The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) extends congratulations to Leon Johnson on making his debut to Test cricket; opening the batting for the West Indies in the second Test match against Bangladesh in St.Luica. Johnson replaced West Indies prolific opener, Chris Gayle who missed the game for personal reasons, and he made use of the opportunity,
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