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GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday, October 25, 2018
England arrive in Antigua for Twenty-four teams confirmed for Guyana Softball Cup 8 ICC Women’s T20 title bid … All systems are in place
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – England arrived here yesterday to a festive Caribbean welcome, becoming the first international side to touch down for the historic ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup which bowls off next month. The reigning 50-over World Cup champions coach, Mark Robinson, said England would be keen on adding a second white ball title to their trophy cabinet. “You don’t go anywhere and try to lose or to come second so you always plan to win,” Robinson said on arrival. “We are pleased to be here where the weather is fantastic so it’s a big bonus to be here. We have been preparing for three to four weeks at Loughborough, so there is the advantage to come here to this lovely island and get some more time in the nets, and (playing) matches against quality opposition is ideal for us.” He continued: “We have two official warm-up matches and two other matches so we are looking to use these matches and get the right kind of preparations which will be invaluable. It’s bit by bit as we move on in the tournament. “We have the preparations and then we go into the group stage and the first
objective will be to get out of the group stage and on to the semis and the final. This is going to be a keenly-contested tournament. It is really exciting.”
for the side. England also have former Jamaica and West Indies all-rounder Gareth Breese in their ranks as one of the assistant coaches.
England star Tammy Beaumont tries her hand at the steel pan following her arrival for the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup.
England were the toast of the cricket world last year when they beat India to win the 50-over World Cup before a capacity crowd at Lord’s. The triumph signalled a giant step forward for the women’s game, a fact acknowledged by Robinson, and success in the T20 World Cup would be another fillip
The 42-year-old played a single Test against India in Chennai in 2002 and Robinson said his addition to the management setup was an asset to the squad. “He is a wealth of knowledge. He will know the grounds and he will know the pitches, so it’s really good to have him in our team as
one of the coaches. He is an outstanding coach and a great addition to our support staff,” Robinson said. “It is an explosion of opportunity in women’s cricket at the moment. There’s tremendous interest at the moment and that’s fantastic. It is a career aspiration for young girls at the moment. “The countries are treating the women’s game with more respect, we are playing on better grounds, we are getting better pitches and that is making for greater moments. It’s a very skilled game, a highly-skilled game and definitely worth watching.” In a light moment, Tammy Beaumont took centre stage as she tried her hand at playing the steel pan while her teammates also enjoyed the sounds of calypso music. The Women’s T20 World Cup runs from November 9 to 24 and will be played at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in St Lucia and the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground in Antigua. England have been drawn in Group A alongside defending champions West Indies, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh while Group B comprises Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Ireland.
Samaroo Investment confirms timely support for National Championships GUYANA Motor Racing and Sports Club’s (GMR&SC) ‘Ignite’ National championship is set for November 10 & 11 at the South Dakota Circuit and it will also serve as the final leg of the Seaboard Marine Caribbean Motor Racing Championships (CMRC) 2018 which will be hosted in collaboration with the Department of Tourism within the Ministry of Business. Last week, Samaroo Investment that offers contracting services and also imports MAC Batteries, confirmed their very welcome sponsorship for the packed 27-race, two-day programme. Samaroo’s representative
Baishan Kaurlall presented the sponsorship cheque to GMRSC’s Surica Singh during a simple but significant ceremony. Kaurlall expressed pleasure that his company was given the opportunity to contribute to the fast-growing sport in Guyana and noted his anticipation to witness first-hand the usually very much subscribed National Championships next month. The anticipated event is expected to see the culmination of the 2018 season of CMRC for the Groups 1-5 as well as the Superstocks and SR3 Radicals along with the local classes including the Superstock motorcycles. The overseas competition
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Baishan Kaurlall of Samaroo Investment hands over the cheque to GMRSC’S Surica Singh.
will see drivers from Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), Jamaica and Canada as well as competitors out of Europe. Tickets for the packed 27race, two-day meet are on sale for $2 500; children $1 000 at the GMR&SC’s Thomas Lands office. On Saturday there will be the time trials beginning at 10:00hrs in all the classes followed by official races in the Street Cross Motorcycle,
125cc Motorcycle, Street Tuner, Choke Starlet Cup and Sports Tuner which will be 10 laps each, from 13:20hrs. The feature race on Saturday will see 20 gruelling laps in the first anticipated clash in the SR3 Radicals Cup. Meanwhile, racing fans’ hunger for scorching action will be well satisfied with a packed 19-race programme set for the November 11.
TWENTY-FOUR teams have been confirmed to participate in this weekend’s ‘Guyana Softball Cup 8’ to be run by the Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA).
Wayne Jones
Organising Secretary Wayne Jones disclosed to Chronicle Sport yesterday, that a number of teams from the USA and Canada are expected to participate in the three-day event. Jones also claimed that all systems are in place for
another successful tournament. The annual mega event is set for the grounds in and around Georgetown. For the first time an Over-50 segment will be played. This adds to the regular Open, Female, Masters with all four finals to be played at the famous Demerara Cricket Club ground starting 10:00hrs. Floodlights Masters and Speed Boat will defend their titles in the Masters and Open categories respectively. Karibee Strikers are the defending champions in the Female category. Information coming from GSFCA indicated that there are significant cash incentives and trophies up for grabs. Attractive gate prizes along with beyond the boundary entertainment and a well-stocked food and drinks bar will be available.
Bangladesh ease to series win over Zimbabwe IMRUL Kayes and Liton Das made half-centuries after Mohammad Saifuddin starred with the ball, as Bangladesh eased to a seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe in Chittagong to seal the ODI series. The tourists looked to be on course to post a challenging total after being put in by Mashrafe Mortaza yesterday, but could muster only 246-7. Brendan Taylor topscored with 75, while Sean Williams (47) and Sikandar Raza (49) offered support before Zimbabwe lost their way in the second half of their innings, Saifuddin taking 3-45. Kayes followed up his ODI-best 144 in the opening game of the three-match series by making 90. Fellow opener Das struck a rapid 83 from only 77 balls, laying a platform for the Tigers to get home with 35 balls to spare. Saifuddin claimed an early breakthrough by snaring captain Hamilton Masakadza caught behind and Zimbabwe were 70-2 when Mehidy Hasan removed Cephas Zhuwao. Wicketkeeper-batsman
Taylor and Williams batted with authority in a third-wicket stand of 77, but Zimbabwe lost momentum after the experienced duo departed. Taylor struck a six and nine fours as he scored at more than a run-a-ball before Mahmudullah trapped him in front and Zimbabwe were 188-4 when the excellent Saifuddin had Williams caught behind. The runs dried up for Zimbabwe after Raza also fell just short of a half-century and the Bangladesh openers put their side well on the way to victory with an opening partnership of 148 from 24 overs. Das slog-swept the expensive Brandon Mavuta for six and found the ropes 12 times before Raza (3-43) sent him on his way and the same bowler had Fazle Mahmud stumped without scoring. Kayes missed out on back-to-back hundreds after he was dropped on 58 and 70, but Mushfiqur Rahim (40*) and Mohammad Mithun (24*) saw Bangladesh home at a canter. (Yahoo Sport)