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Barnwell’s ton highlights good weekend for Guyanese in USA

A century from national all-rounder, Christopher Barnwell in the United States Minor League T20 tournament capped off an impressive outing by Guyanese over the weekend. Barnwell turned out for the Empire State Titans at Church Street Park Sunday and led them to a massive 113-run win over Manhattan Yorkers. Titans won the toss and opted […]

“A tie is better than a loss”

West Indies Women stand-in captain Anisa Mohammed is taking the drawn WT20I series against South Africa Women as a plus heading into the 50-over format. West Indies Women pulled off a five-wicket win in the final match of the three-game series Saturday to level the series and continue their undefeated series’ streak against South Africa […]

Malik’s presence kept Hemraj calm

Guyana Amazon Warriors’ opener, Chandrapaul Hemraj revealed that it was Shoaib Malik’s presence at the crease that allowed him to reach his maiden T20 century. The 28-year-old left-hander needed one run to get to triple figures and one for Warriors to reach their target against Barbados Royals. He reached both landmarks by hitting a six. […]

Pooran asked local players to win matches for GAW

Guyana Amazon Warriors captain, Nicholas Pooran has revealed that he issued an appeal to the local players to start winning matches for the team in the Caribbean Premier League. This disclosure was made after their dominating nine-wicket win over Barbados Royals on Saturday. The win came at an invaluable time as the five-time finalists were […]

Eagles soar to big upset

Eagles handed Young Achievers their first loss in the Demerara Volleyball Association (DVA) ‘A’ League, prevailing by a comfortable 3-0 score on Friday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue. It was an uncharacteristic performance from the West Demerara side which is known for its all-round quality, as they slipped to an unlikely result, […]

American Rogers defeats number one Barty in shock U.S. Open upset

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – American Shelby Rogers staged a comeback for the ages shocking world number one Ash Barty 6-2 1-6 7-6(5) yesterday in the third round of the U.S. Open. The 43rd-ranked Rogers recovered from a 5-2 deficit in the third set to push the affair into a tiebreak, securing the biggest upset of […]

Hemraj masterclass sends Royals to fifth defeat

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Left-handed opener Chandrapaul Hemraj carved out a splendid maiden Twenty20 hundred as Guyana Amazon Warriors condemned Barbados Royals to their fifth defeat in six matches, with a dominant nine-wicket victory here yesterday. Asked to chase an insufficient 131 on a belter at Warner Park, Amazon Warriors raced to their target […]

Warriors still to play their best cricket says Griffith

Guyana Amazon Warriors lead coach, Rayon Griffith believes that his side will have to produce complete performances as they head into the latter stages of the Caribbean Premier League. Warriors have played five matches so far and won two, both against defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders. Speaking exclusively to this publication, Griffith reasoned, “At the […]

Osaka suffers shock loss in U.S. Open, plans to take break from the sport

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Two-time champion Naomi Osaka’s U.S. Open title defence ended in tears yesterday, as she suffered a stunning defeat in the third round to Canadian Leylah Fernandez 5-7 7-6(2) 6-4, and told reporters she planned to take a break from the sport. “I feel like I’m kind of at this point where […]