Guyana U-17 set to sign off Regional tournament against Leeward Islands
The Sheldon Charles-led Guyana Under-17 Team, having thus far played four matches in the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional U-17 50-Over tournament, and having suffered four defeats therein, will meet Leeward Islands in their final round clash today, Saturday July 13.
Skipper Sheldon Charles, second right, had 4-26
Guyana’s latest defeat came against Jamaica at Gilbert Park in Trinidad and Tobago, where Jamaica overcame Guyana by a narrow six-run win in their fourth round clash. Batting first, Jamaica were bundled out for 104 in 48 overs, Guyana Skipper Charles wreaking havoc with 4-26 in nine overs of serious seam bowling, while Albion’s Sarwan Chaitnarine finished with 3-11 in 4.4 overs.
In reply, Guyana fell short by six runs, being bundled out for 99 in 46 overs of pathetic batting. Former Guyana Under-15 captain, the Tucber Park player Zeynul Ramsammy, top-scored with an unbeaten 23, which included two boundaries.
The Canadian Mathhew Nandu who one of the more accomplished batsmen in the team, scoring 13, along with leg-spinner Niran Bissu who also scored 13. The Jamaican bowlers shared the wickets collectively to contain the Guyanese. Jahiem Bartley had 2-12, while Brandon English had 2-8 in 10 overs.
This Guyana U-17 team continue their poor showing at this level. In the history of this tournament, no Guyanese team has ever suffered four consecutive defeats in a single tournament. Who are the persons to be blamed for this team’s performance?
The Guyanese will be aiming to save themselves from further embarrassment and finish the tournament on a winning note.
Barbados are leading the points table with 15.9 points gained from three wins and no defeats, while Jamaica are in second position with 13 points. Guyana’s next opponent, Leeward Islands, are in third position with 11.3 points, followed by Trinidad and Tobago with 9.3 points and Windward Islands with 6.2 points. (Brandon Corlette)
