DCC congratulates Nedd, Singh, Bookie, and Torrington on national selection

By Royston Alkins On In Sports |
DCC’s quartet; Left-arm spinner Ashmead Nedd [captain], Alphius Bookie [all-rounder] fast bowler Qumar Torrington and all-rounder Sachin Singh and with second vice-president Laurence Smith [extreme right] and Leading Edge Representative John Cush [extreme left] (Royston Alkins Photo)
DCC’s quartet; Left-arm spinner Ashmead Nedd [captain], Alphius Bookie [all-rounder] fast bowler Qumar Torrington and all-rounder Sachin Singh and with second vice-president Laurence Smith [extreme right] and Leading Edge Representative John Cush [extreme left] (Royston Alkins Photo)

Executives of the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) Saturday, sent off four of their members who were selected for the national Under 17 team with new cricket gear and words of encouragement at a simple ceremony held at the Leading Edge Sports Store.

Left-arm spinner Ashmead Nedd, who is set to captain the side, fast bowler Qumar Torrington and all-rounders Sachin Singh and Alphius Bookie, were told to represent their club and country with distinction even as they aim to make a mark for themselves.

”The president and executives along with the members, just want to use this opportunity to extend congratulations to you guys on your national Under-17 section,” said Lawrence Smith, the second vice-president of the club.

He added: “We expect that you guys