Rookie batsman Beckford replaces Blackwood in Scorpions squad
Tue, Apr 9, ’24
HOUGH thrilled on the prospect of creating his senior crew debut, former Jamaica youth batsman Justin Beckford says he’s conscious {that a} larger diploma of focus will probably be required to achieve success in first-class cricket.
Beckford, a former nationwide age-group captain who additionally represented the West Indies Underneath-19s, is among the many 13-member Jamaica Scorpions squad chosen for the sixth-round regional four-day match towards title-holders Guyana Harpy Eagles. The competition is about for Sabina Park, beginning Wednesday.
“The sensation is a particular one; I’m very excited to have the prospect, not simply to signify my nation however [to] signify all of the individuals who believed in me. All in all, I’ve been dreaming of this second and the Lord is devoted,” the 19-year-old Lucas Cricket Membership participant advised the Jamaica Observer.
The number of Beckford comes as out-of-favour West Indies batsman Jermaine Blackwood is overlooked of the Scorpions squad after an abysmal run within the regional four-day match. The 32-year-old Blackwood, a former Take a look at vice-captain and a cornerstone of Jamaica’s batting since his first-class debut in 2012, has a high rating of 27 in 9 innings this season.
In drawing a comparability to what he has skilled on the youth and membership ranges, Beckford mentioned he expects “far more consistency” from opposing gamers in all departments of first-class cricket.
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