Yadram in Windwards Volcanoes 14-man Super 50 squad

By Brandon Corlette

Former Guyana Jaguars first class player and West Indies Under-19 player, Bhaskar Yadram, is on the verge of new beginnings. On November 6, 2019, the Regional Super 50 Tournament is set to bowl off, and this 20-year-old has been named in the 14-member Windward Islands Volcanoes squad.

Earlier, Yadram had good outings in the practice matches. This publication caught up with the Volcanoes new recruit, who said he is thankful for this opportunity. He said he has been working hard with the team, and has been enjoying every moment. With the Regional arena being used as the yardstick for West Indies selection and even Caribbean Premier League selection, Yadram has set himself some goals when he gets his opportunity with the Volcanoes in the Super 50 tournament.

“I’m setting myself small targets in batting, then look to build on them, also to help the team to progress further in the tournament. In my bowling, I am just looking to be consistent most times and build pressure,” the emerging all-rounder said.
This Guyanese, who played two first class matches for Guyana Jaguars, has been adapting well in the new environment with the Volcanoes players. “The training facility is very good here. They have good artificial surfaces that you can use during rainy days, also they lately bring in the bowling machine”, Yadram explained.
Yadram had captained Guyana Under-19, and has been a name that has dominated cricket in Guyana. He had also played some of his junior cricket in Berbice with the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC). He is in a good state of mind with the Volcanoes set-up. Sharing some sentiments on the playing conditions in the Windward Islands, Yadram had this to say: “The pitches are better and the ball is coming on nicely to the bat and getting nice bounce, so I have to adapt to it and move on”.
The Volcanoes are equipped with some experienced players with the likes of Regional bully Devon Smith and Captain Kirk Edwards. Yadram disclosed that these players have been sharing their wealth of experience. “It’s a good thing, for the past weeks I’ve been working with Krik and Devon in my batting. As senior players, they have been working on my skills and telling me about the difference from Under-19 level and senior cricket. It’s a harder game, epically the 4-day format”, Yadram highlighted.
When the time comes, Yadram will be eager to perform well for the Volcanoes team.
The following players have been selected to represent the Windwards Volcanoes in the Colonial Medical Insurance Super 50 Cup scheduled for Trinidad & Tobago November – December 2019.
1. Kirk Edwards (Captain)
2. Kavem Hodge (Vice-Captain)
3. Devon Smith
4. Desron Maloney
5. Alick Athanaze
6. Emmanuel Stewart
7. Keron Cottoy
8. Bhaskar Yadram
9. Ryan John
10. Shane Shillingford
11. Larry Edward
12. Ray Jordan
13. Shermon Lewis
14. Dillon Douglas

Team Management Unit
• Andrew Richardson (Head Coach)
• Junior Murray (Assistant Coach)
• Mario Christopher (Physiotherapist)

Notes
• Sunil Ambris was not considered for selection as he will be on assignment with the West Indies Senior Team.
• Obed McCoy is recovering from injury and was therefore not considered for selection.