The Guyana Under-17 team departed Guyana for Trinidad and Tobago Sunday for the Regional Under-17 tournament set to begin on July 19.
The national team, who are aiming to be the first team to win the Regional Under-17, will be led by Alvin Mohabir.
Mohabir led Demerara to the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Under-17 Inter-County title two weeks ago when they went undefeated in the 50 overs tournament, where he was also the leading wicket-taker. The squad also includes talented and experienced batsman Mavindra Dindyal, who is expected to lead the batting along with Jonathan Van Lange, who recorded more than 100 runs in this year’s Inter- County.
Guyana will face Barbados in their opening match at the National Cricket Centre, Couva on July 19, then play hosts Trinidad and Tobago in the second round at Powergen on July 21. Jamaica and Leeward Islands are the third- and fourth-round matches at Inshan Ali Park and Gilbert Park on July 23 and July 25 respectively. Guyana will then take on Windward Islands also at Gilbert Park in the final match on July 27 before returning home on July 28, 2022.
Guyana have never won the Regional Under 17 Tournament. The GCB wished the team well and encouraged them to believe in themselves and their ability as they seek to make history. (GTimes)