Millington backing Guyana ladies to bring home title

By Clifton Ross

National spinner Plaffiana Millington has said she’s looking to play a key role in Guyana’s campaign at the upcoming Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional 50 Overs tourney.

Via social media, the Berbician told Guyana Times Sport on Friday that she was eager to go out and do what she does best — taking wickets for her country.
“My aim this year is to be in the top 3 at least for most wickets in the tournament. We have 8 games, I’m looking to get at least 3 wickets in each game, both 50 and T20”, she said.

Following their inter-county tourney which was affected by rain, the ladies were encamped for more than a week at the indoor facility at LBI on the East Coast of Demerara, before winging out to Jamaica a few days ago.
Speaking on the team’s training and possible plans, Millington said the ladies would need to execute all their plans well.

“Well, the weather wasn’t too much on our side, but that’s the work of God, we can’t stop that. We had a few sessions at the stadium and (at) Everest, we made good use of the conditions there when we had it. The girls have been working along well, the team spirit is high,” she disclosed.

She continued, “Togetherness is there; all that’s left to do is to put out the hard work, now that we have a new coach and he’s been good so far and he’s also impressed with our work,” added the off-spinner.

Millington, who has been one of the best spinners in Guyana, has represented Guyana on numerous occasions, but said this year she has been doing extra work in order to put out her ‘A’ game.

“I’ve been working on my fitness, doing a lot of gym work. For me, my bowling is natural, so I pay more emphasis on my fitness and my batting. After this tournament, I’ll continue working on them as well,” she disclosed.

With a powerhouse team featuring players like Subrina Munroe, skipper Tremayne Smartt, Erva Giddings, Shamaine Campbell and other high-profile international players, Millington believes the energy in the camp could play a huge role in Guyana bringing home hardware within the next few weeks.

“Well, while preparing for this tournament, everyone’s been having that feelings that we can take the championship this year. Saying it is one thing, but doing the actual work on the field, it all depends on everyone’s effort to get there; and it’s important, because the last time we went to a finals was in 2013, and it’s about time we take home the trophy,” she said.

She concluded, “Also, as the host of the Women’s World Cup, winning this tournament will make the Guyana board so proud, as well as our fellow Guyanese.”