Deonarine backs Red Force for title

“I am very happy and delighted about being selected for the Red Force because it has been a challenge for myself and my family when playing for Guyana in terms of the new setup of Caribbean First Class cricket.

“Being contracted, and my family being in Trinidad was very difficult. My two children are two years and eight months old. My son is now starting school so my wife and I put a lot of thought into it and I decided to move over to Trinidad.

“I was lucky that Trinidad was able to get me with the swap with Bonner so I am very happy to be a part of the Red Force squad,” said Deonarine.

“The TTCB and LICA must be commended for the manner in which they worked together to ensure that I can play cricket and be with my wife and children. I have a young family and it was critical for me to be there to support my wife and be a father to my children.
“As a professional cricketer you have to make a lot of sacrifices but I did not want my family to suffer when there was an opportunity to play regional cricket and be with them,” said Deonarine.
He said that his wife Aneesa, who is the daughter of former West Indies and T&T mystery spinner Inshan Ali, is overjoyed that he is in Trinidad representing the Red Force.
“My wife is very happy because Trinidad is her home and I will be here to help raise our family. When I played for Guyana she always said that she wanted me to do well, but that she remains a T&T supporter. Now she can support me and the team I play for,” said Deonarine confidently.