Antony Adams enjoying coaching stint with Essequibo Under-19 Team

Current national cricketer Antony Adams is relishing his stint as Head Coach of the Essequibo Under-19 Team.
Coaching the side for a second year at the Guyana Cricket Board’s (GCB’s) Under-19 Inter-County tournament, this Guyana Harpy Eagles left-arm spinner has said he is pleased with the team’s mental strength. This team has defeated the GCB Select XI in round one of the tournament.
“The guys showed great improvements. We had a lot of discussion about the way we approached the game, and trying to play the game more on the mental side, and not depend on ability. The guys actually showed that in the second innings, which won us the game. We had good batting performances (from) Myhiem Khan, Thaddeus Lovell and Shaahid Vieira, who scored fifties,” Adams said.

From a bowling perspective, the Essequibo Under-19 Head Coach said, Aryan Persaud has shown his great work ethic.
“His work ethic and the way he understands the game. He is one who is always willing to learn; he always listens, he is always keen on getting ideas and ways in which he can better himself. I think he works so hard,” he said.
“I am happy that he also showed maturity with the bat. Even though he did not get a half-century, the way he (batted) through the innings with Lovell, and to help Lovell through the innings, showed great leadership,” Adams has said.
“Definitely! My goal has not been only to play the game, but to help bring somebody along. This would give me a perfect opportunity to motivate the youngsters, and being someone who played first-class cricket, it’s just getting the youngsters to understand that this is the level before first-class cricket, and share whatever knowledge. This is the perfect platform for me to do so, and actually take up this as a career after cricket,” Adams explained.
Left-arm spinner Aryan Persaud claimed 11 wickets for 122 runs from 50.4 overs in the match against the GCB Select XI.
The GCB Under-19 Inter-County three-day tournament, which is sponsored by the Government of Guyana, will continue today, Saturday April 22. Berbice will play Essequibo at Everest, while GCB Select XI and Demerara will lock horns at Enmore. Weather permitting, both matches will commence at 10:00h. (Brandon Corlette)