ANOTHER USA-based Guyanese, Latch Mohabir, and his family have provided $20,000 towards the ‘cricket gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana project.’
Formerly from East Canje, Berbice, Mohabir said that he is following the work of the project and is impressed with how far and how many youths and cricket clubs have benefitted, hence his support.

The joint initiative between Anil Beharry of Guyana and Kishan Das of the USA has progressed well since its inception and will continue to provide towards the development of young people and cricket in general. Organisers of the project is very thankful for the assistance provided by Mohabir and family.

Total cricket-related items collected so far are: $250,000 cash, two trophies, 12 cricket boots, 19 pairs of batting pads, 21 bats, 15 pairs of batting gloves, 19 thigh pads, one pair of wicket-keeping pad, one arm guard, six cricket bags and two helmets. In addition to the above, $600,000 worth in gear was donated by Sheik Mohamed, former National wicket-keeper/batsman.

To date, 38 young players from all three counties of Guyana have already benefitted from three junior gear bags, two trophies, one arm guard, 14 bats, one box, two helmets, 11 pairs of cricket shoes, 10 pairs of batting pads, one bat rubber and 12 pairs of batting gloves. In addition, two clubs in the Pomeroon area benefitted from two used bats. Pomeroon, Leguan and Wakenam Cricket Committees and Cotton Tree Die Hard club received one box of red cricket balls each while RHCCCC received two. They also received fifteen white cricket shirts, one pair of junior batting pads, one pair of wicket-keeping gloves and a set of stumps and bails each from the Essequibo Cricket Board.

Cricket-related items, used or new, will be distributed free of cost to young and promising cricketers in Guyana. Skills, discipline and education are important characteristics of the recipients. Talent spotting is being done across the country and club leaders also assist in identifying talent. Progressive and well managed clubs will also benefit.