Demerara U-15 selectee Ramzan gets bat from Double ‘V’ Imports and Auto Sales

Demerara Under-15 all-rounder Shahid Ramzan recently benefitted from the benevolence of entrepreneur Vishnu Ramjeet and his business Double ‘V’ Imports and Auto Sales of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara.

Ramjeet, during a simple presentation, handed over a Gray Nicholls cricket bat to the 14-year-old, who is a left-handed top-order batsman and right-arm off-spinner.

Ramjeet, who himself has played for a number of years for the Lusignan Sports Club, said he has been following keenly the exploits of young Ramzan and he is impressed with his growth and development.

Fourteen-year-old Ramzan, who plays for the Georgetown Cricket Club, was selected in the Demerara squad for the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board’s Inter-county 50-over competition following some impressive performances in the Demerara Cricket Board’s Inter-Association tournament late last year.

Ramjeet, in presenting the bat, wished Ramzan well in the Inter-county competition and reiterated that discipline and fitness are key factors in progressing through the ranks.

Ramjeet also underscored the significance of striking a balance between cricket and academics, noting that they complement each other.

“Be focused on your goals and ensure that you remain fit and discipline, because playing sport is about discipline. Also, fitness- both physical and mental- will make you sharper and more alert and it also helps with quick decision-making,” Ramjeet advised the young man.

“On behalf of Double ‘V’ Imports and Auto Sales, we wish you well in the Inter-county competition. Continue to put in the work, train hard and aspire to be a student of the game.”

Ramzan expressed elation at receiving the bat, stating: “I want to thank you very much. Please know that this gesture is very much appreciated. Also, I’m grateful for the words of encouragement.”

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Consistency

Appointed skipper of the Select XI in the Inter-Association, Ramzan starred with bat and ball, copping two Player-of-the-Match awards in three completed games.

After scoring 25 in his team’s opening defeat to champions Georgetown, the left-handed top-order batsman and off-spinner led his team to back-to-back wins over West Demerara and East Bank.

Against West Demerara at the Transport ground, Ramzan picked up 3-14 and made a match-winning 45 not out.

The following day, at the Farm ground, he picked up 4-13 and led the successful run-chase with an unbeaten 42 against East Bank.

His team’s final match against East Coast at the LBI ground was washed out, but his performances helped the Select XI to finish second overall behind Georgetown.

Meanwhile, Ramzan continued his fine form in January at the LBI ground, making 15 and taking 4-15 as Demerara Under-15 defeated East Coast Under-17 in a practice match ahead of the Inter-county.

Demerara Under-15 squad: Brandon Henry (Captain), Patrice Fraser (Vice-captain), Khush Seegobin, Lomar Seecharran, Nathan Bishop, Reyaz Latif, Makai Dowlin, Shahid Ramzan, Vinesh Kalpoo, Akeem Persaud, Afraz Khan, Joshua Bollers, Joshua Collette, Prosper Jacobus and Thierry Davis.