“Training and dedication kept me going”

̶ Ricardo Adams eager to showcase talent at senior level

By Akeem Greene

Crafty left-arm spin and pugnacious batting are two attributes that will come to mind if one is asked to describe Ricardo Adams as a cricketer.
His years of knocking at the doors for senior duties has been rewarded with a selection on the Twenty20 squad for the 2nd annual ABCA Independence T20 Tournament slated from October 6 to 14 in Antigua.
“It is very pleasing to be selected because I have been working hard in training. Training and dedication kept me going and as long as I work hard and with time anything is possible,” the former National Youth player told Guyana Times Sport on Monday.

Playing for this native Essequibo in the on-going Guyana Jaguars Franchise three-day league, Adams has been blowing up headlines for either stellar performances with bat or ball.
Most notably, he blasted a whirlwind 145 not out against Lower Corentyne and just last weekend he made a majestic 116 not out humbling the powerhouse of Georgetown by putting their bowlers to the sword with some counter-attacking innings which helped his side register another victory and stay at top of the points table.
“I rate that innings [116 not out] as one of the best because it’s always nice to score a 100 against top teams like Georgetown. Essequibo has been playing as a team and the guys are gelling well. We have lots of experience in the team,” the 22 year-old contended.
With the limelight not set to be on the player, where much pundits of the sport have spoken glowing about regarding his talent, he is no way daunted by the challenge.
The Wakenaam-born disclosed, “If given the chance in the playing XI. I just want to do my best in terms of scoring runs, taking wickets and winning games for Guyana.”
The robust built player who first donned national colours in 2009 when he played in the regional u-15 tournament in Trinidad and Tobago also looks forward to getting a chance to play for Guyana in the longer formats.
“Whether it be the long version or short, it is just for me to go out there and apply myself.”
Attempting to model his career after West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, the Police Sports Club player is grateful or the support of his friends and family and confidentky stated that he has “plans on making them proud.”
Adams will be joined by fellow Essequibo players Ronsford Beaton and Keemo Paul in the 15-man squad. The other members of the squad consist of Robin Bacchus, Gajanand Singh, Leon Johnson (captain), Chanderpaul Hemraj, Jonathan Foo, Anthony Bramble, Sherfane Rutherford, Veerasammy Permaul, Steven Jacobs, Romario Shepherd, Christopher Barnwell, Ramaal Lewis.