Redman aiming for consistent performances when cricket resumes

…urges athletes to respect social distancing rules
The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) has had a successful run in its 2019-2020 season.

However, it has been forced on the back foot in taking an indefinite break, mainly on account of the COVID-19 pandemic which has crippled nations. Nevertheless, players such as Akeem Redman continue to train in adherence with the social distancing protocols.
Redman is a cricketing all-rounder who plays for the Transport Sports Club. In an interview with Guyana Times Sport, Redman highlighted some of his memorable performances during the season, the improvements he hoped to make and what athletes could do to keep fit during this period.
“In terms of wickets taken, I bagged 2-27 against DCC, 2-28 against Sophia, 4-23 against Buxton; I bowled economical in the other matches that I played. My best figures were 4-23 from 8 overs against Buxton. In my batting, I top-scored with 48 from 15 balls against Buxton. This season I didn’t get a chance to bat in most of the games that I’ve played since I’m a low-order batman.”

Improvements
“I really need to work on my fitness, both physically and mentally. My goal is: try to work hard to reach to the highest level. I think that I’ve got what it takes to play at the highest level; building my self-confidence is one of the biggest things I need to work on.”

Advice to athletes
“Everyone in the sport community is feeling the impact of COVID-19. Events and competitive seasons at all sports levels are being cancelled and training facilities are closed. While you may not be able to go to the gym to train or work out, there are other creative alternatives to help you stay physically active. If you decide to go for a run or engage in physical activity outside, make sure to respect social distancing recommendations. If you opt to exercise within your home, use what you have at your disposal. For example, if you do not have exercise equipment, you can use stairs, chairs, and water bottles or cans to replace weights. You can also look online for trusted sources offering different workout options that suit your interests and needs. So, my advice to all athletes is utilise the time that they have at home to stay fit.”