“I have a point to prove to myself” – Paul on GAW call-up

Guyana Amazon Warriors all-rounder Keemo Paul has rekindled his love and passion for cricket. The 27-year-old, who had a history with injury, is fit and ready to go, but he is more focused mentally on the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League.

Paul disclosed that he has been focused more on business and things outside cricket while injured, but his excitement is high this time around. He highlighted that this season is a do-or-die season for him.
“My career has been plagued by injury. I don’t think I lived up to my full potential. This CPL is a bit different for me mentally.”
“I think I am well prepared. For a long while I feel like this CPL; I feel excited. The love is coming back, and I am enthusiastic about this season,” Paul said.
In previous seasons, Paul did more batting than bowling due to injury.
“I have never been worried about the critics. I am trying to be different, putting more work in. This season is probably a do-or-die season. The word for me this season is ‘enjoyment’. That’s what I want to be this season,” Paul said.
“I am backing myself 100% to do well. I don’t have a point to prove to anyone but myself. I want to live up to my full potential.”
“I had fallen out of love with cricket. I was focused on business and other stuff. I was not zoned in and living up to what I should have,” he disclosed.
The right-hander is focused on returning to good bowling form. He made adjustments to his run-up, and he is expected to clock high speeds.
“While out of cricket, it was tough. Watching the television, you see guys you played with at a certain level, and they are representing the West Indies and playing all over, and I am home sitting injured. Mentally it was not easy, but my family has always been supportive of me,” Paul added.
Paul missed out on the Warriors’ opening game against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. The Warriors will return to action for their second game of the season on Friday, August 22. Warriors will play Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.