Imlach replaces Anderson as Guyana Harpy Eagles captain

Wicketkeeper/batsman Tevin Imlach will take over the role of captaincy from Kevlon Anderson for the third round of the West Indies Four-Day Championship, starting Wednesday (February 21).

The Guyana Cricket Board made the announcement on Tuesday, adding that Anderson will now serve as vice-captain, a role previously held by opener Matthew Nandu.

Imlach and left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie, who were on duty with the West Indies team in Australia, have joined the squad for this round, with spinners Steven Sankar and Richie Looknauth making way.

Harpy Eagles, defending champions of the tournament, take on West Indies Academy from Wednesday at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua.

The return of Imlach and Motie is a significant boost to the Harpy Eagles, who have had an inauspicious start to their title defence.

After three days of their opening round match against Trinidad and Tobago Red Force were rained out at the Conaree Sports Club in St. Kitts, forcing a draw, the Harpy Eagles suffered a massive 273-run defeat at the hands of the Leeward Islands Hurricanes in round two at Warner Park, St. Kitts.

The Harpy Eagles are in seventh position in the eight-team tournament.

Guyana Harpy Eagles squad: Tevin Imlach (Captain), Kevlon Anderson (Vice-captain), Matthew Nandu, Veerasammy Permaul, Antony Adams, Kevin Sinclair, Isai Thorne, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymond Perez, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Gudakesh Motie, Kemol Savory (wicketkeeper) and Neiland Cadogan.

Management staff: Ryan Hercules (Head Coach), Garvin Nedd (Assistant Coach), Albert Clements (Manager), Ryerson Bhagoo (Analyst) and Angelica Holder (Physiotherapist).