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Kaieteur Sports – The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) reaffirmed its commitment to junior cricket with its President, Mr. Bissoondyal Singh paying a visit to members of the National under 17 team.
The team is gearing up to participate in the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Under-17 Tournament.
Scheduled for August 11 to September 2 in the Twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the tournament will feature both two-day and 50-over formats this year.
During Singh’s interaction with the players and coaching staff, he commended the squad for their dedication and hard work in training.
Singh also expressed his confidence in the players ability to represent Guyana on the regional stage.
As part of the visit, the GCB head, presented cricket gear to several members of the National unit, ensuring they are well-equipped for the challenges ahead.
“This group reflects the promise and potential of Guyana’s cricketing future and we are excited to see you showcase your skills” said Mr. Singh
“We at the GCB are committed to providing you with the tools, opportunities, and guidance you need to succeed. I encourage you all to play with discipline, unity, and pride.”
The national Under-17 unit, led by Captain Romario Ramdeholl and Vice-captain Parmeshwar Ram, departed today for the island.
Guyana Under-17 Squad: Romario Ramdeholl (captain), Parmeshwar Ram (vice-captain), Richard Ramdeholl, Lomar Seecharran, Emmanuel Lewis, Adrian Hetmyer, Shamar Apple (wicketkeeper), Nicholas Lovell, Feeaz Baksh, Dave Mohabir, Navindra Sankar, Gibran Yacoob, Micah Amsterdam, and Darwin Joseph.
Standbys: Vishal Williams, Bhomesh Lall, Johnathan Mentore, Shane Prince, Jathniel Nurse, and Dhanesh Persaud.
The Guyana Cricket Board wishes the national Under-17 team and coaching staff every success as they take the field in Trinidad and Tobago.
Guyana will play their first match against Windward Islands at the National Cricket Center in Couva with the match bowling off at 10 hours.
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