaud, softball teams in the Upper Corentyne area, No.65 Young Titans, Just Try CC, Wakenaam Cricket Academy, National fast bowler Shemar Joseph, Nehemiah Hohenkirk, Shamar Apple and Leguan Cricket Committee, Essequibo.
Cricket related items, used or new, are distributed free of cost to young and promising cricketers in Guyana. Skills, discipline and education are important characteristics of the recipients. Talent spotting is being done across the country and club leaders also assist to identify talent. Progressive and well managed cricket clubs with a youth programme will also benefit.
Anyone who wishes to make a contribution can contact Anil Beharry on 623 6875 or Kishan Das on 1 718 664 0896.
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