In today’s GC United Regional Super50 clash between the Guyana Harpy Eagles and the West Indies Academy at the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground, the attention turns to the formidable lineup of the Harpy Eagles. With a blend of experience and youthful exuberance, the Guyana team presents an array of seasoned players and emerging talents, each bringing their unique strengths to the fore.
Among the notable names on the Harpy Eagles’ roster are Veerasammy Permaul, Shimron Hetmyer, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kevlon Anderson, Nial Smith, Kemol Savory, Tevin Imlach, Sherfane Rutherford, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Kevin Sinclair, Quinten Sampson, and the recently introduced Richie Looknauth.
At the centre of Eagles’ plans will be filling the all-round void left by Romario Shepherd who has left the tournament due to a family emergency. It leaves a space in their line-up that could potentially see Looknauth earning his first cap or Quinten Sampson getting his second. Looknauth provides a spin option that will complement Motie and Sinclair, both of whom have taken nine wickets each as well as Permaul who has been the leader of the bowling for well over a decade.
Looknauth provides a more stable batting option that can graft and accumulate his runs, a component that can prove vital given the struggles of Chanderpaul and Hetmyer.
His ability with the bat can aid Rutherford, whose new found approach to batting has him sitting as the leading run scorer so far with 244 runs at an average of 61. With Imlach also in good form, Looknauth can boost the batting order.
Alternatively, Sampson is known for his big hitting abilities and with Rutherford and Imlach setting the stage, it could pave the way for an explosive finish by Sampson. Sampson’s seam bowling can also be a key factor, complementing Nial Smith and Shamar Joseph.
As these players prepare to take the field, the clash promises an intriguing battle between experience and youthful exuberance, setting the stage for a thrilling contest that could see both teams leveraging their respective strengths to claim a vital victory in the tournament.
The spotlight shines on the talented roster of the West Indies Academy. Comprising a diverse mix of promising young talent and seasoned campaigners, the Academy’s lineup features a cohort of formidable players, each with their own unique skill set.
Among the bright sparks of the Academy team are Ackeem Auguste, Leonardo Julien, Kimani Melius, Matthew Nandu, Teddy Bishop, Kevin Wickham, Johann Layne, Nyeem Young, Joshua Bishop, McKenny Clarke, Matthew Forde, Ashmead Nedd, Kelvin Pitman, Teddy Bishop, and Carlon Bowen-Tuckett.
This assembly of emerging talents showcases an array of skills, from explosive batting to crafty bowling, promising a competitive and gripping contest. With players like Young, Joshua Bishop and Forde spearheading the bowling attack, and individuals like Teddy Bishop and Matthew Nandu anchoring the batting order, the Academy holds a formidable roster capable of challenging the most experienced adversaries.
