Precision Sports, an organisation committed to promoting female cricket in Guyana, recently received a donation of cricket balls to support a women’s tournament featuring top players from the country’s three counties.
This donation came through the ongoing cricket development project led by Anil Beharry and Kishan Das (USA). At a simple handing-over ceremony, Nidia Andrews, founder of Precision Sports, expressed her gratitude for the support.
Over the years, this cricket development initiative has positively impacted numerous cricketers, including West Indies debutant Kevlon Anderson and standout pacer Shamar Joseph.
The programme remains dedicated to supporting youth through sport, particularly cricket, with the goal of engaging them in positive activities and keeping them off the streets.
So far, the initiative has accumulated $730,000 in cash and distributed a number of cricket items including bats, shoes, batting pads, gloves, thigh pads, arm guards, wicketkeeping pads, helmets, and gear bags.
In addition, 13 sets of coloured uniforms, stumps, trophies, white and red balls, and other gear were handed out. Further, former national wicketkeeper-batsman Sheik Mohamed donated over $600,000 worth of gear.
To date, 103 players (male and female) from all three counties have directly benefited from cash and gear donations. Others have benefited indirectly through their clubs and communities.
Items are distributed free of cost, with a focus on players showing skill, discipline, and educational commitment. Club leaders assist in identifying eligible players, and well-managed clubs with youth programmes are prioritised.
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