New-boy Joshua Persaud advised to be good ambassador
Windies U-19 player Joshua Persaud (centre) stands with well-wishers. (Delano Williams photo)
Windies U-19 player Joshua Persaud (centre) stands with well-wishers. (Delano Williams photo)

“PLAY with passion and pride.” These were some words of wisdom offered to cricketer Joshua Persaud, during a brief appreciation ceremony yesterday to honour his introduction into the West Indies Under-19 team to South Africa and Zimbabwe later this year.
Persaud heard these words from the Chairman of selectors of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Rayon Griffith who noted that those are two of the aspects lacking in the current regional game.
He contended that Persaud must be able to show the world his talent and ability, adding that “you should turn up on those days and play with passion and pride. I am very happy and proud to be seeing you off.”.
CEO of GNIC, Clinton Williams, was stern in reminding the young right-hander, “You are now not only an ambassador of your club and your country, but now you represent your region. Continue to make all of us proud.”
He reminded those players and administrators present of the strides that the club has been making locally.
“From as long as I can remember, the company has taken a policy decision that as part of our social corporate responsibility we contribute to the development of sports.”
Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) president Roger Harper stated his pride at seeing yet another Guyanese donning the colours. He was warned young Persaud that this is just a nibble of the cake.
“If you want to, and I hope you do; if you want to make a career out of playing cricket, it is not going to happen for you. You have to work for it,” Harper said, adding that this is a small but significant step in that direction.
Former chairman of selectors of the West Indies Board Clyde Butts who chaired the proceedings also wished the top order batsman well, reminding him to “continue to play positively”.
Apart from GNIC and Griffith, the Regal Family, owners of Regal Stationery and the Regal XI Softball team also handed over a token to the youngster, with their representative Mohendra Arjune extending best wishes on behalf of the family.
The full West Indies squad reads: Emmanuel Stewart (captain), Kirstan Kallicharran (vice-captain), Teshawn Alleyne, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Bishop, Cephas Cooper, Mykile Louis, Darren Nedd, Matthew Patrick, Persaud, Jeavor Royal, Kegan Simmons, Jeavier Spencer, Bhaskar Yadram, Nyeem Young.
The West Indies U-19s will take on South Africa from July 4 before moving over to Zimbabwe on July 23

 

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