Excelling at the top of his level and proving himself to be the X-factor in any batting lineup, Ershaad Ali continues to dominate at the highest level in cricket, representing the University of Guyana; and his training has now been a testament to his success.
Ali was selected in the Cricket Guyana Inc franchise, but was unable to play as work commitment and injury had hindered him from so doing. However, Ali continues to play cricket for the University of Guyana, and has proven himself to be Mr Consistent, as his scores have reflected.
But not only can Ali bat, he is a right-arm leg spinner who has dented innings of opposition teams as of recent. Speaking with Guyana Times Sport in an exclusive interview, Ali said his cricket this season has been very excellent compared to past seasons. The left-handed middle order batsman has made impressive scores for the season, such as the 96 against Demerara Cricket Club which has the likes of one of Guyana’s most destructive all-rounders in Christopher Barnwell.
And Ali has also made 59 against Transport. For the second division tournament, he made an impressive 49 in the semifinal of the NBS 40-over tournament against DCC, but the University team crumbled under the pressure of Guyana’s best under-19 players. 
Even under pressure, Ali continues to show why he is still one of the better left-handed batsmen on the scene. He has said that in order to be successful at the top, one must train hard, have the right mindset to score big, and have the confidence to go out on the field and execute one’s goal.
In terms of his bowling, Ali said he has taken wickets throughout the tournament, but he reflected on taking his best bowling figures of 5-34 against Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO).
For Ali, whether it is batting or bowling, a player must always have confidence and back himself to win. He has showered copious praise on his coach Kenroy Joseph, disclosing that Joseph has always told him to keep training himself to bat long and build big innings. (Timothy Jaikarran)
