BCB commences safe and successful preparation for U-19 inter-county
The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday last completed a successful one-day practice session with more than 50 Under-19 players at the Albion Community Centre Cricket Club.
Coach Winston Smith tests the players before the session commenced (Brandon Corlette photo)
The BCB has started the preparations for the proposed Inter-County Under-19 Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Tournament.
Selectors present at the two sessions cut the squad down to about 35 players. Once approved by the Chairman of Selectors, Balram Samaroo, the list of names will be released. A two-day trial match would be held next week at the Albion ground to select the final team.
In an invited comment to Guyana Times Sport, Coach Winston Smith shared positive sentiments on the session. All players had their temperatures tested and were sanitised before the preparations got under way.
“We employed the three Ws: wash your hands, wear your masks, and watch your distance,” Smith said.
With approximately 50 players listed, the groups were divided into two, with sessions held in the morning and afternoon. The players engaged in warm-ups, fielding drills and pitch practice.
All COVID-19 guidelines were observed at the opening day of training, and the BCB would follow suit in the trial match.
