–CPL continues today with double-header
By Brandon Corlette
Twenty-one-year-old Pakistani batting talent Saim Ayub is relishing his maiden stint in the “Biggest Party in Sport”, with the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW).
After two matches this season in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Ayub has shown his explosive skill with an unbeaten 24 and 31.
According to the left-handed opener, he is enjoying playing with the Caribbean boys in a friendly environment.
“I was pretty excited to play in the tournament (CPL) for Guyana Amazon Warriors. I heard it is a good franchise, and brilliant environment, and I am enjoying the game. First match it got some rain, and it was difficult to bat, the pitch was wet, but I just focused on the positive and play my game,” Ayub said.
The pocket rocket also enjoys batting in the power play, where he can take on the bowlers. “I bat in the powerplay, so I have to take the advantage of that, and my game is to naturally hit the ball, take on the bowlers and I just try to do that, believe in what I practise for,” Ayub said.
Ayub also shared similar sentiments as Imran Tahir, as it relates to the positive and fearless brand of cricket that the Warriors want to play this season. “We have positive intent, and never fear, we play fearless cricket, and we are never afraid of getting out,” the young opener said.
“I have been to BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), at that time I was not that good to play all the matches, so I play two matches and fail in that. I then went to Pakistan Super League (PSL) and there I perform, so they watch that and picked me.”
During training sessions and off-field activities, Ayub has bonded really well with his Warriors team-mates, and he looked at home already. “These West Indies guys, I love them, they are very jolly, and they create a very good and friendly environment in which I love,” Ayub added.
Meanwhile, the 2023 CPL continues today, Saturday, August 26 with two matches. St Lucia Kings will play Trinbago Knight Riders from 10:00h while St Kitts and Nevis Patriots will play Barbados Royals from 19:00h. Warriors will play their next game on Sunday, August 27 against Jamaica Tallawahs at 10:00h local time at Warner Park, St Kitts. (GTimes)