President of the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) Dinanath Ramnarine said on Tuesday that the late Runako Morton was deserted by various sporting associations in his hour of need. Ramnarine was speaking at the funeral service for the former West Indies and T&T batsman who died just over a week ago when his car crashed into a pole near the Chase Village flyover. Addressing a packed Open Bible Church congregation in San Fernando, Ramnarine blasted the many institutions which Morton represented. “When Runako got into trouble, many institutions he represented…
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Windies hit the ground running
Kingstown, St Vincent – A confident West Indies team arrived in St Vincent on Monday afternoon ready for the start of the five match Digicel One-Day International Series against Australia. The Windies were entertained with steel pan music before heading to the team’s hotel. It was a typical warm Vincy welcome as the island prepares to host international cricket for the first time since 2010. Speaking shortly after arrival, Team Manager Richie Richardson said the team had a superb time at the recent camp at the Saigicor HPC in Barbados…
Read MoreAustralia names Test squad for WI tour
Peter Forrest’s rise as an Australian batsman of the future has been maintained and Michael Beer’s sturdy domestic summer rewarded with their selection in the squad for three Test matches against the West Indies. In a sign of the stability now developing around the team led by Michael Clarke, the squad was bereft of surprising or leftfield choices, as the national selection panel elected to build carefully on the gains made during a 4-0 home summer drubbing of India. As previously indicated by the national selector John Inverarity, Shaun Marsh…
Read MoreGCB executive members tender resignation
By Rajiv Bisnauth The under-fire officials of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) resigned from their positions on the board with immediate effect and have endorsed the government-implemented Interim Management Committee (IMC). Sources close to the IMC confirmed that the members submit ted their resignations to Sport Minister Dr. Frank Anthony. Reports reaching this publication conveyed that the GCB officials are willing to cooperate with the IMC, after meeting with Anthony yesterday. The executives are Fizul Bacchus, Alfred Mentore, Anand Sanasie, Dru Bahadur, Anand Kalladeen, Colin Europe, Rayon Griffith, Nazimul Drepaul…
Read MoreRugby squad gears up for Hong Kong tournament
A 12-man squad has been named by the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) to participate in the Cathay Pacific/ HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2012 which will be staged from March 23-25. The squad, which will be led by half-back Ryan Gonsalves, was announced shortly after a rigorous practice session at the National Stadium yesterday. The squad comprises Walter George, Rupert Giles, Richard Staglon (vice- captain), Vallon Adams, Theodore Henry, Christopher Singh, Claudius Butts, Kevin McKenzie, Rickford Cummings, Ronald Mayers and Elwin Chase. The reserves are: Avery Corbin, Dwayne Schroeder, Peabo…
Read MoreLloyd confirms Guyana’s continuation in Regional tournament
By Rajiv Bisnauth Head of the government-implemented Interim Management Committee (IMC) Clive Lloyd confirmed to Guyana Times International Sports yesterday, that Guyana will continue further participation in the ongoing Regional Four-Day tournament. According to Lloyd, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) informed him that the IMC can only field the similar team that played their last game against Jamaica. The decision was made at the WICB Directors’ meeting on Monday night. However, where the officials are concern, Lloyd said the WICB has not yet confirmed if there could be any…
Read MoreRunako’s wife: His bat did the talking in comeback bid
CRICKETER Runako Morton, who died Sunday in a highway crash, wanted to make a comeback and secure a place on the Trinidad and Tobago and West Indies cricket teams. Morton, plagued by disciplinary problems during a 17-year career, was passionate about the game as he was for his family, his wife Leslie-Ann said yesterday. She spoke of a man who was regretful about the controversies that led to his fall from grace as a respected batsman, but who wanted to prove he was worthy of the hearts of cricket fans.…
Read MoreGolden Jaguars toppled 2-0 at Providence
By Avenaash Ramzan Guyana’s ‘Golden Jaguars’ preparation for the third round of the FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifiers hit a major stumbling block last evening when they were outplayed by the visiting Guatemala team, who won the International Friendly encounter 2-0 at the National Stadium, Providence. Playing in front of a small, but vociferous home crowd, the Guyanese squandered several goal scoring opportunities early in the opening half, after some good build-ups were followed by poor finishing. The Guyanese controlled most of the possession in the first half hour of…
Read More‘Dedication won it for us, not support’ – Layne
By Avenash Ramzan Despite leaving Guyana with two World Boxing Council’s (WBC) Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) championship belts at the weekend, Barbados’ top boxing promoter/trainer Sam Layne is disappointed with the lack of support from his country’s government for the sport. Since the advent of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control’s (GBBC) Friday Night ProAm boxing card in February 2010, Layne and his team from the ‘Land of the Flying Fish’ have been travelling to Guyana to compete at the invitation of the local governing body. They have earned quite…
Read MorePolice search homes of several GCB officials
By Rajiv Bisnauth The premises of several officials from the embattled Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) were searched following a High Court order, in an effort to retrieve “important documents” relating to the Board. The search warrants were obtained, among several orders that were filed on February 16, by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall, last Friday from Chief Justice Ian Chang. Warrants were issued to search the properties of former GCB President Chetram Singh, current President Ramsey Ali, Terrence Holder, Anand Sanasie, Lionel Jaikaran, Fizul Bacchus, Alfred…
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