… says Beaton never listens to the ECB or GCB

DESPITE not having a system designed to detect possible deficiencies in bowlers, not only in Guyana but also in the entire region, acting president of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and president of the Essequibo Cricket Board (ECB), Fizul Bacchus, is of the opinion that Guyanese fast bowler Ronsford Beaton should accept full responsibility for his bowling action.

Beaton, the 25-year-old, was suspended from bowling in international cricket by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday after he failed an independent assessment over his bowling action.

The fast bowler had been reported with a suspect bowling action during the second ODI against New Zealand in Christchurch on December 24.
“It’s simple. Beaton never listened to the Essequibo Cricket Board or the Guyana Cricket Board. You can’t talk to Beaton. He never listens to anyone. He’s just not a disciplined player,” Bacchus said.

Bacchus comments came even after the local cricket board and by extension Cricket West Indies (CWI), failure over the years to implement a structure where players’ technical and tactical skills are closely monitored.
“While I am totally sorry for him (Beaton), I will not blame anyone but Beaton himself,” Bacchus pointed out.

Beaton will join CWI’s ongoing fast-bowling camp in Antigua as part of his remedial programme, following which he will undergo reassessment.
Director of CWI, Jimmy Adams says the Board is fully committed to working with Beaton during this period of remedial work which will hopefully accelerate his successful re-admission to the professional game.

Meanwhile, Beaton may play domestic cricket in West Indies subject to Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) consent. However, the suspension will be enforced by all cricket boards for domestic events under them.

He, however, may still be able to play in the upcoming Caribbean Premier League starting in August, where he was a 10th round pick for reigning champions Trinbago Knight Riders at the recent draft.

However, CWI will have to approve his participation.
The Essequibian made his first-class debut in March 2011 but first caught eye during the 2012 Under-19 World Cup for his ability to bowl at a brisk pace. He has played two ODIs for West Indies, both in New Zealand in December 2017.