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GUYANA CHRONICLE Saturday, July 7, 2018
Plans in full swing for ICC’s Women’s T20 World Cup
Minister of Social Cohesion, with responsibility with Sport Dr. George Norton and team poses for a photo after the meeting.
PLANNING for a successful hosting of the ICC’s Women’s T20 World Cup is in full swing. Minister of Social Cohesion, with responsibility for Sport Dr. George Norton and his team, on Wednesday met with representatives from Cricket West Indies (CWI) to discuss a number of matters pertaining to the preliminary and warm-up matches that are scheduled to be played at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. Representing CWI at the meeting were Sabrina Panday and Fawwaz Baksh. Accompanying Minister Norton on behalf of the Government of Guyana were Permanent Secretary (ag) Melissa Tucker; Director of Sport
Christopher Jones; Assistant Director of Sport Melissa Dow-Richardson and Director of Culture Tamika Boatswain. The tournament, which is slated for November, will be historic as it is the first standalone ICC Women’s World Twenty20 event since previous women’s matches were played alongside those for the men. Minister Norton, who holds responsibility also extends to Culture and Youth, said that the possibility of adding a cultural component to the tournament is being examined, as a way of showcasing all things Guyanese in the most flattering way possible. “Guyana is a country of beautiful diversities and a rich heritage, and we want to showcase this to the entire world in
the most flattering way possible,” Minister Norton explained. The year 2018 is shaping up to be exciting for cricket in Guyana, beginning with the Bangladesh tour of the West Indies, which kicked off on Wednesday in Antigua with the Test Series. Later, on July 22 and 26, Guyana will be hosting the first and second One Day International (ODI) matches at the National Stadium at Providence. But the cricket excitement does not end there. Many are also eagerly awaiting the start of the Caribbean Premier League, which will see Guyana hosting seven matches on August 9, 11 and 12 and on September 8, 9, 11 and 12. (Ministry of Social Cohesion)
Bissan’s Trading supports Malteenoes Cricket Academy BISSAN’S Trading of 94 King Street Georgetown has confirmed its sponsorship towards this year’s two-week Malteenoes Cricket Academy, which starts on July 23. Proprietor of Bissan’s Trading Bissoondyal Singh said he is pleased to be a part of the academy, since he wants to help the development of cricket in Guyana especially on the East Coast of Demerara. “This is a great concept and I know how much the youngsters will learn from this, and hopefully some players from this Academy will go on to play at the highest level. The East Coast Board has held summer camps in the past and I wish Malteenoes all the best,” said Singh. The sponsorship cheque was collected by Malteenoes’ PRO Sean Devers who thanked the business entity for their contribution. The Malteenoes Cricket Academy was launched in July 1993 in recognition of the club’s motto ‘Our Youth, Our Future’ and caters for male and females between the ages of 6-13 and 14-18. Registration is $3,000 and lunch and snacks will be provided. The academy caters for 90 students and registration closes on July 20.
It will include classroom and field work which will provide the tools to become cricketers, umpires, scorers, journalists and broadcasters, all of which can be well paid careers.
hygiene, etiquette, child protection, law and history of cricket, umpiring and scoring. The academy has produced Test players Ramnaresh Sarwan and Ryan Ramdass along with former USA Captain
Malteenoes Sports Club PRO, Sean Devers collects the cheque from Bisoondyal Singh.
National Under-17 Coach Orin Bailey is the head coach, while former Test pacer Colin Stuart, Guyana head coach Esuan Crandon and NSC qualified coaches will conduct technical and physical sessions, while facilitators will talk on education, social skills, health and
Steve Massiah, while Azeemul Hannif and Ricardo Mohamed have played First-Class Cricket. Parents or guardians can uplift Registration forms from the Malteenoes Sports Club in Thomas Lands or call 225-6509.