ALTHOUGH former UNC Councillor for Longdenville Vijay Kalloo defected to the PNM last week, Chaguanas Mayor Orlando Nagessar is still convinced the ruling party “would see no seats in Central” in the upcoming Local Government elections. Commenting on Kalloo’s move to the ruling party, the mayor told Newsday that it came as no surprise to them. He added, “This was anticipated a long while ago. We were aware he was in consultation with the PNM some time now.” Nagessar said that recently Kalloo was known to have made the statement, ‘Is either I be a UNC Councillor or a PNM Alderman.’ He further accused Kalloo of betrayal and selfishness. The Chaguanas Mayor said, “It is very unfortunate that he could have betrayed the UNC.” He continued, “The party is bigger than the individual. You respect the party. You don’t go for self gratificaton. Defecting to the PNM means he is interested in himself, not the party.” Nagessar made the point that the final decision of choosing the representative is taken by the political leader. He said that proper procedures were followed and even before the eventual candidate was chosen all others agreed they would support whoever was selected.
The Chaguanas Mayor identified this as “a serious problem” that all parties may be faced with from time to time when one individual does not get his way. Prior to the final stage of choosing the candidate, Nagessar remembered that Kalloo like all other members made an “open promise” to support whoever was chosen. The Chaguanas Mayor went on to call these recent developments a “PNM plot.” He said, “They know they cannot win by the ballot, they are trying to buy over one or two of our candidates.” Kalloo, Nagessar added, intends to lure other UNC officials who win their respective seats and so he may become mayor. Such efforts Nagessar said would be strongly resisted, describing those efforts and a PNM win in Central as “wishful thinking.”
KINGSTON: Captain Brian Lara and his deputy Ramnaresh Sarwan blazed the West Indies to a convincing seven-wicket victory yesterday over Sri Lanka following a seven-wicket haul by Corey Collymore. The West Indies won the two-match Cable & Wireless series 1-0 just after tea on the third day of the decisive second cricket Test at Sabina Park. The two sides played to a draw in St Lucia last week. Left-hander Lara spanked nine fours and a six in an unbeaten 80 in 132 minutes. Sarwan decorated his superb 82 with 13 fours and a six off 110 deliveries in three hours, but was out with just one run needed. The pair added 161 for the third wicket in two hours after the home team slipped to 50 for two in pursuit of a target of 212. Fast bowler Collymore earlier laid the platform for the victory with a career-best seven for 57, which floored the visitors. Sri Lanka, resuming at 129 for five, was bowled out for 194 just before lunch. Collymore gained a crucial breakthrough in his second over as Sri Lanka captain Hashan Tillakaratne (seven) played all around one to be bowled comprehensively at 138 for six. All-rounders Kumar Dharmasena and Chaminda Vaas shared an enterprising stand of 35 for the seventh wicket to boost the Sri Lankan effort. But Collymore switched ends and was rewarded with immediate success.
Running in with the Blue Mountains at his back, the Barbadian induced an edge from Dharmasena which was snapped up by Lara at first slip. Dharmasena hit three fours in an important 20 off 40 balls. Three balls later, Collymore also claimed the dangerous Vaas for 21 off just 15 deliveries with four boundaries. This time, Lara dived forward at slip to pouch an excellent, low catch. The 25-year-old Collymore, in only his third Test, soon wiped away the rest of the lower order. Muttiah Muralitharan (six) spooned a catch to mid-on and Thilina Thushara (13) gave Lara a third catch at slip. Collymore’s figures, following his five-wicket haul in the first Test in St Lucia, were the best at Sabina Park by a West Indian. He earned both “Man of the Match” and “Man of the Series” honours. Vaas silenced a crowd of 10,000 with an early strike to claim Chris Gayle leg before for a duck early in the West Indies’ chase. Wavell Hinds and Sarwan revived the innings in a stand of 49 for the second wicket before Muralitharan arrived to further stall the home team’s progress. Left-hander Hinds was bowled for 29 as he tried to smack the ace off-spinner through the leg side. But the 34-year-old Lara joined his 23-year-old vice-captain and slowly tilted the balance back in their favor. They took tea at 120 for two and simply exploded after the break with a volley of boundaries. The pair smacked 92 runs off just 11.4 overs as the ground erupted with flag-waving fans and reggae music blaring from sound systems. Lara was dropped at long leg by Kumar Dharmasena when 61 off a top-edged hook from Vaas. But, by then, the result was hardly in doubt. Sarwan had the chance to hit the winning runs but slashed a catch to cover of Vaas with one needed. Lara then fittingly sealed the victory with a single off his great opponent Muralitharan, who took one for 48.
