Dr. Donovan Bennett emerged victorious within the Jamaica Cricket Affiliation (JCA) presidential election, securing a complete win over Wilford ‘Billy’ Heaven on the affiliation’s annual basic assembly held on the Jamaica Convention Centre on Thursday.
Amidst whispers of a landslide victory, Dr. Bennett secured 67 votes in comparison with Heaven’s 30, demonstrating a transparent mandate from the delegates current.
Following his election, Dr. Bennett expressed his dedication to revitalizing cricket in Jamaica, significantly specializing in youth growth because the cornerstone of his administration.
The necessity to rebuild Jamaican cricket from its grassroots
Acknowledging the necessity to rebuild Jamaican cricket from its grassroots, Dr. Bennett outlined his fast plans to strengthen youth cricket packages, ranging from the under-13 degree as much as under-15. Moreover, he emphasised filling the hole on the under-23 degree, an space that has been missing consideration.
Dr. Bennett underscored the significance of golf equipment and parish associations, highlighting them as important elements of the native cricket ecosystem. He pledged to ramp up fundraising efforts to assist these entities, recognizing the vital function funding performs in driving cricket growth.
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Moreover, Dr. Bennett expressed his intention to leverage his goodwill with Cricket West Indies to bolster Jamaica’s cricket initiatives, signaling a collaborative method to advancing the game.
Congratulations to Dr. Bennett
In response, outgoing president ‘Billy’ Heaven prolonged congratulations to Dr. Bennett and reiterated his willingness to contribute to cricket growth below the brand new administration.
The newly elected government staff consists of Fritz Harris as first vice-president, Dr. Akshai Mansingh as second vice-president, Laurence Garriques as secretary, and Keith Wolford as assistant secretary. Kerry Scott retained his place as treasurer, with Michael Atterbury serving as his assistant.
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The administrators appointed throughout numerous divisions replicate a various group dedicated to advancing cricket in any respect ranges, from grassroots to elite competitors.
As Dr. Donovan Bennett assumes the presidency, the way forward for Jamaican cricket holds promise, with a renewed deal with youth growth and grassroots engagement at its core.
