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GUYANA CHRONICLE Friday, March 3, 2017
Automobile Power Products Sammy, Samuels confirm announces fan incentives for participation for Pakistan STAG Elite League lucky patrons Super League final AUTOMOBILE Power Products will give a JIALING 250cc motorcycle to a lucky patron of the second half of the STAG Elite League (Season 2) together with jerseys and hats for others. This announcement was made by the company’s Marketing Manager, Romel Richmond, at a press presentation held yesterday at its headquarters. “This powerhouse (motorcycle) was superbly built with inverted shocks which offer that support and proper stabilisation, and aluminum rims which make the bike altogether a quality product. Additionally, with its 250cc engine, that lucky winner will be sure to get to their destination on time.” Richmond also stated that Automobile Power Products will cover the cost of registration, fitness, road licence, number plate, helmet and the first service of the motorcycle. Two lucky fans will also win jerseys and hats at every game. “At every half-time interval, we’ll have a trivia
segment when we’ll be giving away caps and jerseys … we want you to feel appreciated for your support and we want to offer you something that you’ll use and find beneficial for your everyday usage.”
LAHORE, Pakistan (CMC) – Media reports here say West Indies players Darren Sammy and Marlon Samuels have confirmed their participation for the Pakistan Super League final, once their side Peshawar Zalmi qualifies for the championship game. Sammy, who captains Zalmi, and Samuels who also represents the franchise, have reportedly told management of their availability, despite the exodus of foreign players due to security concerns surrounding the game set to be staged here Sunday.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Attend any game and keep your ticket stub RULES: 1. All contestants must be 18 years and older 2. Chosen participants must be present at the final match for the motorcycle draw 3. Member Associations, representatives of participating teams/clubs, employees and relatives of staff of both GFF and Automobile Power Products are not eligible to participate 4. Automobile Power Products and GFF reserve the right to publish the winners of all incentives The second half of the League will commence on March 19.
Barbados-born England all-rounder Chris Jordan, who represents Zalmi, is also reportedly not travelling to Lahore if his side qualifies for the final. In a further blow to organisers, England-based broadcasters Sunset and Vine have opted not to cover the final. This leaves Sammy, the two-time Twenty20 World Cup-winning captain and his West Indies teammate, Samuels, as possibly the only two foreign players who could appear in the final. Organisers are determined to host the champion-
L-R: Dario McKlmon, Marketing Director, GFF; Ian Alves, Competitions Director, GFF; Romel Richmond, Marketing Manager, Automobile Power Products; and Debra Francis,Communications and Public Relations Officer, GFF.
Law keen on battle for World Cup spot ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – New West Indies head coach Stuart Law has underscored the value of the three-match one-day series against England starting here today, especially with the regional side already setting their sights on the 2019 World Cup. With only the top seven teams in ICC one-day rankings as of September 30 this year earning automatic qualification along with hosts England, West Indies – currently lying ninth – are in danger of missing out. “The main aim is to qualify for the next World Cup so these one-day games are extremely important to us; so that’s our main focus really at this stage,” the Australian said ahead of the start of the series at the Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium. “I know we have Pakistan coming for T20s, Tests and one-dayers as well but the oneday series probably will take paramount importance. “I’m not going to focus on becoming number one in the world at this stage. I’m focusing on building a culture, building a work ethic in the dressing room that will put the little bricks in place so they can be the best they can be.”
New West Indies head coach Stuart Law In their current position in the ODI rankings, West Indies would be forced to enter a 10team qualifying tournament set for next year March, in order to secure one of the two non-automatic spots at the World Cup. Already, the regional side have seen their lowly ranking cost them dearly, missing out on a spot at this year’s Champions Trophy in England, as only the top eight sides in the rankings qualified. Law said having experienced that setback, it was
imperative the regional side poured all their energies into reaching the marquee ICC limited overs showpiece. “There always is (disappointment over failing to qualify). It’s a great little tournament, the Champions Trophy – the mini World Cup – and to not be there probably isn’t where you want to be,” Law told reporters. “You want to be in every one of those tournaments but it is what it is and we just have to make sure we have our heads screwed on for
the one-day tournaments we play on upcoming tours and if we can win those, we get through and qualify for the World Cup – that’s probably the bigger one to worry about.” West Indies’ immediate challenge will be facing a confident England who are ranked fifth in the world and who have lost just three of their last 16 outings in ODIs. They boast a talented squad with the likes of captain Eoin Morgan, Joe Root and all-rounder Ben Stokes all expected to play key roles but Law said West Indies would be looking to capitalise on their chances in the series. “They (England) are playing an exciting brand of cricket. They go out there, they are carefree which can be extremely great to watch but there are opportunities as well,” he pointed out. “They do offer opportunities – the more aggressive you are, you can kind of not hit one clean enough and get caught. It’s going to be a great contest, that’s for sure. “We understand that England are a team that’s way up there and we’re looking to build a solid unit to go forward as well, so we’re looking forward to a good contest.”
Peshawar Zalmi captain Darren Sammy Zalmi take on Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard’s Karachi Kings in today’s second qualifier, for the chance to face Quetta Gladiators the final set to be held in the violence-plagued Pakistani city. Neither Gayle nor Pollard is expected to play if Kings advance, with Sri Lankan teammate Mahela Jayawardene also set to be unavailable. Already the English trio of Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright and Tymal Mills have pulled out of the Gladiators side citing safety concerns, along with South African Rilee Roussouw and New Zealander Nathan McCullum.
ship game in Lahore in a bid to have Pakistan returned to the international calendar following eight years of isolation. However, a bomb explosion at a public rally two weeks ago further heightened tensions. No major international side has toured Pakistan since 2009 when a terrorist attack against the Sri Lanka team bus resulted in the death of several members of the security forces and injury to several players. Only recently, the West Indies Cricket Board turned down an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board, to play a Twenty20 series here later his month.