Deputy General Manager Communications of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Limited Terry Holder Friday night urged the national Under-15 cricket team to do this country proud.

Holder made the appeal at farewell reception for the team at the water Chris Hotel.

Declaring the team as the “finest selected” Holder urged the players to feel proud over their selection to represent Guyana at the tournament which stars tomorrow in Trinidad and Tobago.

Holder, Public Relations Officer of the Guyana Cricket Board, told the youngsters that Guyanese will be following the progress in Trinidad with hopes that the team will make them proud.

Suggesting that he strongly felt that the team will not let them down, Holder encouraged the players to have fun and make friends even as they strive to perform to their maximum potential and win.

He also gave a brief background of his cricket past which started at Queen’s College adding:”This country has a proud tradition in cricket and has produced talented cricketers.”

The players were advised to follow the footsteps of those cricketers who established their cricketing careers at the under-15 level and went on to represent the West Indies.

Also speaking at the dinner was Manager Elroy Stephaney who said that the team was eager to perform well and be part of history by being the first Under-15 team to win the regional tournament for Guyana.

“The team has set goals and high standards. They are well equipped with the necessary tools to win the tournament” said Stephanie.

He also stated that based on the players’ reputation at just concluded inter-county competition the team should live up to the expectations of the Guyanese public.

Acting President of the Guyana Cricket Board, Fizul Bacchus also shared some words of encouragement telling the team that they are going as ambassadors so they should be respectful and have fun, but at the end of the day they should bring the trophy home.

In closing Holder told the team: “You cannot lose, you must not lose,” while extending best wishes to the team and urging them to support each other.