LOCAL CRICKET ROUND-UP
November 24th 2008

South-West praises Persaud, Doodnath, Sammy

HIGH ranking officials of the T&T Cricket Board came for in for high praise at the annual awards ceremony of the South-West Zonal Council held recently at the Vessigny High School.

Chairman of the zone, Krishendath Ramoutar praised the efforts of the local board CEO and General Secretary, Forbes Persaud , second vice-president Leo Doodnath and executive member Dr Allen Sammy for their vision in reviving the newly re-structured zone.

“We would like to recognise Dr Allen Sammy for his role in the re-establishment of the Zone.

We must also recognise Mr Leo Doodnath and Mr Carl Birjah of the South-Zone who very efficiently facilitated the establishment of the Counci,” Ramoutar stated.

Ramoutar said that the South-West Zone has always turned great cricketers and it is pity that the zone was scrapped a few years ago by the previous administration.

“The South West Zone has always been home to great cricketing talent. One of the first names that come to mind is Gus Logie, who proudly represented our regional West Indies team for many years. He will not be the last. I urge all our players to use this opportunity as a platform for your great talent.

We know that the talent is out there, we’ve seen it. The challenge is now for you to go from strength to strength; and to keep striving for continuous improvement; only this way will you be to realize your full potential. I have no doubt that we have the calibre of talent worthy of moving on the national and even regional stage, the ball is certainly in your court, or more appropriately, in your hands,” Ramoutar said.

He also paid tribute to Administrative Manager of the T&TCB, Rambhai Patel for his tremendous assistance during the season.

Raphael Teeluck of Rousillac United captured the coveted ‘Cricketer of the Year’ award.

South-West Honour Roll

DIVISION 1A
Winner*Rousillac United
2nd* OJ’s
3rd    *    MYO Sports Club

DIVISION 1B
Winner*Rousillac United
2nd*OJ’s
3rd*Progressive Sports Club

DIVISION II
Winner*Quarry United
2nd    *Standard Cricket Club
3rd    *Dow Sports

JOKHAN 20/20
Winner    *Rousillac United
Runner Up    *    Progressive Sports Club

KAMUS MUFFLER 35 OVER COMPETITION
Winner    *Rousillac United
Runner Up*Progressive Sports Club

DIVISION 1A

BATTING HONOUR ROLL
Best Batting Average*Raphael Teeluck (Rousillac United)    *101.3
Most Runs*Kareem Charles (Point Fortin Civic Centre)*-312 runs

BOWLING HONOUR ROLL
Best Bowling Average*Dinesh Julipsingh (Rousillac United)*-9.69
Most Wickets*Dinesh Julipsingh (Rousillac United)*24 wickets

DIVISION II

BATTING HONOUR ROLL
Best Batting Average    *Rohan Harrilal (Dow Sports)    *68.00
Most Runs    *Sheldon Seepersadsingh (Quarry United)*363 runs

BOWLING HONOUR ROLL
Best Bowling Average*Roger Harripaul (Quarry United)    *11.6
Most Wickets    *Roger Harripaul (Quarry United)*28 wickets

DIVISION 1B

BATTING HONOUR ROLL
Best Batting Average*Franklyn Hansraj (MYO Sports)*46.8
Most Runs    *Franklyn Hansraj (MYO Sports)*281 runs

BOWLING HONOUR ROLL
Best Bowling Average*Franklyn Hansraj (MYO Sports)    *8.94
Most Wickets*Steven Bridgelal (Rousillac United)*25 wickets

FIVE (5) CRICKETERS OF THE YEAR
(1)    Kenneth Johnitty*OJ’s
(2)    Dinesh Julipsingh*Rousillac United
(3)    Raphael Teeluck    *Rousillac United
(4)    Kareem Charles    *Point Fortin Civic Centre
(5)    Kyle Sherwood*Progressive Sports Club

CRICKETER OF THE YEAR
Raphael Teeluck    *Rousillac United