Latif, who represented the victorious and unbeaten Canadian Legends team in Division 1 of the Over-40 category, led the scoring with 283 runs from five innings with his closest rival being teammate Chien Gittens who tallied 171 from six knocks. Rovendra Mandolall was third with 152 from four innings. Latif also claimed five wickets to crown a fine all-round season. Ishree Andy Persaud of Warriors bagged nine wickets, the most in the division.
It was a sensational year for skipper Ramkisson as apart from being named Player of the Year for Division 2 (Over-40), newcomers Better Hope played unbeaten throughout the season and subsequently defeated Ramblers Rampage to claim the coveted title.
The seasoned campaigner scored 206 runs in five innings, including a top score of 82 and also took five wickets, while conceding 47 runs. His teammate and former Guyana and West Indies B team batsman, Krishna Arjune led the batting aggregate with 286 runs from seven innings, including a top score of 87. Jano Pando of United Cricket Club was leading bowler, capturing 10 wickets from six matches.
Special recognition and award plaques were presented to long-standing member and player John Ten Pow for his “commitment, dedication and perseverance” towards the sport, Ravendra Madholall for “media and exposure of the OMSCC to Guyana and North America,” Bobby Ramlagan for “photography and promoting OMSCC on social media and Kisho Ramnarine for “photography to our league.”
OMSCC Treasurer Indira Singh presents the Over-40 Division 2 Player of the Year award to Davendra “Skadachie” Ramkissoon.
In brief remarks, OMSCC President Azeem Khan urged members to assist in recruiting new players in the Over-40 division since, according to him, there has been an obvious decline.
Khan was however pleased with the growth in the Over-50 division which saw eight teams competing this year. On the other hand, the Over-40 Division 1 had five while Division 2 comprised of seven.
The president congratulated all the winners, runners-up and participating teams and reminded them that the OMSCC will be celebrating its 25th anniversary next year, while hinting that the presentation, dinner and dance will be much more significant.
Among those coming in for special praise were past President Orin O’Neil, Roger and Ramesh Sunich of Trophy Stall Guyana and Canada and other sponsors who contributed towards the success of the night’s programme.
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