Scoreboard
WEST INDIES vs SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka 1st inns: 208
West Indies 1st inns: 191
Sri Lanka 2nd inns:
(Overnight 129/5)
M Atapattu c Jacobs b Taylor 28
S Jayasuriya LBW b Collymore 13
K Sangakkara c Jacobs b Collymore 12
M Jayawardene c Jacobs b Edwards 32
R Kaluwitharana b Taylor 23
H Tillakaratne b Collymore 7
K Dharmasena c Lara b Collymore 20
C Vaas c Lara b Collymore 21
T Thushara c Lara b Collymore 13
M Muralitharan c Sarwan b Collymore 6
P Nissanka not out 0
EXTRAS (B4, LB6, W2, NB7) 19
Total 194
Fall of wickets: 25; 43; 80; 118; 118; 138; 173; 176; 184; 194.
BOWLING: Edwards 15-2-54-1 (NB1, W1); Collymore 16-2-57-7 (NB3); Drakes 11-3-29-0 (NB3, W1); Taylor 10-1-38-2; Banks 2-0-6-0.
West Indies 2nd inns:
C Gayle LBW b Vaas 0
W Hinds b Muralitharan 29
R Sarwan c Jayasuriya b Vaas 82
B Lara not out 80
M Samuels not out 0
EXTRAS (B8, LB3, W4, NB6) 21
Total for three wickets 212
DID NOT BAT: R Jacobs, O Banks, V Drakes, J Taylor, F Edwards, C Collymore.
Fall of wickets: 1; 50; 211.
BOWLING: Vaas 12-2-54-2 (NB4); Thushara 5-0-23-0 (W4); Nissanka 8-1-64-0; Muralitharan 15.4-1-48-1 (NB2); Dharmasena 2-0-12-0.
Result: West Indies won by 7 wickets.
Series: West Indies wins the two-Test series 1-0.
Man of the Match and Man of the Series: Corey Collymore.
ST GEORGE’S: The West Indies named newcomers Indomatie Goordial and Felicia Cummings this weekend in a 14-member squad for next month’s Women’s World Cup qualifying cricket tournament in Holland. Goordial, a 17-year-old Guyanese allrounder, is an opener and off-spin bowler, and Trinidadian Cummings is a left-arm spinner. The selectors, noting the short time to prepare a team for the forthcoming international engagement, chose the bulk of players from the last West Indies squad that faced Sri Lanka in March. Wicket-keeper Stephanie Power, a 10-year veteran in the team, has been retained as captain, after leading Trinidad and Tobago to the league and knockout double in the West Indies Women’s Championship that ended on Saturday. Power, who represented the West Indies at the 1993 and 1997 World Cup tournaments, is one of five players from Trinidad and Tobago in the squad — the others being Cummings, Envis Williams, Nelly Williams and Shane De Silva.
The unit includes three teenagers —Goordial, the 19-year-old Vincentian opening bowler Clea Hoyte, and Guyana’s 17-year-old medium pacer Candacy Atkins. The other members of the squad are Grenada’s Debbie-Ann Lewis, St Lucians Nadine George, Doris Francis, Phillipa Thomas and Verena Felicien, and Juliana Nero of St Vincent. The coach is Trinidadian Ann Browne-John, the manager is Vincentian Cinda Bobb and Gus Logie is the technical adviser. The squad will assemble in Trinidad in a week’s time for a 10-day camp prior to their departure to Holland to participate in the International Women’s Cricket Council (IWCC) Tournament from July 19-29.
