August 2020

WAN,WAN DUTTY BUILD DAM!

Wan. Wan Dutty Build Dam, “ is an old Guyanese creolese proverb or colloquialism so to speak. Translated into “proper” English it simply means that sustained efforts over any meaningful period of time will eventually yield significant results. In other words when you do the small things systematically, such as planting individual tree shrubs, you …

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CONTENTS

4. Publisher’s Message! 6. Jeremy Gordon Canada’s Mr. Lightening! 9. Mohammed Shaikh: Toronto & District’s Longstanding President! 12. Hiba Shamshad: One to Watch! 14. Coach’s Corner: identifying And Nurturing Talented Players! 16. DoorKnockers: Ayush Verma & Joshua DaSilva 18. Roland Butcher from Barbados To England And Back! 22. Reds Perrera’s Memorable Matches 24. CPL 2020 …

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CANADIAN FAST BOWLER JEREMY GORDON DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM IAN BISHOP!

By Frederick Halley INSPIRING words from former West Indies fast bowler and renowned commentator Ian Bishop have had a profound effect on former Guyana fast bowler Jeremy Gordon, who at 33, has no intention of “throwing in the towel” any time soon. During last year’s International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup Qualifiers, played in …

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Jeremy Gordon: UpClose Take 20!

1. CITY OF BIRTH? New Amsterdam, Berbice, Guyana 2.FAVORITE CHILDHOOD CRICKET MEMORY? Traveling to Trinidad to play for Guyana under 15 (My first travel outside the country to represent my country of birth) 3. CHILDHOOD AMBITION? To play cricket for the West Indies 4. FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT? Math 5. FAVORITE BOOK? Stolen Legacy by George …

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RANJIT CHAUDHRI AIMING TO DEVELOP WINNING TEAMS FOR CANADIAN CRICKET!

Now serving the final months of his initial two-year term of office, following his 2018 Director at Large election to Cricket Canada’s Board of Directors, Ranjit Chaudhri has been previously aptly described as a “Team player with leadership traits!” Having been involved in Cricket in the now forty years since he started as a player …

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Hiba Shamshad Becoming A Flag-bearer For Canadian Women’s Cricket!

Born in the United Arab Emirates City of Dubai, Hiba Shamshad started playing street cricket with her siblings just for fun, when she was merely 5-6 years old. Although her professional career as a Women’s cricketer in Canada didn’t start until Hiba reached the age of 23, her interest in the sport had never waned. …

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Cricket Etiquette: Basic Guidelines

By Amarinder Bhyinder Having been involved in coaching and from watching lots of local cricket, one thing I have noticed is the absolute lack of etiquette among some of our upcoming cricketers. Respect and gratitude towards coaches, parents and all those who are assisting in development of cricket and cricketers are the hallmarks of a …

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Ayush Verma’s Sights Firmly Set On Future Canadian National Team Selection!

As he approaches his twentieth birthday this coming November, Ayush Verma has firmly set his sights on banging on the door of Canadian cricket’s National Selectors. Verma’s objective is to provide the Selectors with sufficient evidence as to warrant his inclusion on future national teams. Born in Markham, Ontario on November 12, 2000, Ayush Verma …

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Joshua DaSilva Eyeing Inclusion For West Indies 2020 New Zealand Tour!

Wicketkeeper Joshua DaSilva, who arrived on the West Indies tour of England as a member of the reserve list, hit the first century for the tourists scoring an unbeaten 133 on the third and penultimate day of the final intra-squad match at Emirates Old Trafford. The Trinidadian batted for the second consecutive day, as he …

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