Bhutan Prepares for Asian Cricket Council Under-15 Plate Division Tournament.

As Bhutan gears up for yet another Asian Cricket Coucil under-15 Plate Division Tournament to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 13th December -22nd December 2006, two year ago it was an disappointment when Bhutan team were not granted visa from the host country, UAE. The success of under-15 School cricket tournament in Thimphu with the final match due on 15th october 2006 saw 45 under-15 potential players chosen from 9 participating school who will go vigorous training which started from 5th October 2006, Damber Sing Gurung, the coach said that training will be very tough as the boys are mentally and physically unfit, the training schedule includes of net practice, fielding, match practice and fitness. The final 14 players will be selected later by this month end or 1st week of November. A news report from Bhutan Cricket said that the team will perform well in this tournament as there are few experienced players in Jigme Singye, the flaymboyance, elegent Kencho Norbu and speedster Thinley Jamtsho and few other talented players.The other countries participating are Brunei, China, Iran, Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Thailand.The top Two teams from this tourament will be promoted to participate in the Elite Division of the next Under-15 Tournament.