The Scarborough Cricket Association (SCA) of Canada has honoured three of its players with plaques and cash.
Matthew Nandu
The players were honoured on Sunday night, December 12, at a simple presentation function held at Avenue Restaurant and Lounge in Scarborough. Two of them would be representing Canada while the other would be representing the West Indies at the forthcoming International Cricket Council 50-overs Under-19 World Cup event to be staged in the Caribbean from January 14th to February 5th, 2022.
President of the SCA, Shiv Persaud, told the trio: Matthew Nandu, Ethan Gibson and Arjuna Sukhu, that this is the first step towards what should be a great cricketing career. Persaud also told them that to play at such a prestigious tournament should encourage them to play the game assiduously and passionately.
SCA President Shiv Persaud
Nandu and Sukhu play for Kaieteur International Sports Club in the SCA tournaments, while Gibson turns out for Durham United. Nandu will represent the West Indies, while Sukhu and Gibson would represent the Canadian combination.
Persaud has said his association is pleased to make this gesture to the young and talented cricketers, who should make the SCA proud during the World Cup extravaganza.
Persaud informed that their selection speaks volumes as well, and demonstrated their cricketing abilities. Each player received a plaque and Cdn$500.
The players’ parents were also on hand, and they thanked the SCA for recognising the youths.
Persaud expressed confidence that Canada can emerge victorious too. Canada is placed in Group A alongside defending champions Bangladesh, England and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Canada will begin the tournament on January 15th against the UAE at Warner Park Stadium in St. Kitts and Nevis.
West Indies will launch their campaign against Australia at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence in Guyana on the opening day. West Indies are placed in Group D with Australia, Scotland and Sri Lanka.
Meanwhile, the SCA has also recognised Surendra Seeraj, who will be the Assistant Coach for the Canadian team. Seeraj is an active member of the SCA’s Over-50 competition.
Other SCA executives who attended this presentation ceremony were Abigail Rajkumar, Registrar/ Statistician, and Grounds Coordinator Calvin Alexander.
