GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC):

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has thrown its full support behind the move to elect Guyana’s President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali as the new chairman of CARICOM’s Sub-Committee on Cricket.

The announcement was made by outgoing chairman Dr Keith Rowley during the final day of the 48th Regional Heads of Government Meeting held in Barbados last Friday.

In a press release, the GCB said Dr Ali’s appointment would bode well for the development of cricket in the region.

“Dr Ali has over time demonstrated his considerable love for the game with his regular investment of both time and funds into the organisation and development of cricket throughout Guyana.

“Indeed, he is most deserving of this appointment and in the opinion of the GCB, will greatly enhance the prospects for improvement in West Indies cricket, both on the field of play as well as at the administrative level,” the statement read.

The GCB pointed to the fact that cricketing legend Sir Clive Lloyd had publicly supported the call for Dr Ali’s appointment.

The board said Dr Ali’s dedication to the development of cricket was “exemplary”.

“Dr Ali’s interest in sports, particularly cricket, cannot be over-emphasised since the magnitude of the funds he has invested in equipment, academies, stadiums, grounds and generally the overall development of cricket across the counties of Guyana is truly exemplary and impressive.

“The GCB is proud of Dr Ali’s achievements and looks forward to similar results during his tenure, especially given the poor state of our regional game as we watch the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy tournament being played without the West Indies,” the statement further added.