UG Trojans’ coach expecting great performance from team
GCA 2019/2020 cricketing season…
– squad boosted by top bowler Nial Smith, all-rounder Kevin Umroa
By Timothy Jaikarran
The current outbreak of the coronavirus and tensions emanating from the March 2, 2020 General and Regional Elections have had the effect of halting all action in the Georgetown Cricket Association’s 2019/2020 season.
The UG Trojans team stand with coach Kenroy Joseph
However, whenever the season restarts, UG Trojans, coached by Kenroy Joseph, is expected to turn in some extraordinary performances, considering that that squad has been boosted by the inclusion of top fast bowler Nial Smith and top all-rounder Kevin Umroa.
In a discussion with Guyana Times Sport, Joseph had this to say of the 2019/2020 cricketing season: “This year has been good (to us) thus far. We have won all 3 of our 2nd division games for the year, and lost only our 1st division (game), against DCC. Our improvements have started mainly because we have finally inked an agreement with QC, and have been using their venue for training from Tuesday to Thursday weekly.
Nial Smith will be a part of the Trojans lineup
“Our 1st division team have been strengthened, since our loss to DCC, with the addition of Guyana Jaguars speedster Nial Smith and former Under 19 all-rounder Kevin Umroa.”
Joseph said that, for the year, the only regret he has thus far is not being able to play active cricket on a weekly basis. He said the GCA has been trying to get tournaments going, but the problem is with senior clubs making their grounds and teams unavailable.
Joseph confided that the coronavirus pandemic has stymied the plans he has for the team.
Kevin Umroa will also play an integral role in the team
“A few players work with me in the park (on) their fitness; and few players, like Vantull, Ershad, Omesh, Favorite, Roberts, and others who are playing presently in the West Demerara League (do likewise), with permission from myself and the University of Guyana admin. So, they are staying active. I also released home training drills in our WhatsApp group so they could follow,” he explained. With Umroa’s experience at regional U19 tournaments and Smith’s current form in the Regional 4-Day Championships, the Trojans 1st Division squad will be a force to be reckoned with when the GCA cricket season resumes.
