debut: 3/6/03
9,995 runs
Guyana's Matthew Nandu had a rousing start to his career, scoring a century on first-class debut and almost repeating the feat on List A debut, in 2023. He then suffered a slump in form but is rising again, having topped the run-charts for Guyana in the 2024 Super 50 competition, with 260 runs in six innings at an average of 43.33. The 21-year-old has now been appointed Guyana's vice-captain as they prepare to defend their four-day title in the West Indies Championship, which will kick off on January 29.
Guyana will open their campaign against Barbados at Providence. Nandu has fond memories of his 126, spanning over eight hours, against the same opposition on debut in North Sound almost two years ago.
"Before making my debut I was nervous but after I got a hundred it was a special feeling," Nandu recalled, speaking to ESPNcricinfo during a camp at the Super Kings Academy in Chennai in December 2024. "Yes, not many people can say that they have a hundred on debut, but I think we can now leave that behind and keep moving forward. "I don't want to look back at the past, I want to continue looking at tomorrow and what it brings."
debut: 2/2/23
2,002 runs
interestingly, his batting idols have two completely different batting styles. Maybe he admires the combination of Chanderpaul's obduracy and Hope's flair. Chanders' test batting and Hope's white ball prowess. It would be fantastic if he could combine these into one super special career. Good luck in 2025, young Nandu. You are on my must watch list.
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