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
On Tuesday evening, Anthony Alexander’s half-century led Barataria Ball Players to a thumping 51-run victory over Pole 9 in the North Zone T20 competition at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex. Anthony Alexander of Barataria straight drives for 4. Having been put in to bat first, Barataria Ball Players got off to a flyer but found themselves...Read More
The much-anticipated clash between Police Sports Club and Santa Cruz Sports Association in the North Zone T20 tournament at the Diego Martin Sporting Facility was not to be. Rain forced the opening match of the tournament to be abandoned without a ball being bowled. From left: Altaf Baksh-General Secretary TTCB, Debra Coryat-Patton-Chairperson, Sport and Culture...Read More
The North Zone T20 bowls off on Sunday 5 June at the Diego Martin Sporting Facility. The 8-team tournament is the final opportunity for players of the zone to show their cricketing skills for 2022. The teams on show are, Police Sports Club, Santa Cruz Sports Association, Invincible Cricket Club, Glenora Sports Club, Pole 9,...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
