Auguste Stars In National Trials

by Terry Finisterre Five half-centuries were produced over the weekend at the Mindoo Phillip Park, as the Saint Lucia National Cricket Association held its Senior Men’s Trials on Saturday and Sunday. Ackeem Auguste got past 50 twice, whilst Noelle Leo, Kimani Melius, and Jard Goodman also attained that landmark.  In the first 45-over game, SLNCA Team B Won By nine wickets. Team B, led by Melius, won the toss and decided to field. Team A, with Auguste as captain, got to 252 for 9.  Jard Goodman was out for a first-ball duck, but Sabinus Emmanuel and Vernilius Gabriel staged a nice recovery, Emmanuel stroking a quickfire 30 from 29 balls before he was out with the score on 35. Gabriel was joined by Jamaal James and the pair added a further 33, before James was dismissed. Auguste’s arrival at the crease proved the turning point for the innings. He struck a brisk 56 and Gabriel added 23 as the score was taken from 3-68 to 4-148 in the 29th over. Auguste took just 45 balls to get to his total, with three fours and four sixes. Batting down the order, Kensley Paul made 39 off 39. Bolton Sayers and Jeandell...