It took some 39 years before another triple century was scored in the Georgetown Cricket Association’s first-division tournament and Trevon `Bugsy’ Griffith is crediting fitness for his tremendous achievement.
Last Saturday, the 30-year-old opener scored an even 300 from 228 balls during the Demerara Cricket Club’s first innings against arch-rivals the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) and in the process ensuring that his team retains the GISE/Star Party Rentals/Trophy Stall division-one title for the third straight season.
Stabroek Sport caught up with the left-hander who gave an insight into what it takes to score the triple ton in just a day.
“It’s a final so it’s important,” he said. “It’s a big game and it is important that you stand up and score runs, scoring 300 is a very big achievement for myself and obviously I am very happy with the performance, the way I batted, you know, getting a good start and leaving well, I think it paid off,” the former Jamaica Scorpion said.
Griffith attributed an intense dedication to training as an integral component for his development.
“One thing with me, I always train, I always put in the work, day in day out. I always do what I’m supposed to do, drill or fitness, so for me, fitness is an important part of my game so I know once I am physically fit, my batting takes over.”
The former West Indies under-19 opener, who has so far featured in 21 first-class matches, also ended the competition as the most successful bowler, picking up 23 wickets including a best of 15-87, coincidentally against GCC in the group stage of the competition.
Speaking of his bowling, the former Guyana Amazon Warrior said.
“Not really, but I bowl. I have the ability to bowl and I take it seriously so it just paid off and I am happy.”
With a solid all-round performance, Griffith emphasized that selection for the umping matches is left to the selectors when asked about his chances of making a return to first class cricket, having played his last match back in 2019.
However, Griffith reasoned that he will do all that is possible at his end to continue to churn out good performances as was the case in the final.
“Obviously for me, playing at the first-division level is very important. You know, not playing for Guyana in the four-day [tournament] for a couple of seasons so it is very important that I come out to the games and try and score as much as possible, put runs on the board, keep myself in good form, in good stead and stay mentally focused and keep myself ready.”
Caption: Trevon Griffith smashed an even 300 on the opening day of the Georgetown Cricket Association GISE/Star Party Rental/Trophy Stall first-division final last weekend, the first triple century in 39 years at this level.
