GUYANESE fast bowling all-rounder Joshua Jones is making waves in English First Division cricket playing for Bilston Cricket Club in Leicestershire County.
The twenty-five-year-old Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Corporal, captured 5-45 against Bharrat Cricket Club over the weekend for his third 5-for to take his wicket-tally to 39 from 11
matches.
The powerfully built Jones, who represents Essequibo in the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Inter-County tournaments, also has a couple of pugnacious half-centuries.
Playing in murky conditions, Jones’ impressive performance with the ball helped his team to sink Bharrat CC to 146 in 27 overs after the in-form Tom Miles had hammered 84 with six fours and six sixes and Chris Elliott’s 41 with seven boundaries had earlier lifted Bilston to 223-8 when their 45 overs expired.
Jones told the Chronicle Sport that he has fully adapted and adjusted to playing in English conditions and learning quickly that fuller you bowl more the ball will swing.
He also explained that now that he is being paid to only play cricket and coach kids on Thursdays, he has more time to focus on his training and is much fitter.
It is understood that he was looked at as one of the fast bowlers likely to break into the Guyana First-Class team, but his lack of fitness was one of the reasons he was not selected. (Sean Devers)