Barbados: Returnees In Cricket Action Today (26 Sep 1998)

26 September 1998

Returnees In Cricket Action Today

The Barbados Nation

Wayne Blackman is set to return to Division 1 cricket today in familiar surroundings but in an unfamiliar role when the eighth round of the Courts/Suzuki Division 1 competition starts at 1 p.m.

Blackman, who is back after a six-month stint with Paignton in the Devon League, turns out for Big "B" Spartan against his old team Mount Gay Maple at Trents.

Speaking yesterday, the 23-year-old said he expects there will be detractors from his old team but he will be treating the contest as just another game.

"I think there will be some flares flying around but I don't mind that," the stylish opener said. "It's up to me to perform for my new team."

He is expected to partner teenager Corey Yearwood at the top of the order with captain Ronnie Griffith dropping down into the middle order.

Blackman said he made the switch to improve his game and get a better outlook. "Things (with Spartan) seem a bit more advanced and I know I will play more esponsibly here. It is also a chance to learn more about various aspects of the game," he said.

Spartan are on top of the table with 37 points, two more than Police, following their three-wicket win over United Carlton last week. Apart from Blackman, they are strengthened by the return of talented allrounder Mark Lavine who is back from the Commonwealth Games.

Another team smiling at the return of players is Cable & Wireless BET, who have grabbed the fast bowling talents of Corey Collymore from Maple.

The 20-year-old Collymore was linked to Maple during his schoolboy days, but on his return from England last week announced that he will be moving to the Wildey-based side.

BET, third on 31 points, are also expected to be bolstered by the return of powerful left-hander Floyd Reifer and would fancy their chances against neighbours Banks at the Brewery.

United Carlton vs Sports & Games YMPC at Black Rock
CHIC Schools North vs ESA Field Pickwick at Alleyne School
CHIC Schools South vs ICB Empire at Deighton Griffith School
BNB St. Catherine vs BCL at Bayfield
Cockspur Wanderers vs Police at Dayrells Road.

Source :: The Barbados Nation (https://www.nationnews.com/)