Elegant right-handed opening batsman Avinash Singh expressed delight with his top-batting performance after the completion of the 2017 Ontario Softball Cricket League (OSCL) tournament. Singh, who hails from Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara, demonstrated his consistency with an aggregate of 270 runs from 14 matches representing Better Hope Sports Club in the A Division.
“I [am] extremely happy with my performance this season especially topping the batting; the hard work certainly paid off and I will remember it for a very long time,” Singh commented.
His highest score of 84 came against his former teammates and Singh mentioned that was a memorable innings but noted he was more than determined to get a three-figure mark; however, he also expressed satisfaction with his average of 33.75.
“Playing in the OSCL for the past 13 consecutive years and still able to make an impression is pleasing; I know the competition was going to be very stiff and most batsmen would have also wanted to dominate, but it was a great honour to head the list,” the 42-year-old versatile all-rounder declared.
Despite his team had to settle at the number five spot with 47 points from their allotted 14 matches, Singh felt they played excellent cricket from the commencement of the tournament. Dant emerged as the champions with 67 points from the same number of games.
“We played as a team throughout the tournament but as I said there was always stiff competition but the guys showed great enthusiasm and no doubt we can be the victorious side in 2018,” Singh related. In addition to the 20-over category, Singh made an impact too in the 10-over version where he was named MVP in the Consultation final.
He also reflected on his previous outstanding performances during his softball cricketing career featuring for various clubs in the OSCL competitions.
In 2006, Singh was the top batsman with 457 runs in the B Division while he came in third with 276 runs at the A Division in 2010. The following year, Singh was again prolific chalking up 573 runs back at the B Division.
Meanwhile, since the formation of the OSCL in 1996, a large number of Guyanese cricketers have been representing different teams and showcasing their talents with also resounding performances.
