Shimron Hetmyer, the highly regarded 20-year-old test batsman, was last evening announced as the Guyana Cricket Board’s (GCB) male cricketer of the year at the annual ceremony held at the Umana Yana, Georgetown. Shamaine Campbell won the female award.
Hetymer, the 310th West Indian test player who made his debut in April of this year against his touring Pakistani counterparts, continues to progress at the international level. He has so far played five test matches with his best return being 66 against New Zealand in the recently concluded bilateral series down under.
The winning under – 19 World Cup captain, the first West Indian to achieve that feat, also showed promising signs during the Windies tour of England where he made an unbeaten 128 against Leicester for which he was showered with praises from current West Indies Head Coach Stuart Law, who described him as “one hell of a talent.”….
Conditions hampered Windies batting approach: Law
WHANGAREI, New Zealand, CMC – Head coach Stuart Law believes conditions here Wednesday played a key role in his side’s five-wicket loss to New Zealand in the opening One-Day International of the three-match series.
Andrea Johnson elected head of women’s football association
Andrea Johnson was elected president of the National Association for Women’s Football (NAWF), following its electoral congress on Saturday December 16th at the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Boardroom.
10-man Plaisance storms ahead in ‘Village Cup’ football
Plaisance, Tigerbay and Mocha sealed their respective berths to the next round, when the Banks Beer ‘Village Cup’ commenced on Tuesday, at the Victoria Community Centre ground.
Windies chasing series after opening defeat
WHANGAREI, New Zealand, CMC – West Indies were left to chase their three-match series against New Zealand after unconvincing batting, coupled with a subdued bowling effort, left them with a five-wicket defeat in the opening One-Day International here yesterday.
Banks DIH, Den Amstel FC team up for football tourney
Beverage giant Banks DIH Limited, and West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) club Den Amstel FC, joined forces to stage the first ever GT Beer Yearend Football Championship.