The year 2023 has certainly been the year of Kevin Sinclair, on and off the cricket field. The West Indies all-rounder has now launched his cricket academy for Demerara cricketers at the Everest Cricket Club.
Sinclair, with the help of the business community, will aim to host this academy throughout Guyana, in all three counties by the end of the year.
Kevin Sinclair sharing his knowledge with some young cricketers at Everest (Brandon Corlette photos)
“This initiative comes from a dream. I always want to give back, because I came through the system where I went to an academy in Rose Hall Town. I just felt that once I establish myself and play international cricket, and attain a certain status, I can be able to give back to the youths,” Sinclair said.
“Looking at where West Indies cricket is at the moment, we have to start from the grassroot level, and I strongly believe in that. Hence, I pushed for this. I really want to thank Safraz of V-Net and all the other sponsors that came on board, and helped me boost this initiative.
“To Coach Nedd, I want to thank him for answering me promptly. This is basically giving the youngsters the opportunity to learn something new and learn from the experienced Coaches.
Some of the sponsors and cricketers at the launching ceremony at Everest on Monday morning
“I will do this in all three of the counties. I will try my best to get this rolled out in all three of the counties before the year out. With my cricketing schedule, I do not want to be doing that alone, I want to focus on my cricket. This will be the foundation for the youngsters, to learn about cricket at a young age,” Sinclair said.
On the opening day, Coach Garvin Nedd, Coach Antony Adams, and Coach Esuan Crandon conducted the sessions. The Academy, which commenced on July 17, will conclude on July 19. This academy caters for cricketers under the age of 17 and bowls off at 09:00h to 13:00h daily.
The sponsors for the Sinclair Academy are Jacobs Jewellery and Pawn Shop, Star Rentals, Suri Trading, Genuine Auto Spares and Tools, A Ally & Sons, and Flawless Dentals.
