With the newly appointed Cricket Ombudsman, Kamal Ramkarran announcing the first elections of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) for Friday, it is likely that Bissoondyal Singh will be nominated for the position.
Attorney-at-Law Ramkarran had issued a notice last weekend that scheduled the election for the Umana Yana, High Street, Kingston.
The notice pointed out to the County Boards, namely Essequibo Cricket Board, Demerara Cricket Board and Berbice Cricket Board that the submission of list of delegates to the Cricket Ombudsman whose address is Lot 2 Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown should be no later than February 25 at 16.00 hours.
The elections stems from the recent rulings in the Courts and the appointment of Ramkarran by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr.
The Demerara Cricket Board held its elections Friday last under the Court’s supervision which saw Bissoondyal Singh elected President. Following his election, Singh expressed an interest in becoming the next president of the GCB.
When asked about officially announcing his bid for the post he responded, “Not really, that is going to be a transparent and democratic process, elections is a competition and we will see how it goes.”
However, when asked if he was interested in the position he replied, “At this time, yes!”
While no other person has since expressed any interest for the position, Stabroek Sport found an overwhelming support for Berbice Cricket Board president, Hilbert Foster to seek election to the highest office in Guyana’s cricket.
While a lot of those voicing their views wished to remain anonymous due “to fear of discrimination and being treated indifferently,” they backed Foster with evidence of his track record in the transformation of Berbice Cricket.
Since becoming BCB president the County has seen an unprecedented amount of tournaments being played with over 100 tournaments from that time and at least 35 more set for 2021.
Foster has also been on the forefront of social assistance, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic where he has assisted thousands of families with hampers and necessities to fight the pandemic.
When contacted, Foster told Stabroek Sport that he is not interested in the presidential bid but is willing to serve in any other capacity on the board in order to bring normalcy to Guyana’s Cricket.
The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club Chief Executive Officer went on to add that his priority at this time is with his club and county.
