Schools league could help identify talent

Minister of Sports Nicolette Henry is flanked by officials of the Guyana Cricket Board at the launch of the National Secondary Schools Cricket League at the Georgetown Cricket Club yesterday. (Orlando Charles photo)

Minister of Sports, Nicolette Henry said yesterday that the National Secondary Schools Cricket League (NSSCL) which was launched yesterday by the Guyana Cricket Board could serve as a reservoir for identifying talented cricketers and as a feeder programme to channel talented cricketers to higher levels.

The minister made the remarks at the launch of the 2016 tournament yesterday at the Georgetown Cricket Club, Bourda.

According to Minister Henry, the tournament is a worthwhile avenue for the nurturing and promotion of talent and will stimulate interest among schools and players as well as foster good team work ethics.