Exchange praised for topping central cricket

Former West Indies wicketkeeper/batsman Deryck Murray has heaped praises on Exchange Sports Club after they won the Central Zone Division One title. Murray was speaking  at their presentation ceremony on Saturday night. He told a large audience at the Exchange Cricket Ground Pavilion that they have come a long way. “I must congratulate you for topping the difficult Central Zone competition,” Murray said. Exchange will now compete in the Central Superleague. But Murray warned them of the upcoming season. “You are now graduating to the Superleague and you would have to work harder at your game to take your club even further ahead. Your goal in the long term should be playing in the Carib National League Division One and your work starts immediately,” he said. Also present at the function was club sponsor Nal Ramsingh of Ramsingh’s Sports World and he gave the team a challenge for the upcoming season.

“Ramsingh’s Sports World would continue to sponsor Exchange Cricket Club but that would only be based on your performance. The better you perform the more assistance you would get,” Ramsingh promised. Meanwhile 19-year-old captain Lindsey Rondon received a special award for his leadership skills during the season, taking the team from fourth last year to champions this season. Wicket keeper/batsman Rondon scored 491 runs in addition to leading the team to the league title and runners-up position in the Ramsingh’s 40-overs limited overs series. Brickfield won the limited overs crown. Steve Sookdeo picked up the trophy for the most runs (591) and was awarded the “Most Valuable Player” for the “A” team. Hakeem Baksh picked up most wickets in the season (22) and was the “Most Valuable Player “for the “B” team. All the Exchange players were awarded medals sponsored by the Roti Master for being crowned central champions.