By Tyriq Walters

Chairman of Selectors of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), Ramnaresh Sarwan, has clarified the thinking behind several of the most talked-about decisions in the selection of Guyana’s squad for the upcoming Cricket West Indies Regional Super50 Cup.

Among the notable absentees is Kevin Sinclair, who had a productive season with the bat and ball during the recently concluded county competitions. Sarwan, however, said his non-selection was a deliberate move meant to help the player mature further.

“I don’t want to dive into too much detail, but I think what we’re doing with Kevin now, in terms of not being selected, will be better for him rather than picking him right away,” Sarwan explained. “There were things going on that he needed to address, like appreciating his teammates and the game a lot more. Hopefully this experience will make him better.”

Sarwan also confirmed that Jonathan Van Lange was not considered for selection because of the U19 World Cup, which will be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia. “Yes, that’s correct. He wasn’t selected because he’s abroad,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the inclusion of Sylus Tyndall, who did not bowl a ball in the last county tournament, raised eyebrows among cricket followers. But Sarwan defended the decision, noting that the fast bowler is finally injury-free after years of rehabilitation.

“Tyndall is someone we’ve invested in for a few years now. He never really had the opportunity to play because of injury. This is the first time he’s 100 percent fit, so it’s only right we give him a fair opportunity to represent Guyana,” Sarwan said.

He added that Tyndall brings a rare dimension to Guyana’s bowling attack. “With his height, he offers something different to what people are accustomed to in the Caribbean. We’re hoping he makes a difference in the tournament.”

With the Super50 Cup fast approaching, Sarwan maintains that the squad’s blend of youth, discipline, and renewed focus could finally deliver success after two decades of waiting.