COACH and senior captain of the Transport Sports Club Shaun Massiah said that he intends to put to use a recent cricket donation by Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips. The gear, which includes a bat, wicket keeping gloves, wicket keeping pads, batting gloves, batting pads, a forearm guard and a few balls along with a bag, will benefit the young players of the club. Massiah said that Anil Hardyal of Regal Stationary and Computer Centre identified the club to the Prime Minister.

“Thanks to our Prime Minister and Regal Stationery and Computer Centre for the donation. This gear will be used at the club’s U13 and U15 levels. From time to time youths come to the club and don’t have gear to use, so this will help out the situation for our youth members.” Transport is a prominent club in the Georgetown Cricket Association with teams at the U13, U15, U17, U19, second division and first division levels. According to the veteran cricketer Massiah, the club continues to attraction numerous youngsters and he hopes he can help them to become better cricketers. “It’s all about development and giving them that chance to play and to play with senior guys like myself and others while it is hoped that they can learn discipline, leadership, school work, etiquette, proper behaviour on and off the field as we play together.”

Massiah said he hopes more persons can collaborate with the club to help spread the game. “I am hoping that the club can benefit by tapping into other such donors, because we are in need of a motorized grass cutter, covers, practice nets, motorized roller, cricket balls, stumps etc. Having these equipment at our disposal will make our work easier and will take the club and its members a far way.” Massiah can be contacted via mobile phone: 616 7240.