Beaton, Hemraj delighted with HPC call up

May 17, 2013 Sports

By Zaheer Mohamed
Impressive fast bowler Ronsford Beaton and middle order batsman Chanderpaul Hemraj are the Guyanese players that recently gained selection for the Sagicor High Performance Centre (HPC) 2013-2014 programme.

Ronsford Beaton

Twenty year old Beaton, who hails from Reliance on the Essequibo Coast, told Kaieteur Sport that he is delighted with the selection and it is a good opportunity for him. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for me knowing that the HPC has good facilities and coaches. Going there is a boost for me and I am looking forward to make the most of the opportunity and improve my game,” he stated.
Beaton started to play the game as a fifteen year old at the club level in Essequibo and hopes to represent the West Indies at the highest level. “I must give credit to coach Alfred Maycock for helping me early in my career. I am prepared to work hard to achieve my goals and to represent the region. At the moment most grounds are not in good condition but I do a lot of training in the gym,” he informed.
Beaton stated that he was satisfied with his performance in the recently concluded West Indies Cricket Board Super 50 tournament but fell short of his goals in the 4 day. “I took 9 wickets in the one day competition which was fine but I could have done a little better in the 4 day, nevertheless I am satisfied”, he said.
Essequibo has over the years produced a number of exciting fast bowlers; Royce Evans, Reon Thomas, Ucil Armstrong and Fidel Cameron are names that readily come to mind. Most of these players had the ability to play the game at the highest level but for some reason or the other did not fulfill their potential. Beaton is one of the most exciting young fast bowlers in the region and no doubt has the ability to play at the highest level.
Hemraj, who like Beaton represented the West Indies at the U-19 level, currently plays for the Everest Cricket Club. The left handed middle order batsman said he is looking to the opportunity. “I am willing to work hard to improve my strengths and weaknesses. The facilities there are good and will serve my game well. This is a chance to gain wealthy experience I know it will improve my mental toughness,” he stated.