Courtland’s best: The West Indies Assistant Coach

– ‘Charles’ Crandon delighted with son’s achievements

By Brandon Corlette

“I’m a very proud father, (and) very happy for my son,” were some of the sentiments Esuan Crandon’s father William Crandon shared.
Berbice, the so-called Ancient County, has continued to produce greatness, and Windies Assistant Coach Esuan Crandon is certainly in that category.
Speaking exclusively to Guyana Times Sport, William “Charles” Crandon shared the success journey of the most successful Guyana Jaguars Coach.
Esuan’s cricket started from home, when he attended the Courtland Primary School and Lower Corentyne Secondary School. In 1998, he joined the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, where he was seen as one of the better fast bowlers of his era coming through the ranks. Around 20, he showed maturity, handling practice sessions at the cricket club and coaching at academy programmes, William revealed.
“Esuan grew up in a very quiet area, where the entire family played cricket. I played cricket in the army. On the weekends I assisted both Esuan and Royston in their basic training,” Charles explained.
The entire Courtland area is certainly proud that a product of their community has played a significant role in Guyana’s cricket, he revealed.
“Everyone in the community has expected Esuan to join the Windies coaching set-up before the appointment of the foreign coaches. He has all the experience and abilities of a coach”, Charles declared.
Esuan is a straightforward Christian guy who is very humble. Charles believes that his son deserves this opportunity to serve the West Indies Cricket Team as Assistant Coach. The 37-year-old Esuan never tells, unless you ask. Charles first knew that his son had undergone a coaching course when he was in England on a stint, playing cricket.
“He did a coaching course as a fast bowler. His body began to tell on him, and he rightly decided to assist others in the game of cricket,” Charles revealed.
Esuan Asqui Crandon surprised his father when he became a fast bowler. He gained recognition at Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, and never looked back. In 2000/01, Esuan made his First Class debut playing 38 matches, grabbing 90 wickets with his right arm fast bowling and a best bowling figure of 7-125.
He played his last First Class match against the Windward Islands in Kingstown, and his younger brother Royston was also involved in that match.
The proud father of the Crandon brothers disclosed that he has seen Royston as an aggressive person while Esuan is regarded as the calm and composed individual. Esuan has always shown how eager he is to learn from other coaches and players, Charles said. He grew up with that same mindset, and it has certainly paid off.
Charles hopes that Esuan remains that humble individual who will play a significant role in West Indies’ resurgence in International cricket. The Crandon family and the entire nation is proud that Esuan has played a part in the recent Test series win against England.