ASHMEAD Nedd, the left-arm spin sensation, is set to make his highly anticipated Guyana Harpy Eagles Four-Day debut, aiming to replicate his stellar 2024 form and propel the Eagles to championship glory in the final two rounds of the 2025 West Indies Four-Day Championship.
Nedd, who amassed 33 wickets in the 2024 campaign, playing for West Indies Academy, placing him third among the tournament’s leading wicket-takers, returns to the Eagles squad with a wealth of experience, albeit all previously gained with the West Indies Academy.
His arrival is a timely boost for the Eagles, who are leading the points table and seeking to defend their title.
Having missed the first five rounds of the competition, Nedd is eager to make an immediate impact.
His presence fills a significant void left by Gudakesh Motie, currently engaged in T20 league commitments in Pakistan.
Nedd’s proven wicket-taking ability is expected to be a crucial asset for the Eagles navigating these pivotal matches.
Speaking to the media, Nedd expressed his eagerness to contribute to the Eagles’ title push, emphasising his determination to deliver strong performances and maintain the team’s winning momentum.
Nedd’s return adds another dimension to the Eagles’ bowling attack, and his performance in these crucial matches could prove decisive in determining the championship outcome.
The Harpy Eagles’ journey to the championship culminates in two crucial encounters. They face the Leeward Islands Hurricanes at Warner Park, starting today at 10:00 hours, followed by a potential title-deciding clash against Trinidad and Tobago Red Force at Queen’s Park Oval from April 9.
The Harpy Eagles currently lead the standings with 102.6 points, holding a slender lead over the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force (101).
The Leeward Islands Hurricanes (79.6) occupy third place, followed by the Barbados Pride, Jamaica Scorpions, Windward Islands Volcanoes, Combined Campuses and Colleges, and the West Indies Academy.
Squads:
Leeward Islands Hurricanes: Rahkeem Cornwall (captain), Karima Gore, Jewel Andrew, Jahmar Hamilton, Mikyle Louis, Kadeem Henry, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh Jr., Javier Spencer, Keacy Carty, Chamiqueko Landerfort, Daniel Doram, Justin Greaves.
Guyana Harpy Eagles: Tevin Imlach (captain), Kemol Savory (vice-captain), Kevlon Anderson, Matthew Nandu, Raymond Perez, Kevin Sinclair, Keemo Paul, Nial Smith, Veerasammy Permaul, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Richie Looknauth, Ashmead Nedd, Isai Thorne.