PRESIDENT of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) Hilbert Foster lashed out at cricket administrators for their lack of efforts in ensuring that the game is properly managed.
Foster made the remark during the BCB’s Awards Ceremony last Sunday. The BCB president stated that most cricket administrators take up positions at the various levels to boost their CV accreditations or chances to obtain a visitor visa.

Leaders, he stated, must lead by example. The long-serving Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club Secretary/CEO stated that cricket in Guyana needs all stakeholders, and as such, there is no place for a carefree, lazy or visionless people.

“Too many officials accept positions at the board level, but never turn up to fulfil their duties and this is affecting the development of the game,” Foster stated.
He issued a warning to officials in his administration that there would be no place for personal interest, indolence, greed, vindictiveness, deceit or corruption, since the BCB’s interest is to further develop the game in the Ancient County.

“Berbice’s cricket must return to its former glory and that every cricketing talent in Berbice shall fulfil his/her full potentials in spite of race, creed, family income, sex or club they play for,” Foster stressed.

The outspoken Foster further stated that voluntary work is no excuse to be inactive, as persons were fully aware that they would not be paid when they accepted their positions.
This, he stated, is a problem affecting every club and cricket board in Guyana.
Meanwhile, the BCB is looking at a proposal to host former international cricket commentator Joseph ‘Red’ Perreira’ in July for four days.

During the visit, Perreira will conduct seminars for players, club officials and administrators within the county.

This will be part of the BCB’s effort to get all stakeholders to understand their responsibilities and to strengthen the administrative structure of clubs.
Foster stated it would better prepare players and clubs to be part of the cricketing revolution which is taking place in Berbice.