– Bishoo strangely rested
Reigning champions Guyana Jaguars made one change to their squad for their fourth round day/ night home fixture against Barbados Pride in the Digicel Regional Four Day League starting at Providence on Friday.
Off-spinner, Eon Hooper, comes in for fast bowler Romario Shepherd is the lone change to the squad.
Hooper made his regional debut against Jamaica Scorpions in Round one and had to make way for pacer Romario Shepherd for the second and third rounds in the Leeward and Windward Islands of St. Kitts and St. Lucia respectively.
However, upon returning home, the defending champions opted for the slower bowler on the traditional spin-friendly Providence wicket.
Hooper did not take a wicket on debut but bowled economically and created pressure. He bowled 19 overs for 47 runs, including seven maidens and looked effective. No doubt he would be looking for a better outing in the match.
Missing from the squad is leg spinner Devendra Bishoo, who is yet to play a match this season. He missed the first three games due to international duties and will strangely be rested for this important clash.
The full squad reads: Rajendra Chandrika, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Shimron Hetmyer, Leon Johnson (Captain), Vishaul Singh (Vice Captain), Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Anthony Bramble, Veerasammy Permaul, Eon Hooper, Gudakesh Motie, Keon Joseph, and Christopher Barnwell. The Coach is Esuan Crandon, the Assistant Coach/Manager is Rayon Griffith, and the Physio is Beverley Nelson. The fourth round match is a top of the table clash as Jaguars and Pride are neck-to-neck in the race. Jaguars are on 33.6 and Pride on 33.4. The Hurricanes are not far behind on 29.4, followed by Scorpions on 28.6, then Red Force on 27 and Volcanoes on 17.6.
