… dedicates it to memory of late coach Hyles

FOLLOWING the release of its official coaching manual, Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) head, Hilbert Foster, sent his regards to those who played a part in helping the ancient county to create a bit of history.

“On my election as president of the BCB, I committed to leading a revolution that would transform the state of Berbice Cricket. With the support of my executives and other committed officials we have done just that.” Read some of Foster’s words from a recent statement.

So far, hundreds of tournaments, developmental programmes, activities have been organised while players and clubs have benefitted from over $15M worth of items.

The statement continued, “Today, at about 11:00hrs, I received an advance copy of the BCB Coaching Manual, which would be launched tomorrow and a strong emotion overtook me – an emotion full of pride of what can be achieved when people work as a collective group with one objective of making a positive difference.

Foster thanked the likes of national coaches Julian Moore, Winston Smith, along with Ameer Rahaman, Leslie Solomon, Travis Hardcourt, Brandon Corlette, and Balram Samaroo for their input.

“My only regret is that our colleague and coaching mentor Michael Hyles Franco did not live to be part of history. I am, however, sure that he is watching down from heaven with a big smile. The manual is dedicated to his memory and would be distributed free of cost.”

“A big thank-you is also extended to Mr and Mrs Jagdeo of J. Printery of New Amsterdam for their co-operation, along with VJ for his patience and hard work in arranging the articles. The BCB would provide some copies of the manual for our counterparts in the two other counties.”