Glasgow seeking “consistency” in final year at U-19 tourney

− eyeing CGI Academy contract

By Brandon Corlette

Seon Glasgow is hoping for a spectacular 2020 when he dons the Guyana colours in the Regional U-19 cricket tournament for the last time.

Born on February 7, 2002, this Guyana Under-19 all-rounder is determined to see his dream become reality.

Speaking exclusively and at length with this publication, the Blairmont cricketer gave an insight into his future, reflected on his Regional U-19 stint in 2019, and detailed his experience at the franchise level of Cricket

Guyana Inc. (CGI), where he played for West Berbice for three years. He also revealed his intention to work towards obtaining a CGI Academy contract.
“I think I can get a contract this year, because I have been putting in a lot of work, and when U-19 cricket comes, I should be able to score fifties and hundreds; taking wickets and keeping focus is the main aim,” Glasgow highlighted.

Speaking about participating in the Guyana U-19 tournament for last year, Glasgow noted that it was a very special feeling for him, because of the hard work he had put in coming through the ranks from the U-15 level.
Having had the good fortune of playing for Guyana U-19 twice, Glasgow explained that his biggest goal is to be consistent in his play from the inter-county level.
“Staying fit and being disciplined is the key, and I know the hard work will pay off,” Glasgow posited.
Onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has made things difficult for Glasgow and many other cricketers to ply their trade. Glasgow, however, noted that he has been training indoors: doing short sprints, push-ups and pull-ups, and he has always been thinking about the game.
Concerning his mental preparation for the game’s challenges, Glasgow said, “I need to keep it simple: go out and do my best. I know (that) if I focus, things will work out for me.”
Asked about his chances at being selected to represent the West Indies at the U-19 level, Glasgow posited: “I know I can make it, once I work and train hard and believe in God. if I do the right things, I can be a West Indies player.”
This left-handed batsman, who bowls right-arm off-spin, regards the experience he has gained in playing at the senior level as priceless. He has played among the likes of Gudakesh Motie and West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer.
“They have moulded me as a cricketer, and helped me along my journey as a junior cricketer coming up, scoring a half-century against the Lower Corentyne team and picking up four wickets against the East Bank team; so, it was a wonderful experience,” Glasgow added.
Glasgow thanks God, his parents, and all his coaches, especially Julian Moore, Andre Percival and Shabeer Baksh. He noted that Baksh has, over the years, stood by him as a mentor and brother.
Glasgow has a high-score of 106 at the inter-county level; 138 against Upper Corentyne in local cricket, and his best bowling figure as an off-spinner is 5 for 26. He certainly is a great prospect for the future.
As an aside, Baksh gave this publication the following information about Glasgow’s journey at Blairmont. He noted that Glasgow was transformed from a short stumpy wicket-keeper/batsman to a well-built, hard-hitting, all-round cricketer.
“He was 10 years old when he came at Blairmont. He was, and still is, a committed player; I have always encouraged him,” Baksh said.
Baksh noted that Glasgow has what it takes to play at the highest level, once he plays smart cricket. He said Glasgow has the ability of a three-dimensional player, and this is coupled with his high level of fitness.