Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) President Jonathan Yearwood has voiced strong criticism of the selection process for the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) Senior Inter-County team, describing it as “unfair” and lacking transparency.
In a social media post, Yearwood expressed disappointment over the omission of spinner Devon Lord, who has been one of the most consistent performers on the domestic circuit.
“The non-selection of Devon Lord to the Demerara Cricket Board Senior Inter-County team emphasises the unfairness of picking a team without having trial matches,” Yearwood wrote. “He was the leading wicket-taker last year and this year, but couldn’t find favour with the selectors.”
Lord’s record speaks for itself. He was the leading wicket-taker in last year’s Inter-County tournament, and has again been among the top performers this season. Despite his consistency, the selectors overlooked him for the current squad, raising questions about the criteria used for selection.
Yearwood argued that trial matches would have provided players with a fair opportunity to compete for places and would have given selectors a clearer picture of current form. His remarks have sparked debate in local cricket circles, with several fans and club officials echoing his concerns.
The DCB has not yet issued an official response to the criticism, but the omission of a proven performer like Lord is likely to increase pressure on the selectors to explain their decision-making process.
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