CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, August 27, 2010 (Press Release) - The Nevis 13 and under cricket team, received two outstanding pep talks yesterday at the Elquemedo Willet Park pavilion which should set them on their way to continue their winning ways in the ongoing 12th annual regional 13 and under tournament.
Firstly they were addressed by no less a person than the Hon Carlyse Powell who outside of the fact that he is a Minister of Government, is also a former Cricket Administrator which includes being President of the Nevis and Leeward Islands cricket Boards, a WICB representative and Manager of various teams which includes Nevis and Leeward Islands teams.
He drew on his vast experience in analysing the performances of the team as he has watched all of the matches thus far. He lauded them on the areas where they have excelled and pointed out weak areas for immediate improvement.
He noted that there were players within the team who would make an all star Nevis under 15 team if one was to be selected from the inception of such tournaments to present. He then gave the general team some guidelines in order to continue their winning ways.
One of which was his admonition to ‘listen to your Coaches’. He also singled out individual players for personal advice and when he asked the team about their confidence in winning their remaining matches; he eventually received a resounding ‘yes’.
The Minister was introduced to the gathering which included Coaches Stuart Williams, Carl Tuckett and Ralph Allen, by Kezron Archibald and the vote of thanks was delivered by the diminutive Ross Powell.
Shortly after, the young cricketers received a visit from another very important individual in the person of the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sports, Mr. Alsted Pemberton. He was introduced by the Captain of the team Clydre Smithen and the vote of thanks was delivered by Saeed Williams.
He stressed mainly on aspects of discipline and heartily congratulated the players on their achievement thus far. He warned them not to become complacent and to finish the tournament on a winning note.
The Nevis team now goes to St.Kitts today where they will engage their Federation brothers at Warner Park and then will prepare for what is anticipated to be their major test tomorrow Saturday when they engage the champion Barbados team at the Elquemedo Willet Park.
Meanwhile, while Nevis rested, round five of the tournament was played in St.Kitts yesterday. Here are the results:
Antigua & Barbuda vs St. Kitts at Warner Park:
Antigua batting first scored 114/8 in 25 Overs.
For Antigua/Barbuda - Tyronne Williams 29 not out, Ramiz Erskine 21, Bartlette Henry 17.
Bowling For St. Kitts - Kwame Challenger 2/12, Brian Phillip 2/23.
St. Kitts in Reply Reached 50/4 in 9 overs.
Jaeel Clarke 16 not out.
Rain washed out play; each country received 1 point.
Most Valuable Player for Antigua & Barbuda (Tyronne Williams).
Most Valuable Player for St. Kitts (Brian Phillip).
Anguilla vs Bermuda at the Conaree Cricket Field:
Anguilla who batted first scored 117/7 in 25 overs.
For Anguilla - Viglef Gumbs 19 not out, Dimitri Adams 12 and Jaidel Richardson 10.
Bowling for Bermuda Delray Rawlins 3/24.
Bermuda in reply reached 73/2 in 15 overs.
Jahoni Bean Wilson 26 not out and Delray Rawlins 23 not out.
Most Valuable Player for Anguilla (Viglef Gumbs).
Most Valuable Player for Bermuda (Delray Rawlins).
Rain stopped play and both Ttams received 1 point.
Barbados vs Dominica at the Edgar Gilbert Cricket Complex:
Dominica who won the toss batted first and scored 57/8 in 25 overs.
Kyle Cabey 11.
For Barbados - Sharmar Springer 3/14 and Camarie Boyce 2/10.
Barbados in reply reached 58/3 in 15.5 overs.
Sachin Clarke 16 not out.
For Dominica - Brian Joseph 3/15.
Result - Barbados won by 7 wkts over Dominica.
Most Valuable Player for Barbados (Camarie Boyce).
Most Valuable Player for Dominica (Brian Joseph).
Round 6 Friday 27th August 2010
St. Kitts vs Nevis at Warner Park
Anguilla vs Antigua & Barbuda at Conaree Cricket Field
Barbados vs Bermuda at Edgar Gilbert Cricket Complex
