BUSINESSMEN Harrischan Ramballi of H. Ramballi General Constructions and Sam Bacchus of Bacchus Group of Companies have combined to form a youth training and sports cricket club in Affiance.

“A lack of coaching by the Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB) is hampering the progress of young players,” says Ramballi. ‘This is one of the reasons therefore that we have decided to have this club which will benefit all interested young cricketers from the age of 10 to 17’.
Coaching sessions have already begun under the guidance of former national Under019 player Yogeshwar Lall with assistance from senior club player Parmeshwar Persaud.

The sessions, including batting, bowling and fielding drills, are held daily from 15:00hrs to 18:00hrs at the Imam Bacchus ground. The idea was conceptualised after the conclusion of the Ramballi/Mahadeo Inter-Secondary Under-17 competition where a number of promising players were identified.

“It was decided between me and Mr Bacchus for us to continue supporting these youngsters with the necessary technical and financial base so that their future can be a bright one,” acknowledged Ramballi.

Meanwhile Sam Bacchus disclosed that the Imam Bacchus ground is available to anyone willing to hone his skills and has undertaken to have the ground equipped with all the necessary facilities in keeping with the standards of any first class venue.

The businessmen are therefore appealing to stakeholders to support the movement while they are encouraging the players to attend the sessions which will immensely benefit their game and enhance their future of becoming national and international cricketers.

Entrance to the club is free but with the consent of parents and guardians. For further information contact Harrischan Ramballi on 649-2273 or Rohan Budram of Imam Bacchus Group of Companies on 600-1069.

(Elroy Stephney)