Lawrence Farnum delighted with performances in Pakistan

Oct 19, 2023 Sports

Kaieteur Sports – Former Essequibo and University of West Indies batsman Lawrence Farnum is delighted with his performances for West Indies in the recently concluded inaugural MCW Over-40 Cricket Global Cup in Pakistan.

Lawrence Farnum celebrates his century in Pakistan.

West Indies, led by ex-Guyana and West Indies player Narsingh Deonarine, contested the final against the hosts. West Indies, however, suffered the indignity of a comprehensive 152-run loss.

The English-based Guyanese Farnum scored 41 in the final but had a century (101 retired-hurt) in a preliminary round match against Canada.

He rated that innings as his best with West Indies emerging victorious. His other measurable score of 69 also was instrumental to West Indies’ win against United Arab Emirates (UAE).

“Was an incredible tour of Pakistan in such a prestigious tournament; playing for West Indies was absolutely amazing as well; those memories will last for a lifetime having played in Pakistan as well,” the left-handed batsman stated.

Farnum took up residence about 18 years ago in Europe but related that he was thrilled and overwhelmed when he was called up to wear the maroon colours.

“I would say a dream come true; any player would love to represent West Indies in a World Cup event and I am delighted to attire in the coveted maroon colours,” the 43-year-old Farnum commented.

Eight teams began participation on September 18 with the curtains brought down October 2 in Pakistan’s capital city: Karachi.

In addition to Pakistan and West Indies, the six other teams were: Australia, Canada, USA, UAE, Nepal and Hong Kong.

According to Farnum, it was also special to touch gloves with Deonarine and West Indies leg-spinner Mahendra Nagamootoo, whose international career ended as well.

Quizzed on any challenge in Pakistan because of competing against top nations in a tournament of this magnitude,

Farnum responded: “Playing two matches and then a rest day was quite challenging and the heat temperature was also factoring; playing in about 35 degree Celsius was very challenging and then some of our players got injured and ill so these were some of the challenges but generally it was a memorable tour and obviously we were hungry to come out on top, but Pakistan played well in the final,” Farnum, who still plays semi professionally in English County cricket, declared.

Pakistan had the services of two distinguished players Misbah-ul-Haq and Abdul Razzaq, who captained the country for this showpiece. Apart from them two, Mohammed Sami and Hassan Raja also played for Pakistan test team.

For Farnum, it was also unforgettable to play against international stars and the experience in the Asian Continent was awesome and brilliant.

In the championship fixture, Pakistan racked up a daunting 328-4 at the expiration of the allotted 45-overs while the visitors, in response, were all out for 176 in the 39th over.

Farnum mentioned Deonarine, who also scored a century on tour, was badly absent on the field for most of the time in the final due to an injury but he lauded his captaincy. Farnum informed Deonarine is an astute leader and his tactics in Pakistan were absolutely admirable and spot-on.

In his absence during the earlier games, the team was led by Trinidad and Tabago’s first-class batsman Shazam Babwa while Nagamootoo also skippered them on few occasions.

Apart from Farnum, another former Essequibo Inter-County player Beesham Seepersaud was in Pakistan. West Indies should be in Dubai next March for a T20 Global Cup as well, but things are yet to finalize. Farnum thanked Zamin Amin, West Indies over-50 captain who toured with this Over-40 side as a player/coach for his advises and support in a variety of ways.

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