Hooper replaces Bishoo for Jaguars

Hooper replaces Bishoo for Jaguars opening match


AFTER an impressive outing with the ball in the recent Jaguars 3-Day Professional Cricket League, off-spinner Eon Hooper has been selected as the replacement for leg spinner Devendra Bishoo, for the opening round of the PCL/Digicel Sportsmax Regional 4-Day match between Guyana Jaguars and Jamaica Scorpions. Bishoo, who had wrecked Pakistan in their second Test against West Indies and finished with 18 wickets in the 3-match series, has been called up for the tri-series in Zimbabwe involving the hosts, West Indies and Sri Lanka.
The tour is scheduled for November 12 to 30 and comprises seven ODIs.
Bishoo’s departure led to the selection of Hooper who accounted for the most wickets (44) in the Jaguars 3-Day Professional Cricket League. He had five five-wicket hauls with his best figure being 6-46 against Georgetown.
The off-spinner also had a five-wicket haul in the Guyana Jaguars’ first practice match at Everest Cricket Club ground in preparation for the Regional 4-Day League.
Hooper showed great control, was consistent and witty in his approach to bowling and demonstrated high levels of confidence and positivity. He hails from Berbice and is a product of Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club. He represented Upper Corentyne in the Jaguars’ 3-Day League.
The Jaguars versus Scorpions four-day match starts tomorrow at the Guyana National Stadium – November 11 to 14 – starting from 09:30hrs each day.