Half-centuries from Mario Belcon and Adrian Ali led Savannah Boys to a convincing 34-run win over Glenora Sports Club at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex in the North Zone T20 competition on Wednesday evening. Put in to bat first, the opening pair posted a mammoth 133-run first-wicket stand for Savannah Boys. Belcon powered 59 runs...Read More
RINGING THE CHANGES With the hosts already holding a 2-0 series lead, both camps used the final match to swap out personnel. For Pakistan, Hasan Ali returned in place of Rauf and Shahnawaz Dahani got his ODI debut replacing Afridi. The WI traded in Seales for Phillip while Carty and Paul got their first action...Read More
CRICKET, LOVELY CRICKET. I love Test cricket. As in absolutely LOVE it. Don’t get me wrong; I have come to accept that the shorter formats have their place and benefits. In my humble opinion, those benefits are not primarily geared towards the actual game itself, but that’s another conversation entirely. For now, I am focused...Read More
Vishan Jagessar led a spirited fightback as Savannah Boys came from behind to beat Paragon Sports and Cultural Club in the North Zone T20 tournament on Thursday night at the Diego Martin Sports Complex. Having been put in to bat first, Savannah Boys collapsed to 25 for five in the first six overs. Kennard Maison...Read More
PRELUDE The WI came into this match riding a wave of confidence after their Dutch delight against the Netherlands. A 3-0 series sweep gave the Men in Maroon the perfect start to new skipper Pooran’s reign. In Pakistan, however, this new-look Caribbean outfit faced a decidedly more experienced and accomplished opponent. Just a few short...Read More
In this edition of “How’s That” we will look at when play is scheduled to start and end. Call of Play The bowler’s end umpire shall call Play before the first ball of the match and on the resumption of play after any interval or interruption. Call of Time The bowler’s end umpire shall call...Read More
The Scotiabank NextGen Cricket Programme, which consists of both an Under 13 component (presently underway) and an Under 15 component (ended in April), has been designed to help young cricketers refine their skills in the sport of cricket, as well as enhance their life skills, preparing them for future success. “This programme is engineered to...Read More
Savannah Boys will meet Barataria Ball Players in the North Zone Cricket Council 40 Over final on Sunday 22 May at St. Mary’s Ground, Serpentine Road, starting at 12 noon. First Semi-Final Savannah Boys the only unbeaten team in the tournament, disposed of Invincible in their semi-final game played at the Barracks in St. James...Read More
Police Sports Club will face Barataria Ball Players while Savannah Boys will meet Invincible Cricket Club. As the North Zone Cricket Council 40 Over competition semi-finals bowl off on Sunday 15 May. Both Police Sports Club and Savannah Boys are unbeaten in the competition. At the St. Mary’s Grounds, on Serpentine Road, Barataria Ball Players...Read More
On hearing the announcement, T&T’s Nicholas Pooran was named Captain of the West Indies T20 and the One-Day International Team, there was much jubilation amongst many sportswriters and journalists. But, for me, I think the West Indies selection panel missed the boat once again, and that decision could backfire on young Pooran. Let me make...Read More
