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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — New West Indies recruit John Campbell has credited the dedication of his grandfather, Clive Campbell, for paving the way for him to become a cricketer and reach as far as the international stage.

Campbell, who hails from the parish of St Ann in Jamaica, has represented the region at all age group levels, and is relishing the chance to make his international debut.

“It's a dream come true, a boyhood dream for me. I'm elated to be selected at the moment — I'm very, very happy,” the left-hander said.

“It's been a while coming, from Under-15 all the way through the Jamaica team, through the 'A' team and now to reach this level. But not just me but also for my family… especially my grandfather.

“His name is Clive Campbell; he was also my first coach and taught me many, many things about cricket and in life. I'm a country boy, as they say, so he helped me with my cricket and overall, so it's also his dream to see me play for the West Indies in a Test match.”


He continued: “Growing up in Jamaica, I always had that dream that one day I would make it. But dreams don't work unless you do the work, so I know there was a lot more to it than just the talent.

“My grandfather always talked about discipline and hard work and now I have reached this stage, now is where the work has to continue. I'm happy to get into the team, actually I feel great, but I know the game at this level (Test) is not going to be easy, so I have to continue to push hard and stay very patient and disciplined.”

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports/campbell-hails-grandfather-in-rise-to-highest-level_154822?profile=1511

Great attitude with hard work, discipline and humility the sky is the limit.

In reply to Slipfeeler

His no show in the Presi game thus far is not encouraging

Let me add with the bat!

In reply to Slipfeeler

Yep. He certainly doesn't sound like an X-Man nor Franklin Rose, Leon Garrick, his parisheeners.

In reply to Slipfeeler

I hope he knows that making the team is one major achievement but ensuring he remains on the team requires harder work and discipline

In reply to Narper

Understandable making the team is a wonderful achievement. However, the real hard work, focus, patience, humility and study of the game really starts now, if he has any intentions of not just remaining in the team but also becoming one of the best in the world.

I thought he was from St Mary.

In reply to Slipfeeler… another from St. Ann, 3 of the previous had shown some "mental instability".

In reply to Drapsey… they messed up X-man, let the yute smoke. He scored runs when he was allowed to.

In reply to natty_forever

to be honest if he doesn't score some runs against this opposition in these games currently played under a no pressure friendly atmosphere then come the test match when he is certain to play then I fear for his mental state.

In reply to Raggs… here is hoping he is made of sterner stuff, and the higher level brings out the best in him. Feel I shud say a prayer just about now.

In reply to natty_forever

with a first class batting average of just over 30 against the opening attack of broad/anderson...obiah could be better than prayer

In reply to Raggs… heading to St. Thomas now!

In reply to natty_forever

A wonder if a can get a white fowl … anyone know of anyone with white fowls in abundance in the Yaad?

In reply to natty_forever

yuh might need a fowl pen full. pure clean white with not a touch of dirt on dem...

In reply to Raggs…

In reply to natty_forever

2 while fowls can't help, you need eleven.

In reply to natty_forever

Side effects of the highest grade they blazed?