Rayon Griffith appointed Guyana Amazon Warriors’ Head Coach

The Guyana Amazon Warriors Franchise have announced the appointment of Rayon Griffith as Head Coach for the 2022 season of the HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

Griffith is no stranger to the Guyana Amazon Warriors, having performed in the capacity of Head Coach last season. Prior to that, Griffith had served three seasons as the Assistant Coach for the five-time finalists.
Currently, the 43-year-old Level Three-certified coach serves as the West Indies Senior Men’s Fielding Coach, while also completing stints with the West Indies A team and the Guyana national side, wherein he was instrumental in the franchise winning five consecutive First-Class titles.
During his playing days, Griffith featured in 22 First Class matches and 22 List A games, wherein he took 56 and 22 wickets respectively. He has had a high score of 82 not out, before hanging up his gloves after the 2007 season.

Speaking on his appointment, Griffith has said, “It is truly a privilege to continue with the Guyana Amazon Warriors, this time in the capacity of Head Coach. I am overjoyed that the franchise has decided to appoint me in this role. This franchise holds a special place in my heart, and working along with them has been a remarkable experience. I have no doubt this season will be nothing short of fantastic.”
Griffith added, “I am really looking forward to working with the team. We have a number of quality players, both locally, regionally and internationally. Some of them have been with the franchise for a number of years, and I enjoy working with them.”
Dr. Bobby Ramroop, Chairman of the Guyana Amazon Warriors, has said, “We are excited to have Rayon Griffith at the helm of our coaching staff this year. He has been a key member of this family for a number of years, and has worked exceptionally well. We wish him well in his new role, and look forward to a successful season.”
The 2022 men’s Hero CPL tournament will take place from August 31 to September 30. The host countries for 2022 will be St Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago, and Guyana.
The running of the first Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) will take place in 2022. It will feature Barbados Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors, and Trinbago Knight Riders. The WCPL will take place in St Kitts & Nevis from August 31 to September 4.