LOCAL CRICKET ROUND-UP
June 8th 2009

Central clubs pleased with interim committee

High praises were heaped on the interim committee of the T&T Cricket Board’s (T&TCB) Central Zonal and District Council for the efficient manner in which the 2009 season was organised.

The interim committee headed by administrative manager of the T&TCB, Rambhai Patel, and include attorneys Lennox Sankersingh and Samuel Saunders took up the mandate of the clubs to run the zone, after the last executive failed to live-up to expectations.

Former treasurer of the zone, Hadeed Ali, said that he is extremely elated at the high level of professionalism shown by the committee and hope that the executive of the T&TCB sees it fit to have these gentlemen serve another term.

“I am happy with the effort of Rambhai (Patel) and his two colleagues. This was one of the better seasons for the cricketers in recent times. The fixtures and dates given to the clubs were completed as scheduled.”

Since given the mandate by the board to run the affairs of the Zone, the interim committee, took up the challenge and worked hard with all stakeholders for a successful 2009 season,” Ali said.

Manju Fletcher of Perseverance Sports also hailed the efforts of Patel and his team and said that the various competitions were well run and organised. Fletcher said it was a successful year for clubs and in particular the zone.

Ali Roadstars Esperanza Sports Club won the Sunday League Limited Overs final, after they defeated Balmain United in the final at the Exchange Grounds in Couva, while they whipped McBean United in the Ramsingh’s Sports World 20/20 final at the Edinburgh Recreation Ground in Chase Village.

In the Senior Division, Esmeralda Sports won the title, with Esperanza Sports being the runner-up, while in Division One, John Peter emerged as champion, ahead of Perseverance Sports.

The annual presentation function of the Zone will be held on July 11 at the Sir Frank Worrell Cricket Development Centre at Balmain, Couva.

Central Zone Honour Roll:

Senior Division
Winner - Esmeralda Sports Club
Runner-up - Esperanza Sports Club

Division One
Winner - John Peter Road Sports Club
Runner-up - Perseverance Sports Club

Sunday League Limited Overs
Winner - Ali Roadstars Esperanza Sports Club
Runner-up - Balmain United

Ramsingh’s Sports World 20/20
Winner - Ali Roadstars Esperanza Sports Club

Carimbocas, Johnson head U-13 trial list

Promising players Camilo Carimbocas and Jamalee Johnson head the list of 28 Under-13 cricketers, invited by the national selectors to participate in a trial match on June 12 at Balmain Sports Club ground, Greig Street in Balmain.

The trial match is in preparation for future up-coming regional tournaments. Players are requested to be at the venue for 8.30 am.

Invitees:

East: Brian Christmas, Jeremy Solozano, Jamalee Johnson, Quincy Williams, Afdal Khan.

South: Kieron Kanhai, Keshawn Lewis, Ted Goolie, Justin Sankaran, Jordan Sankaran.

Central: Nicholas Pooran, Varendra Jagroop, Justin Joseph, Camil Pooran. South-East: Jernon Rampersad, Gabriel Blackwell, Dillon Mohammed, Jerne Cummings.

North: Camilo Carimbocas, Jeffrey Bootan, Carl Vialva, Jeremy Araujo.

South West: Denzil Ramphal, Kevon Ramlal, Romel Rampersad.

Tobago: Dejourn Charles.

North East: Brandon Sooklal, Daron Ramdhanie.

Boodhai bowls Queen’s Park to U-23 title

Queen’s Park Cricket Club captured the Noel Guillen Under-23 title, with a resounding 196-run win over Munroe Road Sports in the final,which was contested under lights at the Queen’s Park Oval, St Clair on Wednesday night.

The young ‘Parkites’ won the toss and opted for first strike and amassed a formidable 258 in 48.3 overs.

Leading run-getters were former T&T youth batsman Marlon Barclay, who hit 68 off 99 balls which included five fours and a six, while T&T’s left-handed batsman Darren Bravo struck a blistering 54 from 63 deliveries with four fours and a six.

In response, the ‘Boys’ from Munroe Road never got going against the potent spin and pace attack employed by skipper and national opening batsman Justin Guillen and folded for a paltry 62 in 25.2 overs.

Doing the damage was former T&T right-arm leg-spinner Garrett Boodhai, who bagged four wickets for seven to earn the ‘Man of the Match’ award. He received good support from pacers Rishaad Harris (2-21) and Daron Cruikshank (2-22).

The ‘Parkites’ collected the coveted Noel Guillen Memorial trophy and a cash prize of $7,500.

Summarised scores:

AT QP OVAL: Queen’s Park 258 all out (48.3 overs) (Marlon Barclay 68, Darren Bravo 54, Sunil Narine 30, Daron Cruikshank 25, Jairaj Dilraj 2-24, Saisnarine Sookdeo 2-45, Kevin John 2-52) v Munroe Road Sports Club 62 all out (25.2) (Garett Boodhai 4-7, Rishaad Harris 2-21, Daron Cruikshank 2-22, Sunil Narine 1-7). Queen Park won by 196-run. Garrett Boodhai (Man of the Match).

UTT, Evergreen favoured to win North, South championship

UTT and Rahamuts Evergreen Sports are highly favoured to win the North and South Championship, respectively.

With two rounds of matches still to be played, UTT holds a healthy lead in the North Championship with 145 points, followed by British/American Aranguez Sports on 126.

In the South Championship, Evergreen has tallied 158 points, 30 clear of Woodland Sports Club

Round 10- Results:

North Championship

AT CHAGUARAMAS: Spoilers won on first innings against Defence Force.

AT ARANGUEZ: British/American Aranguez Sports won outright against Police.

AT O’MEARA: UTT defeated Queen’s Park outright.

AT SAVANNAH: Curepe Sports won on first innings against Sweet Revenge

AT FELICITY: Bamboo Sports won on first innings against Ihsan Invaders.

South Championship

AT CHAGUANAS: Caroni Savannah won on first innings against Couva Sports.

AT BARRACKPORE: Victoria won on first innings against Endeavour Sports.

AT KENNEDY PARK: Woodland won on first innings against Diamond United.

AT MILTON: Calcutta Sports won outright against Milton Sports.

AT SAN F’DO: Valiants won on first innings against Caldrac Sports.

Point standings after eight rounds of matches

North — UTT 145 pts, Aranguez 126, Defence Force 121, Curepe 113, Queen’s Park 112, Spoilers 108, Bamboo 102, BBP 96, Invaders 88, Police 78, Sweet Revenge 65.

South — Evergreen 158 pts, Woodland 128, Calcutta 114, Victoria 108, Caroni Savanah 105, Endeavour 103, Diamond 99, Caldrac 94, Valiants 94, Couva 81, Milton 48.