Leading Edge Sports Store, owned by Former National Cricketer Christopher Barnwell, yesterday signed U17 National Cricketer, Johnathon Van Lange as Brand Ambassador for his CB 90 gears and Leading-Edge Sports Store at a simple signing ceremony held at the business premises at Regent Multicomplex Mall, Georgetown.

Van Lange, who also represents Guyana in table tennis, expressed gratitude for the opportunity given by Barnwell and promised to be an excellent ambassador both on and off the field.

The 36-yearold Barnwell is happy to have Van Lange, his DCC club mate, on board with his brand. Barnwell, who played six T20Is for the West Indies, also stressed that discipline and hard work is key for any athletes’ success, adding that the 16-year-old Van Lange is the perfect representation of that.

Barnwell, who scored two first-Class tons for Guyana, encouraged Van Lange to stay grounded as he continues to excel in the sport.|

The sponsorship was done by the Guyana committee of services (GCOS) and Leading-Edge sport store and apart from Van Lange, talented National U-15 batter, 14-year-old Berbician Adrian Hetmyer, nephew of West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer, was presented with a bat by former National Hockey player Trevor Wharton on behalf of the GCOS. (Sean Devers)