Broomes lead Panthers to another Rugby 12s victory

Businessman and sports enthusiast Dexter ‘Bushman’ Garnett will be backing youth batting sensation Kishan Silas during the Guyana Cricket Board’s (GCB’s) U15 Inter-County Super50 tournament, which bowled off on Tuesday.

Silas was named on the GCB XI, and will be in action against Berbice at the Everest Ground, and Garnett, through his Bushman Pawnshop and Money Lending business, will be offering $1,000 to Silas for every run scored in the Inter-County Championship.

Silas enjoyed an exceptional outing at the crease for Georgetown during the Demerara Cricket Board’s (DCB’s) Inter-Association U15 tournaments. The nifty right-handed batter had several top-scoring innings while playing a pivotal role in seeing his side over the line in many matches. The Charlestown Secondary School student is patient at the wicket, and can score in “bunches” whenever he’s asked.

“He’s a promising player, and I like seeing youths excelling at something they love and are good at, especially those that need as much support as possible to keep them in the sport,” Garnett has said.

According to the businessman, his support will go towards the Charlestown resident’s purchasing of equipment and cricket gear, and to assist in his travel to train and for matches.

“I didn’t just want to give him the money, but put it as an incentive to motivate him to do well for the team. In other words, I wanted him to work for it, and know that through hard work he’s going to be rewarded,” Garnett has said.

He added, “This support is to also ensure that young Silas stays the course in the sport, and be a role model for youths in the Charlestown community, and to show that sport can be used to elevate their lives.”

Garnett is known for his support of many budding talents in the disciplines of basketball, football and tennis, while also assisting several non-governmental organisations

Witnessed by a smattering of boisterous fans, the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) pressed on with the 12s version of the game on Sunday last, and it resulted in Godfrey Broomes commandeering the Panthers Club to an exhilarating victory over the Guyana Defence Force (GDF).

As the two titans on the local rugby scene met, the Panthers proved too hot to handle for the lawmen.

Panthers’ Godrey Broomes had the first try and conversion for his team, and later went on to dominate; ending the game with two tries and five conversions.

The GDF staged a come-

1st ODI at Buffalo Park, East London (day/night)

Saturday, 18 March: 2nd ODI at Buffalo Park, East London (day/night)

1st T20Is at SuperSport Park, Centurion

Sunday, 26 March: 2nd T20I at SuperSport Park, Centurion back with two tries immediately after. While Leon Cole, Jamal Darrel, Avery Corbin and Akeno James completed one try each, coupled with two conversions from Kevin Wills, it was not enough to pressure the Panthers.

The Panthers, on the other hand, had two tries from D’Arcy Durant and conversions from Delroy Fordyce, Kareem Fisher and Makayah Smith.

Eventually, Panthers went on to win the encounter 45-26.

The fairly new 12s version of the game was introduced by the GRFU back in February. The Rugby 12s team usually consists of 6 forwards and 6 backs.

Tuesday, 21 March: 3rd ODI at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom

Saturday, 25 March:

Tuesday, 28 March: 3rd T20I at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg (night)