Chairman Griffith pleased with first day showing

Veteran batsman Shiv Chanderpaul showing his younger teammates how it’s done during the “Run of three” shuttle.

Chairman of the national cricket selectors Rayon Griffith yesterday said that he was very impressed after the first day of the Cricket Guyana Inc. (CGI) organised training session where players excelled and delivered in all departments of the physical assessment.

Stabroek Sports was present at the Bourda Cricket Ground where the Guyana Jaguars contracted players along with players who were identified for the “Pay for Play” option, underwent a series of physical regimen under the watchful eyes of Griffith, Head Coach Esaun Crandon, Albert Smith and Michael Hyles.

The morning opened with a rigorous Beep Test which is conducted in order to assess the endurance and stamina of the players. In comparison to last season where Griffith openly stated his disappointment towards the poor results of the test, the Head Selector stated that: “A better standard was set today because the scores we have gotten were far better than what we got last time,