Guyana Jaguars skipper and West Indies player, Leon Johnson is among three nominees for the cricketer of the year accolade when the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) hosts its Annual Award Ceremony for 2016 on Thursday at the Umana Yana, starting at 19:00h.
Leon Johnson
Johnson led the way with the bat for the Jaguars in the 2015-16 edition of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB)/ Professional Cricket League (PCL) as his team claimed the title. He also played in the West Indies Test team up to their most recent match but his performance was not as good as it was at the Regional level or anywhere close.
Devendra Bishoo and Vishaul Singh are the other two shortlisted to cop the award. Bishoo had good performances at the Test level recently with his career best figures of 8-49 against Pakistan which also allowed him his first 10 wicket match haul at the international level being the highlight of it all.
Meanwhile, Singh has performed remarkable with the bat for the Jaguars over the past year and as a result was selected to represent the West Indies A where he recorded his highest first class score to date, 161 in the first “Test.”
Shemaine Campbelle
West Indies players Shemaine Campbelle, Tremayne Smartt and Erva Giddings were the nominees for the female cricketer of the year. However, Campbelle is tipped to take home the honour in this category after being the standout in the WICB Women’s 50 over tournament which was hosted right here earlier this year.
For the club of the year award, Albion Sports Club, Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) and Rosehall Town Youth and Sports Club are the club listed for the top prize. This category is also a close one to call.
The event will feature an address from special guest, Director of WICB Conde Riley.
