Former West Indies opening batsman Sewnarine Chattergoon said that after not making the final cut for the ongoing NAGICO Regional Super50 tournament his sights are now firmly locked on the upcoming four-day format which is scheduled to bowl off on February 28.
The left-hander spoke with Stabroek Sports yesterday on the eve of a planned encampment for those players seeking to make the final cut.
Today’s camp will be conducted by former West Indies fast bowler Reon King, Guyana and Berbice Cricket Board Senior coach Julian Moore and National coach Quasen Nedd.
Chattergoon, who did not make the final 14 member squad for the 50-over format, said that he was not disappointed and that the selectors did their job and came up with the best possible team for the Super50 tournament.
The former West Indies Test and ODI batsman also pointed out that his form and fitness was at peak condition and he praised the preparatory camp (Super50) for bringing him up to scratch.
“For the past year I have been totally fit mentally and physically. I’m just enjoying my cricket and also enjoying the break I’m having right now before we break for camp again,” he declared.
According to Chattergoon, his objectives from today will primarily surround making an impact in the four-day format.
The players in training for the regional four day competition will recommence training at the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Indoor Cricket Facility and Chattergoon is optimistic that the use of this venue will further enhance their form and improve on their technical areas.
“Obviously I will continue to train and work on my fitness while working on fine-tuning the technical aspect of my game,” he said.
He added that he will be looking forward to working along with the team of trainers and the pair of army officers who played an integral in all parts of the players’ excelling physically over the past month.
The team will commence training at 6:30hrs today with fitness sessions followed by batting and bowling net sessions at the indoor facility.
The four-day players are as listed: Sewnarine Chattergoon, Jason Sinclair, Rajendra Chandrika, Anthony Adams, Ryan Ramdass, Keon Joseph, Chanderpaul Hemraj, Vishal Singh, Rajiv Ivan, Ricardo Adams, Totaram Bishun, Zaheer Mohamed, Amir Khan, Shaquille Williams, Jonathan Foo, Royan Fredericks, Andre Stoll and Ron Thompson.