CL FINANCIAL San Juan Jabloteh maintained their lead in the T&T Pro League after ninth round action yesterday. The defending league champs inflicted a 6-1 hammering on South West Institute of Football (SWIF) at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva. W Connection remained in second spot on the standings after edging South Starworld Strikers 2-1 at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella. Former Connection midfielder Marc Borde gave Starworld the early initiative, courtesy of a 25th minute penalty, but prolific striker, Kittitian George Isaac equalised for Connection in the 67th. Both teams tried valiantly for the go-ahead goal, with national midfielder Arnold Dwarika hitting the winner five minutes from full time.
North East Stars won their second successive encounter, beating Arima Fire 3-1 at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Malabar, Arima. Striker Handel Manswell converted a 20th minute free-kick to give the firemen the early advantage but goals from Kern Thomas, Sherwin Lee and Randolph Jerome ensured that the Sangre Grande-based team walked away with full points. Joe Public were pushed to the limit by Caledonia AIA at the Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya. The “Eastern Lions” twice came from a goal down to draw 2-2 against the struggling “Stallions”. And Tobago United were facing the resurgent Defence Force in a late encounter at the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacolet.
Under-20 Results: ARIMA FIRE (1) – Anton Elliott 20th penalty vs NORTH EAST STARS (0); STARWORLD STRIKERS (1) vs W CONNECTION (0).
THE 10-year-old Iron Horse as Chanticleer is popularly known, lit up the gallops at Santa Rosa Park, Arima, yesterday morning. David Ojar’s gelding, winner of 25 races on the course, stepped over 400 metres in the splendid time of 23.84 seconds. But the morning’s best over the trip was posted by Cyber Five who clocked 23.10 seconds. Star of the morning, however, was Phantom Bidder who sizzled over 1000 metres in 1:00.14 seconds. The Guv’nor, a late withdrawal from Saturday’s card, went over 600 metres in the good time of 36.22 seconds. Gaza Strip and Maracas Bay were best over the trip, however, being timed in 36.14 seconds for the run. Hatrick also looked good over the trip completed in 37.20 seconds, while Millenium Dancer clocked 37.90 seconds for the same distance. But Millenium Reign was better than that pair, clocking 36.53 seconds for the gallop. Classy Kim showed some sparkle over the 1000metres trip in 1:05.41 seconds, while the best run over 800 metres was recorded by Redoubled who was timed in 49.20.
Here are gallops recorded yesterday:
400 METRES – Invincibility 29.96; Chanticleer 23.84; Cyber Five 23.10; Chief Of Staff and ex-Ring In The News 27.12; ex-Miss Trini and ex-Musical Cascade 29.77; Gold Conveyor 29.93.
600 METRES – Isle Be True 44.90; Regal Boy 39.92; Beautiful Mind 40.21; Gaza Strip and Maracas Bay 36.14; ex-Royal Blush, ex-Dancing Rocket ex-and Her Majesty Roi 43.72; Naturelly Classy 48.91; Skye 41.33; Red Hill 39.42; Showmethemoney 44.97; Pile Of Cash and Lady Croft 43.48; ex-Honey and ex-Guest Appearance 37.93; The Guv’nor 36.22; Hatrick 378.20; Millenium Dancer and Outrageous Victory 37.90; Millenium Reign 36.53; Isle Be Thre 42.92; ex-Indian Style 44.95; ex-Not Very Nice 42.16.
