“A ton to cherish and form to carry forward”, says Rutherford

Guyana Harpy Eagles’ Sherfane Rutherford’s impressive century in the CG United Regional Super50 tournament has not only left cricket enthusiasts in awe, but has also marked a significant personal milestone for the 25-year-old left-hander. His century was a breathtaking display of power and precision, and it couldn’t have come at a better time for the Guyana Harpy Eagles.
On the sidelines after the match, Rutherford, who scored a remarkable 105 not-out off just 71 balls, shared with local media his thoughts on the game-changing innings, and his ongoing transformation as a cricketer. Reflecting on his incredible performance, he expressed, “It’s been long coming. I’ve been working hard, trying all sorts of things, but faith and hard work, it will be one to cherish and one to look back on and take memories from.”

Known primarily as a T20 specialist, Rutherford has been diligently working on evolving into a more versatile batsman who is capable of adapting to the longer formats of the game. When asked about this transition, he shared, “For the past year or two, I’ve been working more on being a batsman who can hit the ball than someone who can just hit the ball, and it’s coming along nicely. It’s good to see that the progress is coming along; and hopefully, I can carry on this form.”
Rutherford’s outstanding innings also helped propel Guyana Harpy Eagles in the Regional Super50, but he believes there’s more to come from his team. He said, “I don’t think we played our best game as yet; most of the guys haven’t come to the party, so it’s going along nicely. It’s good for me that I started it off; and hopefully, the other guys can continue from the next game.”
In addition to his remarkable performance, Rutherford had words of praise for his captain, Veerasammy Permaul. He highlighted Permaul’s calming influence on the team by saying, “He brings a lot of calmness in the dressing room. He keeps everything simple, and with a leader like him, who has played so much cricket, he keeps us grounded. It’s a lot of fun, and (he) is someone we can trust and get that vibe.”
Rutherford’s journey in cricket has been nothing short of inspiring. With six T20 International appearances for the West Indies and a List A career featuring 30 matches with an average of 33, including one century and three half-centuries, his growth as a cricketer is evident.