Senior players continue to be an asset at Albion Cricket Club
ꟷ precautionary measures for coronavirus in place at venue
One of Guyana’s leading cricket clubs, the historic Albion Community Centre Cricket Club (ACCCC), continues to benefit from the presence of senior players in its ranks.
Devendra Bishoo bats at practice
Senior players Devendra Bishoo, Veerasammy Permaul and Gudakesh Motie have been seen engaging a host of youngsters in a practice session, enabling the juniors to improve their techniques while learning from the veterans. Between Bishoo, Permaul and Motie, 1023 first class wickets have been taken; thus these juniors are in good company.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused most cricket competitions to be postponed. ACCC Vice-president Orvin Mangru told this publication that management, in a chat with the cricketers, has already explained the precautionary measures being taken to combat the coronavirus.
“It is an air-bourne disease and, at the same time, you don’t want to be too complacent. This is an open atmosphere, which is advised to be in. Our practice has not been affected, and we are going about doing what we are supposed to be doing,” he explained.
Rubbing shoulders! Permaul and Kelvin Umroa bowling in tandem with the youths
Mangru has said that having the senior players around is always to the advantage of the club. “The youngsters will capitalize on their presence, and once they are around, we will always seek their support in terms of the technical aspects of cricket,” Mangru posited.
The ACCCC is set to play the Under-15 final sometime next week, provided that the situation gets better and competitive cricket returns. Mangru has emphasized that the ACCCC is not complacent, and all precautions are being put in place.
