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GUYANA CHRONICLE Thursday, August 25, 2016
McGrath feels easy money has an adverse effect on fast-bowlers FAST-bowling legend Glenn McGrath has lamented the fact that the abundance of Twenty20 leagues across the world has an adverse effect on bowlers and youngsters around the world. The Australian legend feels young fast-bowlers stop working hard after initial success. The 46-year-old, who claimed 563 wickets in 124 Tests and 381 wickets in
Glenn McGrath
Saints, Hikers register wins in GHB indoor tournament
SAINT Stanislaus and Hikers registered victories when the Guyana Hockey Board’s (GHB) Lucozade indoor tournament continued on Tuesday evening at the National Gymnasium with a double-header. According to a press release, Saints blanked Old Fort Knockers 4-0, while Hikers secured a 7-4 win against Georgetown Cricket Club’s Vintage. In the opening game, Yonnick Peters netted a double for Saints in the 29th and 32nd minutes, while Joel Hunte opened the scoring with a field goal in the 10th minute. This was followed by a penalty corner goal off the stick of Hilton Charles in the 19th minute. In the second game, the score was tied at 1-1 at the end of the first half after Aroydy Branford opened the scoring for Hikers in the 3rd minute, but this score was levelled by Vintage’s Alan Fernandes who registered a field goal in the 20th minute. On resumption for the second half, Eric Hing sent Vintage into the lead with a 21st minute field goal, but Branford levelled the score for Hikers with a 23rd minute field goal. Two minutes later, Randy Hope sent Hikers back into the lead with a field goal and Michael Harding extended the lead for the Hikers side with a 28th minute field goal. Fernandes then responded for Vintage with a 31st minute field goal and in the same minute, Harding netted a field goal for Hikers. GHB president Philip Fernandes subsequently netted Vintage’s final goal in the 33rd minute but Hikers were not to be outdone as Hope and Jamari Assanah found the back of the opposition’s net in the 35th and 37th minute respectively. The tournament will continue this weekend at the same venue with six more matches.
250 One Day Internationals (ODIs) during a 14-year career, is currently working with the MRF Pace foundation in India. McGrath wants young cricketers to continue working on their skills even after they achieve success. “Biggest issue which I find, probably not just in India, probably around the world is how hard they are prepared to work. “And if they do get a
little bit of success playing in IPL or Big Bash in Australia, is that they get to that level and they think they have made it and they stop working hard and they stop training much,” McGrath said to the Times of India. “Young bowlers have to be prepared to work hard and then work even harder to stay there, there are no easy options or shortcuts. “Sometimes, I see young
cricketers reach a certain standard then all of a sudden they get paid good money and they stop working. “I think money should always be secondary. It’s great that cricketers are earning good money. But if money is secondary, it’s all about going out there performing at their best and keeping themselves in the best condition. “Then that money will be there all the time. And
I think that’s the attitude young cricketers should have. Ultimate goal should be representing your country,” the legend added. The fast-bowler is one of the most decorated players to represent Australia, winning three World Cup titles during his career, while his haul of 563 Test wickets is the most by a pacer with the top three positions occupied by spinners.
(REUTERS) - Cillian Willis has become the first professional rugby player to sue an English club for clinical negligence over concussion in a landmark case for the sport, his solicitor said yesterday. The former scrumhalf is taking the action against Sale Sharks over two head injuries he suffered in a game against Swansea in the LV Cup in March, 2015. The Irishman, a cousin
of former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll, received treatment in the first half for a head injury before receiving a second head blow. Willis was replaced in the game and never played professionally again. He had suffered previous concussions and was forced to retire aged 28. Wi l l i s ’s s o l i c i t o r s McHale and Co told Reuters that the case is going to court but did not make any
further comment. The Rugby Players’ Association said it did not know of any other cases of players taking similar legal action. Sale said they would not comment on the case which is not likely to be heard for at least 18 months. Concussion is rugby union’s most common injury. A study published by Premiership Rugby and the Rugby Players’ Association said the number of such
injuries suffered by professional players in England rose by 59 per cent in the 2013-14 season, the last where figures are available. On average there were 10.5 concussions per 1 000 playing hours. Concussion has also been identified as a serious problem in other sports and in the United States has been the subject of legal action by thousands of former American Footballers against the NFL.
Former player sues English club over concussion
Guyana suffer first loss at the hands of Panama … go down 101-24
IN their first game of the 2016 Centrobasket U-15 Championships, Guyana suffered a demoralising loss at the hands of Panama, yesterday. From the tip Panama controlled the tempo of the game, getting quick buckets and scoring in transition off Guyana’s turnovers. The closest point in the game was in the first quarter when Guyana trailed by 5 points with a score of 7-2. From there it was nothing but offence,
Head coach Lugard Mohan
as Panama turned on the jets en route to a blowout with a first-quarter score of 37-9. The second quarter saw the Guyanese hold Panama down to 16 points with better defence. However missed shots and turnovers were again the bane of the GT side. The second quarter finished 53-15 with Guyana scoring only 6 points, while Panama finished the first half leading by 38. The second half was a track meet for Panama who ran in transition off the numerous Guyana turnovers.
Guyana scored only 9 points in the second half, with 5 in the third quarter and 4 in the last quarter. On the other end of the floor Panama scored 48 in the half, with 28 in the third and 20 in the fourth. The game finished 101-24 leaving the Guyana side with much to think about as they go forward. With the youthfulness and mental toughness of the side, it is interesting to watch the way the unit will bounce back from the demoralising loss.