Goodwill Bilateral Series 2023: National U13 players depart for T&T on July 30

Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) President Bissoondyal Singh met with the national under-13 team at the La Bonne Intention Cricket Hostel on Wednesday afternoon, one day before the team had their final session as they completed preparations for the upcoming Goodwill Bilateral Series between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, scheduled for the period July 30-August 9 in the twin-island Republic of Trinidad & Tobago.
The Goodwill Bilateral Series is an arrangement between the GCB President and Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board President Azim Bassarath. The Trinidad and Tobago (TT) under-13 team visited Guyana last December for the first Goodwill Bilateral Series, which the ‘Soca-boys’ won 3-1.
This tour to TT marks the return tour of what would be an annual series between the two countries, with the hope of eventually having a regional under-13 tournament in the near future.
In the short meeting, President Singh commended the players and management for their efforts during the recently concluded GCB Under-13 Inter-County tournament, as well as their commitment shown during camp. Mr. Singh stressed discipline, dedication and hard work as three attributes needed to be a successful cricketer. He also told the very young and exuberant group that they have now become ambassadors of Guyana, and should carry themselves as proud representatives of our country both on and off the field.
It was brought to the attention of the GCB President that several players were not equipped to go on the tour. This was quickly addressed, and those players were assisted with the needed equipment and other necessities.
The team will leave Guyana 05:00 hours on Sunday, July 30, and play the first of the four-match series on August 2.