TRADITIONALLY known for organising softball cricket in and out of Guyana, the Guyana Floodlight Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA) has put together an Under-15 team for the first time to participate at the annual Cricket Council United States of America Open Youth Tournament to be held from December 20 to 23, 2019 at the ICC-approved Central Broward Regional Park, Lauderhill, Florida. 

Since its inception, this tournament has grown from strength to strength and is now in its 11th year for senior teams and the third year for youths.

The management of the GFSCA has started preparation with several practice sessions at New Trafford, Dennis Street, Georgetown. As the weather permits, more sessions will be held at grounds in and around Georgetown. Two T20 practice matches will be held on December 17 against Berbice powerhouse youth team Blairmont.

Several more should be played in Georgetown prior to this, weather permitting.

The GFSCA Under-15 youths will be led by Transport Sports Club and national youth player Alvin Mohabir. The team also consists of West Indies Under-15 batting star Mavendra Dindial, National youth all-rounder Zachary Jodha v/capt, Jonathan Van Lange and Demerara Under-15 opener Romeo Deonarain. 

The management of the team is boosted by former West Indies captain, Ramnaresh Sarwan as manager and former national player, youth coach and senior selector Hubern Evans as the coach.

The full team reads: Alvin Mohabir, Nicholas Shiopersad, Gabriel Rookhum, Arun Gainda, Zachary Jodah, Romeo Deonarain, Nityanand Mathura, John Persaud, Mavendra Dindial, Jonathan Van Lange, Dave Mohabir, Ravindra Singh, Stephon Sankar and Premkumar Permaul. Ramnaresh Sarwan – manager, Hubern Evans – coach, Ricky Deonarain – assistant manager, Davanand Mohabir – physio and Lalta Gainda – technical analyst. 

Official sponsors for the Guyana Floodlights Youth team are Survival Group of Companies, Ramchand Auto Spares, RUBiS Guyana, Tropical Spring Waters, Ariel Enterprise, Trophy Stall, 4R, Nauth Motor Spares, Mike’s Pharmacy, Motor Trend, Rohan Auto Spares, Steve’s Jewellery, WJ Enterprise and Clear Waters.