GAW’s newest kid on the block, Junior Sinclair credits RHTY&SC after CPL selection

By Brandon Corlette

The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) continues to produce solid cricketers. The newest Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) selectee, Junior Sinclair is another product of the RHTY&SC.

The 21-year-old versatile off-spinner, who is more than useful with the bat and an electric fielder, said he was shocked but excited to be selected by the Warriors.
His journey as a player started at age 11 when his friend and RHTY&SC team-mate Keith Simpson introduced him to the cricket club, and since then, his career has taken off.
“At age 11, my friend Keith (Simpson) encouraged me to join the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club. From schools, we play cricket in the yard, he saw my talent. He said “Junie, you should join this club” and I decided to go. There I met Mr (Hilbert) Foster and he told me about the necessary stuff I had to get. From there, my career took off at Rose Hall Town. I played for Berbice at 12, then I played at all youth levels for Guyana,” Sinclair said in a recent interview.
Having played with Sinclair at club and inter-county levels, he has held various positions. He was an opening batsman, wicket-keeper, and now a dangerous off-spinner. His growth was evident during the Guyana Harpy Eagles trial matches, where he outfoxed some of the most senior batsmen in the Guyana set-up.
“I am still a work in progress, but I am thankful for what I have achieved thus far in my cricketing life span. I will keep on working hard, and this is a very big boost for me,” Sinclair added.
Like many of his peers, Sinclair is eager to play in the “Biggest Party In Sport”.
“I am very eager, you know as a kid watching the CPL and now to be a part of it is a dream come true. Getting to rub shoulders with some big names in the dressing room, that is very exciting, to learn from them and to develop as a cricketer and as an individual.”
“I’m feeling great; to be honest a bit shocked, but thankful at the same time,” Sinclair said on the CPL selection.
For most cricketers, the transition phase from junior to senior cricket is difficult. For Sinclair it is no different, and not earning while playing cricket is challenging. The Berbician said: “It is a bit more challenging comparing to U-19 but I am a hard worker, so I was up for the challenge.”

When asked if he felt like giving up, Sinclair said he kept telling himself that he would continue to work hard and make his family proud.
The youngster, who comes from a family with rich cricketing heritage, said: “I must thank my family. They are very supportive of me, especially my brothers. My mom, and all the coaches that I worked with over the years. I must thank Mr Foster and everyone that supported me.”
Guyana Amazon Warriors squad for 2022 CPL: Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer Tabraiz Shamsi, Odean Smith, Romario Shepherd, Colin Ingram, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Paul Stirling, Shai Hope, Heinrich Klaasen, Keemo Paul, Jermaine Blackwood, Gudakesh Motie, Ronsford Beaton, Veerasammy Permaul, Junior Sinclair, and Matthew Nandu.