tuesday, august 27, 2013
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Edwards, Powell to lead West Indies A-Team in India
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Windball players presented with school kits from Digicel
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t John’s, ANTIGUA – The selection panel of the West Indies Cricket Board announced on Monday 15-member West Indies A-Team squads for a one-month tour of India from September 13. Kirk Edwards will lead the side in the three “Tests” against India-A and Kieran Powell will captain the side in the three One-day and one Twenty20 that precedes the “Tests”. Edwards will be leading the side again, following a home series against Sri Lanka-A in June this year, when West Indies-A drew a two “Test” series before clinching a three-match One-day series 2-1 and a two-match T20 series 1-0. “It’s a great honour to captain the West Indies at any level and I’m looking forward to the trip to India,” he said. “In addition to the honour there is great responsibility and, as one of the most experienced members of the squad, I know I will have a very important leadership role to perform on and off the field. “We played well against Sri Lanka-A earlier this year and we expect to do very well against India-A as well.” Powell is looking to regain form and confidence, as he seeks to recapture his place in the senior West Indies side. This follows injuries that sidelined him from the senior side for the ICC
Digicel’s Gavin Hope (second right) poses with the recipients and ASTP officials on Saturday at the National Park Kirk Edwards
Kieran Powell
Champions Trophy, Celkon Mobile Cup Series and home series against Pakistan before he made his return to the playing field during the just-ended Caribbean Premier League. “This upcoming tour of India will be a challenging one, but as players we know it is a great opportunity to represent the West Indies and look to do well on the international stage,” said the left-handed opener. “I played in India before and it’s a great place for cricket with the crowds, the atmosphere and the level of competition. We anticipate a good, competitive series. I’m eager and confident as we prepare for the tour and I know all the other players are as well.” West Indies-A – led by Veerasammy Permaul – prevailed over India-A in a home series in June last year, when they won a three
“Test” series 2-1 and followed up with 1-1 drawn series in the One-day and T20 formats. “Test” squad: Kirk Edwards (captain), Kieran Powell (vice-captain), Kraigg Brathwaite, Jonathan Carter, Sheldon Cottrell, Miguel Cummins, Narsingh Deonarine, Assad Fudadin, Jahmar Hamilton, Delorn Johnson, Leon Johnson, Nikita Miller, Veerasammy Permaul, Shane Shillingford and Chadwick Walton One-day and Twenty20 squad: Kieran Powell (captain), Veerasammy Permaul (vice-captain), Ronsford Beaton, Nkrumah Bonner, Jonathan Carter, Sheldon Cottrell, Miguel Cummins, Narsingh Deonarine, Kirk Edwards, Andre Fletcher, Leon Johnson, Nikita Miller, Ashley Nurse, Andre Russell and Devon Thomas
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articipants of the annual AL Sport & Tour Promotions (ASTP)/ Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS) /National Sports Commission (NSC) windball cricket development programme benefitted from the generosity of Digicel after the company presented school kits on Saturday, at the National Park. Sponsorship and Events Manager of the company Gavin Hope made the presentation to just over 50 participants after the conclusion of a practice session, conducted by personnel of the ASTP group. Speaking on the occasion, Hope said he recognised the work done by the group, adding that the little knowledge he has about the organisation’s work points
to it being responsible for the development of many players. The Digicel representative said he was told that the organisation helped to mould the careers of players such as current West Indies player Shemaine Campbell and former WI youth player Steven Jacobs, among others. Hope praised the work of the Sports Officer attached to the NSC Allister Munroe, who has been one of the main architects of many players’ careers. The programme, conducted every Saturday, sees students being exposed to the basics of cricket, despite the use of tennis balls. They are taught the rudiments of field placing, umpiring, scoring, batting and bowling (overhand) and other skill. A number of the stu-
dents had the opportunity to showcase their skills during the Easter Term Secondary Schools competition and the 16th annual End-ofSchool-Year Primary School Champions trophy. The programme is open for females and is free. In an invited comment, Munroe reminded the recipients that the group could have requested certificates, but decided to solicit assistance from Digicel in the form of the kits to remind the players that education and sports work in tandem and that they must see the gift as part of their preparation to return to school for the new term. Also present at the ceremony were Edward Cobenna, Julius David, Mark White and David Wren.
Mohabir Sukhpaul memorial T20 cricket competition on Sunday
Hing wins Action Pistol shoot
Swarendra Sukhpaul (left) and Rajendra Sukhpaul (third left) hand over the sponsorship cheque to Dennis D’Andrade, while UCCA executives and others share the moment
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Winner Dale Hing (centre) with other prize winners following last Saturday’s shoot at the TSU ranges
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ale Hing emerged winner of last weekend’s Secure Innovation and Conceptssponsored Action Pistol shoot, organised by the handgun arm of the Guyana National Rifle Association, held at Tactical Service Unit (TSU) ranges, Eve Leary. Hing, the national handgun captain, amassed 256 points in the three-stage
event held at the 10, 15 and 25 metres ranges, using 9mm pistols. Each stage consisted of two 20 seconds and a 40-second time limits and shooters were required to load and engage targets while making magazine changes before the time limit expired. Vice captain Gordon Richards was second with 185 points followed by Ryan
McKinnon, third with 166 points. Female shooter Vidushi Persaud was fourth with 140 points while Chad Melville placed fifth with 115 points; Sekani Fredericks was sixth with 82 points. Trophies and medals were sponsored by Harold Hopkinson of Secure Innovation and Concepts, a member of the GNRA.
he previously postponed Mohabir Baljeet Sukhpaul (Beto) Memorial T20 cricket competition is now scheduled for Sunday at the Skeldon Community Centre ground. The tournament, sponsored Swarendra Sukhpaul (Suren) and Rajendra Sukhpaul, sons of the late Mohabir Baljeet Sukhpaul, is being organised by the Upper Corentyne Cricket Association. The day’s activity will be played in memory of the late businessman who passed
away on March 29, 2012. Skeldon Community Centre, No. 71 Village, No. 70 MYO and No. 48 Challengers are the teams that will be participating in the competition. The winner will receive $25,000 and a trophy while the runner-up will collect $15,000 and a trophy. There will also be trophies and cash incentives for the Manof-the-match in each game. Action starts at 09:00h and all proceeds will go towards the development of cricket in the Upper Corentyne Area. Admission
is $200 while children under 12 years old will be admitted free. Meanwhile, the trophies and sponsorship cheque of $155,000 were handed over to the president of the UCCA Dennis D’Andrade at a presentation ceremony held at Sukhpaul’s Gas Station, Corriverton. Speaking at the ceremony D’Andrade thanked the Sukhpaul family for their continued support, noting that the late businessman played an integral part in the development of cricket in the Upper Corentyne area.