Romario Shepherd
After thumping Jamaica Scorpions in the opening round of the WICB PCL 4-Day 2016/17, defending Champions, Guyana Jaguars, departed today to hunt glory in the Leeward and Windward Islands.
Jaguars would take on Leeward Islands Hurricanes from November 18 – 21 at Warner Park before moving to the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground to face the Windward Islands Volcanoes from November 25 – 28. Thereafter, return home to challenge Barbados Pride in a day/night encounter.
The defending Champs overcame a frustrating evening session after rain accounted for more than a session play on the final day to hand Scorpions a 181-runs defeat. It was the 18th time the Guyanese went undefeated since the 2013/2014 season. All the key batsmen and bowlers excelled and looked in top form.
Jaguars opted for a paceman instead of a spinner for the tour. Hence, the very impressive Romario Shepherd replaces Eon Hooper. Hooper had replaced Devendra Bishoo who was called up for West Indies tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The off-spinner went wicket-less against the Scorpions but bowled economical and showed good signs for the future.
The full squad reads:
- Rajendra Chandrika
- Tagenarine Chanderpaul
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Leon Johnson (Captain)
- Vishaul Singh (Vice Captain)
- Shivnarine Chanderpaul
- Raymon Reifer
- Anthony Bramble
- Veerasammy Permaul
- Romario Shepherd
- Gudakesh Motie
- Keon Joseph
- Christopher Barnwell
Esuan Crandon (Coach)
Rayon Griffith (Assistant Coach/Manager)
Ernesto Campo Gonzalez (Physio)