800 METRES – Punto A Punto and Ring Dang Do 51.14; Francesca 50.92; Kent’s Delight 50.50; Undisputed 58.03; Golden Honour 51.40; Living In Hope 53.16; Kalyan 49.68; Finest Gem and Honey Belle 50.55; Dare To Dream 53.80; From Now Until, Fresh Tempo and Golden Shufleur 50.55; Preffered Share 51.77; V For Victory 53.90; Outswinger and Firestorm 50.00; Redoubled 49.20;
1000 METRES – Napoleon 1:13.81; You’ve Got Mud 1:09.61; Cheerleader 1:12.15; Sunny 1:08.72; Classy Kim 1:05.41;Not To Worrie 1:07.00; Pohantom Bidder 1:00.14; Lady Rossi 1:06.80.
TORONTO, Canada: Barbadian jockey Patrick Husbands rode his fifth stakes winner of the 2003 Woodbine horse racing season when he guided hot favourite Maple Syrple to victory in the Clarendon Stakes on Saturday. Maple Syrple was the heavy 1/4 favourite in the CAN$166,500 event and scored by 3 1/2 lengths under Husbands to become the first filly to win the 5 1/2 furlong event in 21 years. The filly clocked a fast one minute 04.03 seconds, the second quickest time ever for the event after Tethra, who won in 1:03.60 in 1994. “It’s a great feeling sitting on her, she does what you want her to do,” Husbands said. “I’m just going to keep my fingers crossed that we’ll have more success with her,” added Husbands, who won last weekend’s prestigious CAN$1 million Queen’s Plate aboard the favourite Wando.
The win capped a fine day for Barbadian riders, with Husbands’ older brother Simon Husbands winning twice and Slade Callaghan also visiting the winners’ enclosure. Simon won the fifth aboard 7/1 chance Greattobeloved by 3/4 length, and the seventh by 1 1/4 lengths with My Sweet Tooch (3/1). Callagan prevailed in a terrific stretch duel to win the second aboard Mille Feville (9/5) by a nose over the 4/5 favourite Number One Cat, ridden by Robert Landry. Patrick Husbands is joint leader — with Todd Kabel — on 52 wins in the jockeys’ standings, while Simon Husbands is 13th with 17 wins, and Callaghan is 18th on 12 wins.
CAPTAIN of the National Junior Golf team Simon Merry and recent addition to the Republic Bank-sponsored team Dahomey Kadera are currently fine-tuning their game for the Caribbean Junior Golf Championships in the Bahamas from July 6-11.
Here are profiles — SIMON MERRY: Appointed captain of this year’s National Junior Golf team. Could be considered a veteran having represented Trinidad and Tobago on eight prior occasions, and placed fourth in last year’s championships in the Cayman Islands. He was the overall winner at the recently-completed Republic Bank Trinidad and Tobago Junior Golf Open with scores of 72, 68 and 74.
DAHOMEY KADERA: Has been playing golf since the age of eight. He has a six handicap and his best score at Moka to date has been 72. Kadera represented Trinidad and Tobago for the first time at the Junior Golf Championships in the Cayman Islands, and has participated in the Optimist International Tournament which took place in Florida.
KEVON MITCHELL of San Fernando East Junior Secondary School scored the first century of the Petrotrin/NSL ‘Brain Cooler’ cricket festival. Mitchell was in impressive form getting an unbeaten 134 against Esmeralda, in San Fernando East score of 230 in 25 overs. Esmeralda made a brave reply but fell for 176, to lose by 64 runs. Easiest win of the round went to Anand Electrical who defeated Petrotrin B by nine wickets. Petrotrin B were routed for 34 with Keron Malchan taking three wickets for four runs, and Anand Electrical reached 36 for one wicket. Anand’s Electrical have been enjoying good success in the league from opening day when they took the march past parade title. There was also a five-over knockout tournament played at Guaracara Park, Pointe-a-Pierre, with Anand Electrical winning the title. They easily defeated San Fernando East in the final after the Pleasantville boys managed only 28 runs total in their five overs. Anand’s Electrical replied with 29 for three wickets.
Summarised scores: ANAND ELECTRICAL 143 – Keron Malchan 47, Kevon Mitchell 5/21 vs SAN FERNANDO EAST 99 – Kevon Mitchell 37, Keron Malchan 2/22.
