Over 100 young cricketers participated recently in two clinics organized by the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) and sponsored by overseas-based Dr. Tulsi Dyal Singh.
The first clinic was held at the Cotton Tree Ground for youths in the West Berbice area and was organized by West Berbice Cricket Association president David Black.
According to a release, the clinic attracted cricketers from the Cotton Tree, Bath, Bush Lot United, Achievers and D’ Edward cricket clubs.
Head Coach Winston Smith stated that he was highly impressed by the passion and commitment showed by the West Berbice youths.
He explained that emphasis was placed on the principles of batting including stance, grip and back swing and the principles of bowling, grip, run-up, gather, release and follow through.
Work was also done on improving the fielding and catching standards of the participants and their overall understanding of the game including its history, laws and tradition.
Smith was assisted by coaches Tremayne Smartt, Travis Hardcourt and Shamal Angel.
At the No. 72 Cut and Load Ground, the sessions were conducted by Coach Leslie Solomon supported by Bhim Ramkissoon, Junior Blair and Floyd Benjamin.
Like in West Berbice, special emphasis was placed on batting, bowling, fielding and physical fitness and the participants were also engaged in intense batting sessions in the batting cage using the bowling machine.
Solomon, the release, stated, hailed the sessions as successful.
Treasurer of the Upper Corentyne Cricket Association, Deodat Thakurdin, also expressed satisfaction with the work of the coaches.
BCB president, Hilbert Foster, said that dozens of youths at the Under-13 level will soon receive over one million dollars’ worth of cricket gear under the Zamal Hussain Trust Fund while clubs across the county will also benefit for the fifth successive year from the Shimron/Nirvani Trust Fund.
