GCB embarks on gear distribution to drive development

…Essequibo receives $4 million worth of cricket gear, Upper Demerara set to receive gear donation

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has recently embarked on an empowerment exercise which includes the distribution of several cricket gear. This contribution is being made to support the county boards’ efforts to assist their affiliates with the equipment required for training and matches.

Recently, the Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) has been the recipient of over four million dollars in equipment from the GCB. GCB President Bissoondyal Singh was very enthusiastic about the occasion. He explained that, given the relaxing of COVID-19 measures, several activities will be conducted across the country. These activities involve both training and matches, so it will be essential for counties and associations to have an adequate quantity of cricket gear to support the player development plans.
President Bissoondyal said, “Among the GCB plans for 2022 are the school cricket activities, which will be rolled out towards the end of April with training of 150 teachers from 75 primary schools. This is to support a sponsored pilot project from a reputable commercial business. Once the teachers receive the necessary cricket training, attention will shift to the training of pupils before the competition is played.
“This is a sponsored project from a reputable commercial business, so the GCB felt there was need for this significant donation. We trust that those responsible will make full use of the gears, and look forward to seeing talented players coming out from the schedule programmes, and the rise in standard of cricket being played locally.”
Further, President Bissondyal Singh commended members of the Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) for their proactive approach to cricket development, their having just been elected the new executives and already being able to conduct major development activities within a short space of time. He said, “This includes the ECB Under-15 training and competition activities, and the coordinating of a coaching education programme. This is an enormous feat, and I implore you to build on this foundation you have set.”
President of the ECB, Deleep Singh, was high in praise of the GCB President and the GCB. He indicated that his executives and all affiliate committees are grateful for such an enormous contribution.
The ECB President pointed out that the worth and value of the gear goes beyond four million dollars. This quantity and way of distribution would enable many players to freely access gear in order to participate in development activities.
He indicated that several children interested in playing the game can now focus on getting themselves to the ground in appropriate attire and participate in the development activities.
President Deleep stressed that the ECB would continue to create the environment for players to grow, and looks forward to sustained energy and continued support from the members of the seven ECB committees.