The Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) extends congratulations to Christopher Barnwell on his selection to the West Indies squad for the Twenty20 International against Pakistan later this month.
In a press release from the Queenstown-based club, it said 24-year-old Barnwell is another one of its protégé’s to represent the West Indies “following in the footsteps of Clive Lloyd, Lance Gibbs, the late Roy Fredericks, Roger Harper and, in more recent times, Keith Semple and Travis Dowlin.” He scored 229 runs and took nine wickets from 15 matches and is a “pugnacious hitter of the ball” who has batted in many positions for his country, the Club said.
Barnwell is also a competent medium fast bowler who can also open the bowling. In addition to representing Guyana at regional tournaments, including the Caribbean T20, he has gained invaluable experience playing in the Airtel Champions League World Championship.
DCC President Alfred Mentore welcomed the news of Barnwell’s selection as a deserved and earned opportunity. He also noted that Barnwell’s selection to the West Indies fold would most surely serve to motivate and energise the other talented and dedicated young cricketers, not only at DCC but across the
country. “Barnwell’s selection would be a fillip for, and have a direct impact on, the strategic plan that the new DCC executive committee has recently adopted. The strategic plan is focussed on further developing and streamlining the operational and technical capabilities within the Club, with a view to producing as many national and international cricketers as possible, Mentore said.
The president further added, “A mere plan is not the panacea for developing young cricketers in the club. The plan must be actionable and centred on holistically addressing the modern needs, requirements and challenges of the players.” He also added that he and his executives are committed to achieving this goal in the short, medium and long term.
Meanwhile, good wishes continue to pour in for Barnwell from club mates and friends. The Club is also planning a fete to celebrate Barnwell’s selection prior to his departure for international duties.
