Sunday November 11, 2012
Kaieteur News
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Gayle upbeat ahead of Test MLC host first inter-house series against Bangladesh athletic c/ships DHAKA, Bangladesh – Chris Gayle said he was looking forward to the West Indies’ two-Test series against Bangladesh. The talismanic opener said he was glad to play a key role in West Indies winning the ICC World Twenty20 Tournament, but it was time to focus on the new challenge, and continue to help the visitors move up the World Rankings. “It felt good to be part of a World champion team and to achieve that particular milestone,” Gayle told reporters on Saturday. “It is something that I can look back in the future and say I was a part of it. Hopefully, we can build on that success and do better in the longer format of the game. “This has been our major challenge in the last few years. Hopefully, we can get things kickstarted and make sure we do better in this Test series and the longer format of the game.” Gayle said it will be important for West Indies to start well and felt the players were ready to move forward. “The players are just trying to fine-tune things now,” he said. “We’ve had a camp and I’ve been hitting the ball pretty well, so we just want to get back into the middle and get back into the groove as quickly as possible. “It won’t be easy. Playing away from home is always a challenge. .It’s always difficult to play Bangladesh in Bangladesh. Even though we won the series last time we came here, they are going to be very competitive. “We are not going to take
Students and athletes of the Morgan Learning Centre take the march-pass at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary.
Chris Gayle them lightly. They have got a lot of key players and they have a captain who leads from the front, so we are going to play like they were any other opponent.” Gayle said he felt it was possible for the team to climb into the top-five in the World Rankings in the next year, as suggested by head coach Ottis Gibson. “There is nothing wrong with setting targets and if we want to challenge ourselves and see how much progress we have made in a year’s time,” he said. “The top-five is something we should look to target and I am looking to be a part of that too. Once we all pull together that goal is very, very possible.” West Indies continued their preparations for the series on Saturday with a full practice
session that included match simulations under the guidance of Gibson. The visitors were due to start a two-day, tour match against a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI on Friday, but the BCB announced on Thursday that the contest was shelved due to unplayable conditions at the BKSP Ground in Savar, a town 25 miles north of the Bangladesh capital. This followed an inspection of the venue by BCB and West Indies management officials early on Thursday, after steady rain over the last week in the country. The match was originally scheduled to be played over three days from Thursday. This is West Indies’ third full tour of Bangladesh, following trips in 2002 and last year.
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Mc Pherson, Blyden, Gittens hit 50s; Jones, Reece star with the ball Transport Sports Club, GNIC and DCC recorded first innings points, while GDF and MYO were locked in a keen tussle when play in the Georgetown Cricket Association\ Noble House Sea Foods two-day second division competition continued yesterday. At GYO, Transport batted first were bowled out for 200 in 36 overs. Charwayne Mc Pherson led with 68 and got support from Sunil Singh and Sean Massiah with 23 each. Ryan Jones snared 8-34. Ace Warriors in reply were bowled out for 96 in 17.5 overs; Cleon Healy and Ronald Hercules were their leading run scorers with 38 and 28 respectively. Joshua Wade and Clyde Hoyte
captured 4 wickets each. Transport with a lead of 137 closed their second innings on 33-4 in 8 overs. At GNIC, the host restricted Everest to 199-6 in 39 overs after they took first strike. Deon Thomas top scored with 42, Royston Simon picked up 3-36 while Premchand Sookdeo took 3-9 and Deslyn Butts 2-16. At stumps GNIC were struggling at 119 -6 in 39 overs. Jermin Grovensor made 44 while Sookdeo and Clyde Butts scored 21 apiece. Saheed Mohamed and Deon Thomas claimed 3 wickets each. At DCC, in a match affected by rain, Malteenoes were routed for a paltry 29 in 14 overs batting first. Cavell Reece bagged 5-7 and Dexter
George 2-13 as five of the visitors batsmen were dismissed without scoring. In their turn at the crease, the host finished day one on 413 to lead by 12 runs. At MYO, GDF batted first and declared on 226-7 in 45 overs. Travis Blyden was their leading run getter with 73, Paul Castello contributed 36, Rodrick Lovell 34 and Isiah Brijaddar 22. Mohamed Wazidally and Shafiek Ishmile had 2-23 and 2-76 respectively. MYO in response were 130-5 in 19 overs when play was halted. Saheed Gittens scored 53 and Abdullah Wazidally 34. Denis Legay has so far taken 3-33. The competition continues today. (Zaheer Mohamed)
Morgan’s Learning Centre (MLC) hosted its first InterHouse Track and Field Championships at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary earlier this week with Toucan House taking inaugural honours after amassing 276 points. Other competing houses included Falcon, Raven and Macaw. According to a press release from the school, there were spirited performances from Latoya Favourite and Lloyd Pollard, who won both
the 100m and 200m in the Under-18 category. Bobby Reid gave a splendid performance after coming from behind to win both 100m and 200m races in the Under-20 category. The track championships was a part of the Take Back Your Child initiative, aimed at helping parents to take back their children from the negative influences of the society. Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Chief of Staff,
Commodore, Gary Best declared the championship open and told the students that sports is important to their development, since it helps them to be wellrounded individuals. Best also commended the initiative that MLC and Sir Morgan has taken, stating that it should be hailed as a positive one. Best reportedly also reminded the students that the spirit of competition is good, but they should have fun while participating.