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We need answers GCB selectors?
Kaieteur News – Former Essequibo players Devon Ramnauth and Dillon Heyliger are vehemently questioning the omission of the left-arm orthodox spinner Antony Adams from the national team for this year’s regional four-day tournament which is slated to bowl off February 1.
According to Ramnauth and Heyliger, both who of whom went onto to represent Guyana at the youth level, are disappointed and seeking answers from chairman of selectors Ravindranauth Seeram and his panel.
Antony Adams
Guyana Harpy Eagles will open their campaign against defending champion Barbados in Antigua and Barbuda. Recently the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) released the squad.
They have opted to rely on Vice-captain Veerasammy Permaul with the same bowling style and Ashmead Nedd, another young and promising left-arm spinner.
“Why was Antony Adams not selected? What is the real reason behind his non selection?, asks Heyliger.
Ramnauth believes that Adams should have gotten the nod ahead of Nedd based on their pre-tournament performances.
“Nedd, who was selected, only took three wickets in both matches. Adams’ YOYO Fitness score was 50, while Nedd’s score was only 30,” Ramnauth revealed.
Both players, who are currently residing in Canada and with Heyliger a steady member of the Canadian side that features internationally, have requested an answer also from the Essequibo Cricket Board. They feel the board could have played an instrumental part to see that Adams being selected to play.
He would have justified his position more so with the absence of left-arm spinner and seasoned campaigner Gudakesh Motie who is in Zimbabwe with the West Indies senior team for a two-match test series.
Many have expressed shock and surprise as well on Social Media that the Essequibian Adams has been unlucky because it keeps happening year after year despite consistent impressive performances.
“We want the ECB, the GCB and the selectors to SPEAK UP!” they added that politics is too much in the cricket and continues to stifle some talented players.
Meanwhile, two Essequibo players Kemol Savory, a batsman and fast-bowler Ronsford Beaton have been part of the travelling contingent.
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