West Indies all-rounder, Keemo Paul has made a timely donation to two promising young cricketers from Wakenaam.
Terrence Softly and Gladwin Henry Jr, were recently appointed captain and vice-captain respectively of the Essequibo under-15 team, the first time cricketers from the island has held the two posts simultaneously.
At a simple handing over following a T20 final on Sunday, skipper of the Sans Souci Jaguars, Siddiq Mohamed, presented the two teens with a pair of spike boots each on behalf of Paul.
Mohamed indicated that the two players are definitely players for the future with Softly, who plays for Noitgedacht Sports Club, the same as Paul, showing promise as an all-rounder.
Softly opens batting and bowls off-spin while Henry is a talented leg-spinner.
Mohamed added that this is Paul’s way of giving back to the community that helped him develop into the player he is today.
He said that it meant a lot to the 22-year-old to be able to contribute to developing young cricketers from the island.
The two boys thanked Paul and Mohamed for the donation and expressed their willingness to continue to develop their game and remain consistent.
Mohammed urged the boys to use their foundation in Essequibo’s most junior team and continue to perform in order to earn a spot in the set up at Under-17, Under-19 and Senior levels and to push for places on the respective Guyana teams.
