The head coach of the Guyana Harpy Eagles, Ryan Hercules, expressed confidence in his team’s ability to defend their title in the upcoming Regional Four-day championship.
However, rain has hampered the team’s preparations, impacting practice matches.
Hercules, a level three coach, acknowledged that the weather conditions were not ideal, with rain affecting scheduled practice games.
Despite the challenges, he expressed gratitude for the limited practice sessions they’ve had.
The team had to shift venues, but Hercules emphasized being grateful for the few days of preparation.
The Guyana Harpy Eagles are missing key players who are either on West Indies duties or involved in T20 obligations.
This situation has opened up opportunities for young players to step up and showcase their talent.
Hercules highlighted the importance of these opportunities for the development of younger players and the team’s transitional phase.
As defending champions, the Guyana Harpy Eagles have won six of the last nine championships.
They are scheduled to play against the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in their first match at the Conaree Cricket Center in St. Kitts on February 7.
Despite the weather challenges and the absence of key players, Hercules remains optimistic about the team’s performance in the upcoming tournament.