Paul further called for persons to act smart, follow the guidelines of the health authorities, and stay home unless it is a necessary reason to leave home.
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Good vibes from Keemo ....
In reply to Narper
Love that boy.He makes me feel good about the future of WI cricket.To think he is still only 22 years old!!!
In reply to Dukes
A well grounded and a humble generous young man.
His heart is in the right place.
In reply to Narper
Keemo makes me very proud!
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Late last night I saw a profile of Oshane Thomas.It was moving and gave me a very good vibe as well.One can only wish the young man all the best.He talked about the murder of his teenage brother when Oshane was 10 years old and how it devastated his mother and how he cried all day. I criticized him in the past for lacking stamina but I know that he will sort that out and become a success in test cricket.
Keemo is a level headed youngster.. de thing ah admire the most about him is his attitude.. once he know you he would never pass you straight.. and most times he's the first one calling out to you..
Always willing to help.. Still remember the first time ah played against him.. he was about 13 or so and playing for Wakenaam already.. as usual his old man was there with him.. Keemo failed in de match and after the game his old man was carrying his gears bag home on a bicycle.. someone shouted to him and seh why yuh wasting time with that big gears bag.. de boy aint going nowhere.. his father turned stopped and told the man.. yuh see this bag.. the owner and this bag will be on the WI team one day
Another time we played against them in Essequibo.. someone in de crowd talked something about him and his dad heard.. end up into an argument and the person pushed his dad I think.. Keemo was on de other side of the ground fielding.. ah dont know how he saw.. but all of ah sudden Keemo tek off sprinting towards dem.. everybody had to run behind him just to hold him back
The bond with he and his dad is special.. think thats one of the reason he's still level headed.. got some good people around him too. Smart youth too.. already investing wisely..De man in the mining business already
In reply to anthonyp
Lovely stories bro.
In reply to Dukes
In reply to Narper
Keemo has been a joy to see. Very determined and very astute, he always gives at least 100 percent for whatever team he plays for, be it Guyana, WI, Delhi Capitals, or Team Saxacalli or Team Family and Friends!
The physical demands of international cricket seem to be more than he can handle, but he might find ways to overcome them. (That's why I think he should concentrate on his batting and bowl less.)
The Delhi Capitals and many young Indian cricketers love Keemo. That alone is testimony to his universal good qualities as a person.
In reply to Norm
Oshane Thomas
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In reply to Dukes
Keemo breaks down every match, or other match, in longer formats. He has no future as a WI player if he cannot maintain fitness.
Many an outstanding batsman eased up on their bowling to focus on their batting, including Fredericks and Kalli.
In reply to Narper
Awesome. I like his thinking.
In reply to Norm
Do you remember Usain Bolt used to break down very often when he was a teenager?With proper fitness management that can be overcome.
In reply to Dukes
True, but Usain had knowledgeable and experienced people around him to help him thru his fitness challenges.
Keemo does not. Many other outstanding Guyanese cricketers did not, either. Guyana just does not have people with the knowledge, experience, equipment, culture, etc, to keep its sportsmen fit.
Gibbs and Croft were the exceptions when it came to the poor fitness of Guyanese bowlers overall. Both Pestano and Nial Smith showed that the fitness problems are still present for Guyanese bowlers, and even their batsmen.
This may explain in part why Guyana does not produce many good pacers, why their top batsmen seem prone to injury (with some exceptions), etc.
The odds against Keemo becoming a good WI pace bowler are great, notwithstanding his ability to swing the red ball significantly.
In reply to Norm
People who are successful in life, defy the odds with hard work and determination.I agree with you that the odds may not be in his favor but he is a winner and winners never quit.
In reply to Dukes
Thanks for the Oshane profile video link. I finally got to view it. The tragedy in Oshane's life has obviously had an enormous effect on him and his family.
It is good to see he is well-liked by everyone, famous or not. I look forward to him moving forward in cricket.
In reply to Narper
Top stuff from the youngster.
In reply to Narper
Wonderful!
In reply to Dukes
Keemo want to be remembered as a great.. check out his latest interview
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In reply to anthonyp
Very nice.That boy is a keeper.
In reply to Narper
Been a fan of this lad since the Mankad thing. Not because of the mankad but because of how he dealt with the blow back mentally. Showed immense character. WI cricket needs people with his courage and mental strength