GCB names “golden picks” for Super50

The senior national selectors of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) on Friday afternoon announced what they deemed “golden picks” for the upcoming Regional Super50 competition.

The squad, to be led by veteran Leon Johnson, will depart Guyana on Sunday (September 30) to compete in the six-team tournament, starting in early October in Trinidad.

“After an exciting competition in the 2018 GCB/CGI Jaguars 50-Over League, the selectors have made their golden picks to represent the Guyana Jaguars based on performances from all eight franchises,” the GCB said.

Wicket-keeper/batsman Anthony Bramble has been appointed Johnson’s deputy, while opening batsman Trevon Griffith, who has been in fine form of recent, makes a return to national colours.

Budding talents Kemol Savoury and Ronaldo Alimohamed have been placed on the reserve list, and will join the team as selected players will depart to fulfill their duties on the Windies tour to India.

SQUAD: Leon Johnson- Captain, Anthony Bramble- Vice Captain, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Raymon Reifer, Sherfane Rutherford, Christopher Barnwell, Romario Shepherd, Veerasammy Permaul, Gudakesh Motie, Ramaal Lewis, Ricardo Adams, Trevon Griffith and Clinton Pestano.

The team is led by Coach Esuan Crandon and Manager/Assistant Coach Rayon Griffith. They will be accompanied by Physiotherapist, Neil Barry.