T&T vs Barbados Live
Regional Four-Day Tournament: Round 1
By Roger Seepersad
Story Created: Feb 4, 2011 at 9:56 AM ECT
Story Updated: Feb 4, 2011 at 11:19 AM ECT
We have rain now Guaracara Park.
Rain has futher dampened the hopes of any play in this morning's session. It is not a heavy shower but it will most likely keep the umpires from doing their scheduled inspection at 11:30 a.m.
Stay logged on for more updates as the game progresses.
Another inspection is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
The weather has now changed from sunny to overcaste. The rain is still holding up for now though.
The umpires are back in the middle for their second inspection.
There doesn't seem to be any improvement. The covers are going back over the square.
T&T coach Kelvin Williams is also in the middle along with Barbados manager Desmond Haynes. Second vice president of the TTCB Dudnath Ramkessoon is also on hand to lend some advice and Ryan Hinds, the Bajan skipper is now going out to add his input.
Here is a word on the teams.
Sherwin Ganga and Atiba Allert will be on the sidelines for T&T while Barbados have left out Roston Chase and Jason Haynes.
A handful of spectators have trickled into the ground and the groundsmen are still trying their best to fix the problem. They are now using a roller on the damp area but we will have to wait to see if that will work.
It's official, the match will start late.
The umpires have finished an inspection and it seems they are unhappy with a damp area on the right of the playing surface. The pitch looks good and there seems to be no problem with the bowlers run-up.
Another inspection is scheduled for 10:45 a.m.
Welcome to the picturesque Guaracara Park in South Trinidad for this crucial clash between T&T and Barbados. The Trinidad Express will be here throughtout the match to bring you live updates of the day's proceedings.
Bowl off time is 10 a.m. and both teams are here and warming up. The media are here setiing up and groundsmen are hard at wok to get the square ready after some overnight showers.
It doesn't look like we will start on time despite the sunny conditions.
Here are the teams for this clash:
T&T:
Denesh Ramdin (Captain/wicketkeeper), Lendl Simmons, Justin Guillen, Runako Morton, Jason Mohammed, Aneil Kanhai, Imran Khan, Dave Mohammed, Rayad Emrit, Amit Jaggernauth, Shannon Gabriel, Atiba Allert, Sherwin Ganga.
Kelvin Williams (Coach), Omar Khan (Manager), Ronald Rogers (Trainer/Physiotherapist), Sheldon Sewnarine (Equipment Manager).
Barbados:
Ryan Hinds (Captain), Dale Richards, Kraigg Brathwaite, Jason Haynes, Kirk Edwards, Kevin Stoute, Kyle Hope, Roston Chase, Shamarh Brooks, Shane Dowrich, Jason Holder, Tino Best, Pedro Collins.
Vasbert Drakes (Head Coach), Emmerson Trotman (Assistant Coach), Desmond Haynes (Manager), Jacqui King-Mowatt (Physiotherapist).
Umpires:
Joel Wilson & Nigel Duguid. Stand by: Khemraj Barrasingha. Match Referee: Hayden Bruce
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