“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” It is a popular saying that is affiliated with hard work.
Devendra BishooEon Hooper
As is evident in the case of Eon Hooper’s elevation to the Guyana Jaguars team to replace Devendra Bishoo, who was summoned to West Indies duties in Zimbabwe for the tri-nation series involving the host and Sri Lanka.
Hooper was the leading bowler in the Jaguars Franchise League 3-day semi-professional league, capturing 44 wickets from seven matches. He had five five-wicket hauls with his best figure being 6/46 against Georgetown. The off-spinner also had a five-wicket haul in the Guyana Jaguars first practice match at Everest Cricket Club ground in preparation for the Digicel Regional 4-Day League.
Hooper showed great control, was consistent and witty in his approach to bowling and demonstrated high levels of confidence and positivity. He hails from Berbice and is a product of Rosehall Town Youth and Sports Club. He represented Upper Corentyne in the Jaguars 3-Day League.
In a brief remark to this publication, Hooper said he is elated to be face with his new challenge and he will do the necessary to make his country and himself proud.
Meanwhile, Bishoo who had wrecked Pakistan in their second Test against West Indies and finished with 18 wickets in the 3-match series, has been called up for the tri-series in Zimbabwe among the host, West Indies and Sri Lanka. The tour is scheduled for November 12 to 30 and consist of seven ODIs. The Jaguars versus Scorpions match would be played at the Guyana National Stadium from November 11 to November 14, starting from 9:30h each day.
The Guyana Jaguars squad to face Jamaica Scorpions reads: Leon Johnson (captain), Vishaul Singh (vice-captain), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Rajendra Chandrika, Shimron Hetmyer, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Raymond Reifer, Anthony Bramble, Christopher Barnwell, Veerasammy Permaul Devendra Bishoo, Keon Joseph and Gudakesh Motie
Esuan Crandon is the Coach, Rayon Griffith the Assistant Coach/Manager and Beverley Nelson is the Physiotherapist.
