… begin quest against T&T today
THE national blind cricket team departed these shores yesterday to participate in the West Indies Blind Cricket Council regional tournament, which bowls off today in Barbados.
Prior to their departure, the team was outfitted by Noble House Food. The presentation took place in Georgetown. President of the Guyana Blind Cricket Association (GBCA) Mark Harper, was on hand to receive the quantity of jerseys and track-pants.
He expressed his appreciation to Piercy Corlette, Personnel Manager of the company.
Corlette, in his response, said his company was indeed pleased to be associated with the cricketers.
Hosts Guyana placed in the cellar last year, but according to coach Bharat Mangru the team is confident of making a good impression on this occasion. Jamaica are the defending champions.
Guyana open their quest for supremacy, against Trinidad and Tobago at the Carlton Cricket Club ground in Black Rock, St Michael today.
Meanwhile, Harper also thanked the Government of Guyana, the President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Giftland OfficeMax, Beharry, Roger Harper’s Sports Store and many friends of cricket who have contributed to make their trip to Barbados possible.