Several young cricketers from the island of Leguan in the Essequibo River became the latest beneficiaries of the ‘Cricket Gear for Young and Promising Cricketers in Guyana’ project following the acquisition of several pieces of equipment.
This was confirmed following a press release from the entity.
According to the correspondence, the cadre of players received two pairs of batting pads, two pairs of cricket shoes, two bat rubbers, one box of red balls, one thigh pad, one helmet, eight pairs of batting gloves, and one gear bag from the organisation.
Zaman Mustapha, an executive of the Leguan Cricket Committee and the Essequibo Cricket Board, reached out for assistance, and the equipment was made available. Mustapha expressed gratitude for the initiative and committed to promoting youth cricket on the island.
In excess of 70 players from all three counties have been beneficiaries of the initiative. Additionally, two clubs in the Pomeroon area benefited from two used bats. Pomeroon, Leguan, and Wakenaam Cricket Committees and Cotton Tree Die Hard also received one box of red cricket balls each, and Cold Fusion Cricket Club received thirteen coloured uniforms.