TRANQUILITY 176 – N Dookgrim 32 vs PETROTRIN B 86 – Terrance Ramsaroop 4/35.
FATIMA 106/4 vs ANAND’S ELECTRICAL 107/4 – Kwesi Alfred 48 not out.
PETROTRIN B 34 – Keron Malchan 3/4 vs ANAND’S ELECTRICAL 36/1.
SAN FERNANDO EAST 230 – Kevon Mitchell 134 not out vs ESMERALDA 176.
ST CLAIR’S Coaching School smoked Hope Village Milan 10-0 when action resumed in the Tobago Football Association Warner’s Group of Companies-sponsored Semi-Professional League. The two-time defending champions began the scoring in the 8th minute when Keon Yearwood got the first of four goals. Yearwood smashed in three further goals in the 27th, 48th and 89th minutes. Deon Orr also got a quartet of goals, his first coming in the 16th minute, and the others in the 22nd, 23rd and 32nd minutes. Makan Hislop 67th and Kareem Robley 85th completed the scoring in Wednesday’s game at the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacolet, Tobago. In the other game of the double-header at the stadium, Georgia FC shut out Charlotteville Unifiers 3-0.
Atwell Phillips got a double in the 35th and 45th minutes, after Robbie Thomas had opened the scoring in the 25th. At the stadium’s training ground, Earlbrokes FC edged Pepsi Hill United 3-2. Hendy Waldron opened the scoring for the winners in the 18th, minute, but Newton Nelson grabbed a 20th minute equaliser, and five minutes later Eustace Stewart put the Hill boys ahead. But Brindsley Reid put Earlbrokes level in the 48th and Kevin Waldron got what turned out to be the winner in the 51st minute. Promoted Sidey’s FC and Pepsi FA Cup holders 1976 FC Phoenix XS played to a 1-1 draw. After a goalless first half, Ryan Gray gave Sidey’s a 65th minute lead, but Phoenix got ther equaliser from Leandro Williams in the 72nd. Dwayne Leacock got an 86th minute goal for Stokelyvale to earn a 1-1 draw with Bethel United, who got their goal from Jason Stewart in the 18th.
IN celebration of 30 years of Caricom and with the support of regional insurance giants CLICO, the first ever Caribbean Double-wicket Championship will be played on Saturday and Sunday in St Kitts. Several West Indies players including wicketkeeper Ridley Jacobs and off-spinner Omari Banks will feature in the event which carries a purse of US$10,000. Winners will get US$5,000 and all matches will be of four overs duration. St Kitts has been selected as the host island because Caricom Day on Friday, coincides with the 75th anniversary of Warner Park, the island’s main cricketing venue. It will be the first time Kittitians will be seeing some of their West Indies stars. All Sports Promotions, a Trinidad and Tobago sports management company will organise the event. Ricardo Paty of Queen’s Park and Richard Kelly of Ceramic Merryboys will represent Trinidad and Tobago. The double-wicket will close with a banquet at the St. Kitts Marriot Hotel on Saturday. And world record wicket-taker Courtney Walsh will present awards at the prize-giving ceremony.
Teams: ANGUILLA — Omari Banks/Alex Adams; ANTIGUA — Carl Simon/Ridley Jacobs; BARBADOS — Ryan Hinds/Ryan Hurley;
DOMINICA — Liam Sebastien/Kirsten Casimir; GRENADA — Robert Ettienne/Devon Smith; GUYANA — Esau Crandon/Narsingh Deonarine;
JAMAICA — David Bernard Jnr/Lorenzo Ingram; NEVIS — Merlyn Liburd/Ronald Powell; ST KITTS — Shane Jeffers/Elsroy Powell;
ST LUCIA — Gary Mathurin/Trevor Phillip; ST VINCENT — Orlando Jackson/Kenroy Martin; TRINIDAD & TOBAGO — Ricardo Paty/Richard Kelly.
