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Warrican returns from injury for Barbados Pride


by Anmar Goodridge-Boyce

LEFT-ARM SPINNER Jomel Warrican is back and will be expected to boost the Barbados Pride in their clash against Windward Islands at Kensington Oval.

Barbados Pride are fresh from an emphatic victory over Trinidad and Tobago last week in the WICB Professional Cricket League 4 Day tournament, and are confident of a fifth straight win with the return of the 27-year-old Saint Vincent born bowler.

Warrican who was sidelined for five weeks following a dislocated finger said he was excited to rejoin the squad after a lengthy injury.

“ It feels great to be back. The process was long and painful but I had to stay positive in order to get back on the field. I also had to put in a lot of work to be fit.  I am confident with the ball and even the bat,” he said.
(Left Arm spinner Jomel Warrican)

Warrican has identified opening batsman Devon Smith and wicket-keeper batsman Andre Fletcher as the danger men for the visitors.

“They are the backbone of the Windwards batting. If I can help my team get these guys out it will be a bonus for us going forward. I just want to have a good performance and maybe get five wickets so we can continue to win and lead the competition,” he said.

Skipper Kraigg Brathwaite has lauded the hosts for their performances so far in the regional competition but is warning his players not to become contented.

“We do not want to be complacent that is the main thing. We have been doing well, winning our games. There is no pressure. We are playing a game at the time.

We are feeling pretty good. I would say the boys are confident. We are working hard, this last training session we are just putting in that needed work to get ready for tomorrow,” he said.

“In the first game they beat us. I think Windwards have a good experience team. They always play well in Barbados as well so we have to play strong and do not estimate them at all.

“We must play our cricket session-by-session and day-by-day that is the only way. We are not thinking very far ahead at this stage right now. We have our team goals and it is important to stick to them.

It is key for us to stay extremely discipline in every aspect, whether it is batting or bowling and in the field as well,” Braithwaite added.

Head coach Emmerson Trotman says he is optimistic to get a result against Windwards given the pride were defeated when the two teams met last year.

“ The guys have been working hard as usual, they are pretty confident. They are playing good solid cricket and I am happy with their performance for the past few games.

“Winning four games straight calls for a lot of discipline, confidence and good execution and good team spirit those are the areas that contributed to our success.

We have lost the first game to them so we must go out very serious and focus on all of their players,” he said.


Barbados are top of the standings with a record of four wins and one loss.


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