Amid the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a return home soon seems to be more and more assured for stranded Guyanese cricketers in Trinidad and Tobago.
According to Steve Ramdass, one of those marooned in Trinidad, the group is awaiting the final word from the Guyana consulate and the National COVID-19 Task Force.
Ramdass, a top order batsman for Lusignan Sports Club in Guyana, travelled to Trinidad to represent Evergreen Sports Club in the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board national league.
He explained that the assurance was given by the High Commission of Guyana to Trinidad, that they are scheduled to return via Caribbean Airlines if granted permission.
However, their return date is not yet finalized as they await further communication.
The former Demerara Under-19 batsman indicated that there are around eight cricketers in addition to around 180 Guyanese stranded in the Island and around 300 worldwide.
Additionally, the returning citizens will be subjected to a COVID-19 test 48 hours prior to boarding the flight.
Also, in a form seen by this publication, those returning will be subjected to a 14-day minimum quarantine at either the Ministry of Public Health facility free of cost or Baracara Hotel attracting a fee to be borne by the citizen of between $7,800- $10,800 per night or Bransville hotel for $21,000 per night.
Ramdass reiterated his eagerness to return home having been stranded there for over three months.
