Malteenoes Cricket Academy launched

– Sport Minister urges youngsters to stay disciplined

More than 60 young aspiring cricketers were present as the Malteenoes Cricket Academy bowled off on Monday morning with the aim to teach young enthusiasts the sport of cricket and its laws.
Former national cricketer Steven Jacobs urged the youngsters to enjoy themselves and spoke of the benefits of friendships in cricket.

“This is a jam-packed programme and I urge all of you to make sure that you listen and pay attention to every single thing that will be taught, because it is very important. I was once sitting where you are with a lot of expectations, high hope, and high passion, and I think it is important that when you come to these academies, you enjoy every single moment and meet a lot of new friends and cherish them because they will be lifelong friends,” Jacobs said.
Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Charles Ramson Jr went on to reiterate to the youngsters to pay attention as things acquired would help them become all-round individuals.

“Over the next two weeks, you will be learning a number of things that all of the people who are connected to the academy there are going to teach you, but in order for you to benefit from that, you have to learn it, so they can attempt to teach you, but you have to learn it and the first step to achieve it is to pay attention,” he said.
The Academy will run for two weeks with sessions from Monday to Saturday starting from 09:00h and 15:00h, catering for children between the ages of eight and 18. (Omar McKenzie)