If you are a fan of watching sumptuous cricket shots, especially crisp cover drives, flashy cuts and cheeky sweeps, Guyana Amazon Warriors batsman Gajanand Singh is one who ticks all of those boxes.
Singh who recently returned to competitive cricket, has been one of the core figures in his team’s middle for the fifth edition of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
“A little bit more bat under that [ball] and it could have been glory on that day. Sometimes it goes your way sometimes it does not”
Though he just has played three matches to date, two of his performances were of significant value. The left-hander in his first match brought the team within a whisker of victory against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, scoring 28. He then stroked a masterful and match winning 35 not-out to lead the team to their first win Sunday evening against host St Lucia Stars.
Singh’s debut match in Florida was one filled with nerves. In the last over, with Guyana needing five run from three balls, he attempted a lap-shot over fine leg but was bowled by Carlos Braithwaite. Some termed it injudicious but to the batsman it was risk worth taking.
“I had three options, go against the wind, and go straight. He was not bowling that length and I was thinking I could use the pace since I know where he was bowling. Unfortunately I got an inside edged and he bowled me. A little bit more bat under that and it could have been glory on that day. Sometimes it goes your way sometime it does not”, Singh rationalised.
Commenting on his match-winning knock he stated, “ the though process is simple, as it comes, play your role, take your responsibility and take the team across the finish much as you can”.
He added, “It is always a good feeling being around these great players and sharing dressing rooms with them. You always learn and you want to keep this feeling and if you keep wanting to do good you will have success”.
The 29 year-old contended the team must play positive cricket and win all of their four home matches which commence on Thursday against the Jamaica Tallawahs at the National Stadium Providence from `18:00 hrs
“Coming home now a lot is depending us to win our home games . St Lucia lost their home matches and that is something we cannot do. We started with a victory there [ in St Lucia] and hopefully we can continue doing it at home”, he confidently stated.
The Berbician also assured that he will be bringing his A-game for his home fans.
“I will give a 150% I will leave everything on the field. Whatever role I play I will do my best and try to bring joy to the fans and make them feel happy”.
After playing the Tallawahs on Thursday the Warriors clash with Trinbago Knight Riders from 12 noon on Saturday followed by Barbados Tridents on Sunday from 18:00 hrs. Their final match will be against Stars on Tuesday from 18:00 hrs.
