SPORTS
Narissa Fraser
OVER 5,000 secondary school students will take part in the 2023 Secondary Schools Cricket League (SSCL), which returns on Thursday after a two-year hiatus.
The last time the 50-over competition was held was in March 2020, which came to an early end due to the Covid19 pandemic. It was for the same reason that it was not held at all for the following two years.
SSCL president Nigel Maraj said the past two years have been a challenge, especially for student athletes.
“…Some of whom were on the verge of selection for national youth development squads when competitions were restricted in March 2020.”
He said the league, established in 1962, aims to be the premier grassroots sports organization for cricket in TT and has produced many talented and professional cricketers.
“As a responsible organisation, our mission is to provide equal opportunities to pursue their hopes and dreams of one day becoming international cricketers.”
Thanking PowerGen for being the main sponsor of the league, he called on other corporate entities to support other national sports organizations to “help our children achieve their dream goals in whatever field they choose”.
He called on the public to attend the matches and support the students.
And the participants were told: Play hard, play well and enjoy the great game.
PowerGen general manager Dr Haydn Furlonge said sport is one of the company’s “main pillars” when it comes to corporate social responsibility activities.
Having sponsored the league since 1996, he said the company remains committed to the cause as it is “the largest single sponsorship that PowerGen does on an annual basis.
“Cricket is really a part of who we are.
“We are really happy to be the main sponsor this year again.”
He said the league brings out the best in TT youth cricketers. The first match will start at 10.30am at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain. Defending champions Shiva Boys Hindu College will face Fatima College.
