Get to know your Guyana Amazon Warriors

 

Steven Jacobs

Full name: Steven Anthony Jacobs
Born: September 13, 1988, Guyana
Current age: 28
Playing role: Bowler
Batting style: Right-hand bat
Bowling style: Right-arm off-break
Nickname: Jakey

Jacobs might not rip through a team by bamboozling them with his off-spin, but one thing is sure: he is Mr Consistent with the new ball in hand.
His role, his usual simple bowling in the power-play overs, takes a few wickets and, most importantly, keeps it tight. With his only absence from the squad being in 2015, the all-rounder has proven himself to be a key weapon for the Warriors in 2016. He took only two wickets in eight matches, but kept a remarkable economy rate of 5.9, helping his team stifle the opposition, especially on slow pitches.
This Malteenoes Sports Club cricketer is quite a unique case, since he started his promising career as a stylish middle-order batsman with occasional roles with the ball.
With time, the former West Indies U-19 captain had a reversion of roles, with his off-spin becoming a reliable asset for teams. However, he is still capable of providing lusty blows at the end of an innings.
Becoming more of a one-day specialist, Jacobs has been working hard to ensure he is in top shape for the tournament. “My health and fitness are very important to me, and so I am always training and keeping on top of my game. With CPL in the near future, I have added a few more hours to my training schedule, and preparations have been great. I am both mentally and physically prepared”. He told Guyana Times Sport.
The father of two has participated in all three finals the Warriors would have played and unfortunately lost. In this regard, he is urging all fans to come out and support the team.
“I just want the fans to know that this year is our year. Your support is not only appreciated, but it is needed. It is the fuel that keeps the team going, so come out in your numbers and support us! We look forward to seeing you there”, he stated. The strength of the Warriors certainly lies in its bowling department, which will see Jacobs add to the efforts of talented spinners Rashid Khan and Veerasammy Permaul.