Full name: Gajanand Singh
Born: October 3, 1987, Berbice, Guyana
Current age: 30 years 304 days
Major teams: Guyana, Guyana Amazon Warriors, West Indies Under-19s
Batting style: Left-hand bat
Bowling style: Left-arm medium
If you enjoyed Gajanand Singh’s show-stopping performance in the Hero Caribbean Premier League 2017 tournament, then you are in for a treat this year as the Berbician promises an even bigger and better spectacle. Singh is currently returning for his second stint with the Guyana Amazon Warriors.
He said it is a pleasure to be back on the squad noting that it is an opportunity to show what Guyanese cricketers are capable of. Last year, Singh batted brilliantly for the Warriors and led them to their first victory in the tournament.
“It’s all about giving your best shot in the field and off the field and do your best for the team and produce in whatever situation you find yourself in. This year the fans can expect a bigger and better show. They will see the entire team working to get us over the finish line and lift that trophy we so want.”
Singh made his first-class debut in 2008 for Guyana against Jamaica. It was for the Guyana Amazon Warriors that he made his T20 debut against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. However, Singh is a talented but underutilized cricketer.
Singh was lost in the mix after his last first-class outing in 2011, however, now that he is back in the mix he plans to give a more productive effort to fulfil his dream of playing Test Cricket one day. As early as youth cricket Singh was earmarked as one for the future, however, after playing at the ICC U-19 Youth World Cup and debuting at the first class level two years later, he faded from the scene.
There were always concerns about his absence from the local scene. Nevertheless, after a hiatus from the game, he resumed playing in professional leagues outside of Guyana and due to his strides in those leagues he was encouraged to pursue his original dream which is to play at the international level.
Every step he takes he is getting closer and he believes once he is given a fair opportunity he will reach there quickly base on self-application and maturity. He is grateful for the support from his family, friends and players.
“It’s always amazing to play cricket at a high level and even better to represent your home country. To be given the opportunity to play for thousands of fans here in Guyana and across the Caribbean and even fans who are overseas is one that I cherish and look forward to performing,” he says.
Singh is promising his all on the field and is urging the Warriors fans to rally around them as they hope to capture the trophy this year. The Warriors have already begun training and the guys are in top form waiting to hit the field against St Kitts and Nevis on August 9. (Guyana Times Sunday Magazine)
