The Guyana Cricket Board on Tuesday launched its National Secondary Schools Cricket League at its office in Regent Street, Bourda.
The tournament, in its third year and sponsored by insurance giants the Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society Ltd, will see 150 schools competing for a spot to play in the inter-schools district, then onto the playoffs and eventually to the finals for the top prize.
Speaking at the launch Gervy Harry of the National Sports Commission (NSC) gave an immeasurable motivational speech encouraging the youngsters to be wise, honest and passionate about their dreams of becoming professional cricketers. He added cricket was a career and a journey which is continuous as youngsters go from one level to the next. He congratulated the GCB on its journey of annually launching this event which motivates young crickets in becoming the foundation in the sport of cricket.
