19 Sixes in 56 Balls! Bhaskar Yadram Smashes Mind-Boggling 177 in New York Met League Blitz*
By Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News Sports Desk|
QUEENS, NEW YORK — Former Guyana national youth captain Bhaskar Yadram left spectators in absolute awe on Sunday afternoon, putting on one of the most violent displays of power-hitting ever witnessed in the New York Metropolitan Cricket League’s 2026 40-Overs Tournament.
Suiting up for powerhouse franchise Everest/ACS in a highly anticipated clash against the Amazon Jaguars, the versatile Guyanese all-rounder systematically dismantled the bowling attack from his very first delivery. Yadram blasted an unbeaten, breathtaking 177 runs off just 56 balls—a spectacular knock studded with 9 boundaries and a staggering 19 sixes.
Yadram’s batting masterclass single-handedly propelled Everest/ACS to a mammoth total of 423 in their allotted 40 overs. Facing a mountain of runs, a demoralized Amazon Jaguars batting lineup crumbled rapidly under the scoreboard pressure, collapsing to a meager 135 all out in 28.2 overs. Ensuring he impacted every facet of the game, Yadram returned to chip in with the ball, picking up 1 wicket to secure a massive, statement-making 288-run victory for his side.
BOXING: ALBA Gym Crowned Overall Champions at GBA Development Tournament
Moving over to martial arts, the center ring at the National Gymnasium in Georgetown was ablaze with high-octane action on Saturday as the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) staged its high-velocity 2026 Development Tournament. The talent-scouting event served up a packed card featuring 17 competitive bouts across both male and female divisions, alongside 3 highly entertaining exhibition contests.
When the final bell rang and the team scorecards were tallied, the storied Andrew “Six-Head” Lewis Boxing Gym (ALBA) emerged as the undisputed overall champions of the tournament. The New Amsterdam Boxing Academy put on an exceptional showing to lock down the runner-up spot in second place.
Individual accolades went to the dazzling Lennox Lawrence, who took home the coveted Best Boxer Award for his clean tactical performance, while the master strategist Lennox Daniels was formally recognized as the Best Coach of the competition. The tournament also showcased elite fighting grit from the Harpy Eagles Boxing Gym, Pace and Power Boxing Gym, Forgotten Youth Foundation, Rose Hall Jammers, and the Guyana Police Force boxing squad.
FOOTBALL: Marian Academy Thrashes New Campbellville 9-0 in Blue Waters Shipping U-15 Cup
On the football pitch, future stars made a massive statement as action advanced rapidly in the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) 2026 Blue Waters Shipping U-15 Girls National Secondary School Championships at the National Training Centre (NTC) in Providence.
Marian Academy stole the entire weekend spotlight, unleashing a relentless, fluid attacking offense to completely dismantle a struggling New Campbellville Secondary School squad in a 9–0 thrashing. The onslaught was spearheaded by a masterful four-goal performance from an unstoppable Ashley Walton, coupled with a clinical hat-trick from Captain Skylar DeNobrega. Teammates Ella Fernandes and Haley Haberkorn each chipped in with a goal apiece to complete the commanding clean sheet.
In other tournament fixtures at the NTC, Lodge Secondary dug deep to pull off a gritty 1–0 victory over Tucville Secondary, powered entirely by a ice-cold, high-pressure penalty conversion from Thyatira King. Meanwhile, Queen’s College showed their defensive and offensive balance, outlasting North Georgetown Secondary for a comfortable 2–0 win on the back of a brilliant double from their captain, Michaela Sammy.
CRICKET: GCB Announces 23-Man Training Squad Ahead of Regional U-19 Flight to Antigua
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has officially named its 23-member training squad to enter an intense high-performance encampment cycle ahead of the upcoming Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional Under-19 Tournament.
The preliminary squad will be marshaled by prolific Demerara all-rounder Parmeshwar Ram and is packed with top-tier regional talent, including West Indies Under-19 wicketkeeper-batsman Shamar Apple, alongside Adrian Hetmyer, Emanuel Lewis, Joshua Budhram, and Jonathan Mentore.
Following the conclusion of the rigorous training camp, national selectors will slice the roster down to a lean, 14-member traveling squad. The final contingent will board a flight to Antigua to represent the Golden Arrowhead on the regional stage from July 7th to July 23rd.
CRICKET: Imran Tahir and Shimron Hetmyer Headline Star-Studded Amazon Warriors Global Super League Roster
Defending regional champions, the Guyana Amazon Warriors, have officially broken the internet by releasing their powerhouse squad for the highly anticipated 2026 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL).
The high-octane global tournament is scheduled to ignite the tarmac at the National Stadium in Providence from July 23rd to August 1st. Looking to keep the trophy on local soil, the Warriors line-up features a lethal blend of hometown heroes and world-class international boundary-hitters.
The officially confirmed squad includes: Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell, Gudakesh Motie, Glenn Phillips, Imran Tahir, Dwaine Pretorius, Johnson Charles, Mohammad Nabi, Muhammad Haris, Amir Jangoo, Quentin Sampson, Keemo Paul, and Matthew Forde. Tickets for the blockbuster Providence fixtures are expected to go on sale early next week.
