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INTERNATIONAL WEEK ENDING August 7, 2014
- budding stars get their chance to shine on the int’l stage
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he Limacol C a r i b b e a n Premier League (CPL) not only entertains crowds with high-intensity Twenty20 cricket, but is also helping to develop home grown talent by giving aspiring young cricketers the opportunity to showcase their skills. At pre-match press conference ahead of their second home game last weekend, St. Lucia Zouks Head Coach, Matthew Maynard, lauded the young players in his team who continue to demonstrate tremendous talent on the pitch. “The injuries we have had in the tournament have meant that our young players are getting op-
portunities to perform. Ray Jordan wasn’t even eligible to play at the start of the tournament, but he came in Saturday night and performed magnificently.” Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel Head Coach, Simon Helmot, also mentioned the fantastic experience young players are gaining by playing in the Limacol Caribbean Premier League. He said; “Tournaments like the CPL are providing up and coming cricketers with the chance to demonstrate their skills and passion for the game. When Twenty20 cricket first came about, we didn’t think the skills young players learn from the game would be
adaptable for the longer format but, that is no longer the case as many players who are getting their first opportunities in Twenty20 are going on to be good test match players.” St. Lucia Zouks all-rounder, Liam Sebastian, got his first taste of Twenty20 cricket in last Saturday's match and is looking to hone his talents in this format of the game. He said; “I have played lots of first class cricket throughout the Caribbean, but it was amazing to play in the CPL for the first time, especially in front the home crowd. I am looking forward to more opportunities to play and to make my team proud.”
Kudos for Grenada's Kiranai James
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T GEORGE'S, GRENADA: Grenada's Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has described Kirani James' 400m victory at the Commonwealth Games as "another historic milestone" for the Grenadian quarter-miler. James powered to the finishing line in a Games record time of 44.24 seconds to add Commonwealth gold to his Olympic and World Championships triumphs. He was considered the favourite in the event as he commands this year's fastest time and a personal best of 43.74 seconds. Prime Minister Mitchell heaped praised James for his achievement saying that it was "another historic milestone in the life of a very special young man; equally important is the achievement to our nation". The Grenadian leader also congratulated Kurt Felix who captured Commonwealth bronze for Grenada after placing third in the decathlon event. "To Kirani, Kurt Felix, who placed third in the decathlon event..., and to the other young athletes competing at the games, and to all our young men and women who are aspiring to
Ronsford Beaton of Guyana Amazon Warriors celebration jump after winning a match between Barbados Tridents and Guyana Amazon Warriors last week
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Grenadian Kirani James’ recent 400m victory at the Commonwealth Games has been dubbed as "another historic milestone” (NDTV photo)
be successful and productive, your Government and people will do whatever we can to support your endeavours by investing in your future," Dr Mitchell said. "By so doing, we are making a down payment on the future of this beautiful nation." James' gold was the first for Grenada in the history of the games and the third overall following Felix's bronze and a silver won by Alleyne Francique in the 400m in Melbourne, Australia, eight years ago. (Caribbean News)
Soroya Simmons (centre) claimed gold in the Girls 19 and Under 100 metres Backstroke (Trevor Pemberton FB photo)
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