Guyana Times article.
Georgetown, Guyana - The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) has reacted with total elation and satisfaction at the recalled of legspinner Devendra Bishoo, who makes a comeback into the West Indies side after three years.
Bishoo was named in a West Indies 14-man squad for the first Test against England, starting on Monday at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
President of the BCB, Anil Beharry, in an invited comment on Saturday is of the view that Bishoo’s recalled represents the rapid development and high standard of cricket in the Ancient County.
Beharry went on to say that it was a joy to see that the hard work of the board was getting the desired results.
Beharry also indicated that Bishoo was rewarded for all the hours spent working on his game and called on him to take full advantage of his opportunity.
“It was just a matter of time for him to earn that recall, Bishoo over the years has been working tremendously hard on his game, and that hard work has now paid off,†the BCB President stated.
Beharry further pointed out that Bishoo’s achievements will inspires the BCB administrators to work even harder.
On the other hand, the BCB says it is shocked and disappointed over the non-selection of left arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul.
The BCB, however, called on Permaul to continue his rapid progress.
Bishoo, 29, last played a Test match against Australia in April 2012. He has taken 40 wickets in 11 games at an average of 39.55.
But his recalled to the regional setup was based on his recent first-class form. Bishoo enjoyed his best first-class season when he took 61 wickets to help lead the Guyana Jaguars to the crown in the recently concluded WICB Professional Cricket League four-day tournament.
Hard work paid off
Meanwhile, Bishoo has credited hard work and changes to his bowling action for his recent success.
“Over the years I was struggling a little bit and but I started feeling more confident. I was feeling good. I was working hard. At the end of the day hard work always pays off,†said Bishoo on Friday.
“I made one or two adjustments with my bowling action and stuff like that. I am more comfortable now. Everything is going well and I am so happy. I think I am smarter when it comes to bowling and I am pretty confident in whatever I am doing.
Bishoo made his debut for the West Indies in 2011 and was that year named the International Crickt Council‘s (ICC) Emerging Cricketer of the Year.
“I’m very happy to be back in the West Indies camp,†he said.
“I was out of the team but I knew I was good enough to make my way back into the team. I made some changes to my action and now I would say I’m bowling the best I have ever bowled.â€
Further the West Indies have cut six names from their first training camp under new coach Phil Simmons, who began work last week.
Sheldon Cottrell, Miguel Cummins, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Leon Johnson and Veerasammy Permaul have all been stood down for the opening game of the three-match series.
But uncapped duo, 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Shai Hope and Carlos Brathwaite have been included in a 14-man squad.
The second Test will be played in St George’s, Grenada from April 21 while the final Test is scheduled to start on May 1 in Bridgetown, Barbados.
West Indies squad for first Test: Denesh Ramdin (capt/wk), Kraigg Brathwaite, Sulieman Benn, Devendra Bishoo, Jermaine Blackwood, Carlos Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Kemar Roach, Marlon Samuels, Devon Smith, Jerome Taylor.
First Published In The Guyana Times.
