Balgobin awarded MVP in NYC U21

Ushardeva Balgobin displays some of his accolades from the New York Youth Development League.

Demerara youth all-rounder, Ushardeva Balgobin has carted off several accolades during his stint with the New York Tri-State under-21 team in the New York Youth Development League.

Balgobin, who plays for Everest Cricket Club locally, finished as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and Best Batsman.

The opener made his mark in the first match of the season, smashing the highest score of the tournament, a blistering 119 from 52 balls against New York Lions and carried this form throughout his four innings, ending with 189 runs at an average of 63.