by RONALD D.F.D’SOUZA
Daijiworld Network Bahrain
Bahrain, May 10: Young cricket lovers in Bahrain will have the opportunity to learn skills under former Indian wicketkeeper Kiran More.
The cricketer who was in the national team from 1984 to 1993 and was later selection board chairman, will conduct a clinic for school students from June 24 to July 14.
More, who is known as a tough taskmaster will personally train youngsters in various aspects of cricket, it was announced at a Press conference at the Indian School.
Kiran more began his career playing several matches representing the India under - 19 team and also played first class cricket for Baroda in the Ranji trophy . More has played in 49 tests , scoring 1285 runs and taking 110 catches with 20 stumpings . He made his one day international debut against England in 1984 and since then has played in 94 ODIs. He has also appeared in Two cricket world cups. He has also served as a vice captain of the Indian team in 1990 . During his tenure as the Chairman of the selection Committee of BCCI , he encouraged and promoted many young cricketers by creating a room for them in the Indian cricket team . It was proved a boon when India won the Twenty 20 cup with bunch of young players.
Students interested in joining the programe may register their name with Mukunda Warrier - HOD –PE on or before 10th may 2009 with a payment of BD.30 / month per student. The registration date may extended for the another week.
Students of other schools of any nationality who wish to join the programe may register their name with a payment of BD 45/ - per student.
For further informaion please contact the Hon. Secretary Chandrakanth Shetty on 39838089 or the Sports Committee Convener Moni Odickandathil on 39668326