Leon Johnson honoured by GCC

West Indies batsman Leon Johnson, who recently became the 300th cricketer to play for the West Indies in the 500th test match played by the regional side, was last night honoured by the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) following his debut against Bangladesh in the second test in Gros Islet, St Lucia September 13-17.

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Congratulations to Leon Johnson.

Good on GCC : Leon did well last September in the TEST matches of the A team in India.

he left 2 tons there including an 86 *

A Job to Finish : I wish him well on this India Tour  8)

“Today at the age of 27, Leon is embarking on a new journey and what an honour it is for the GCC

that Leon joins the long list of distinguished cricketers such as :

Kenny Wishart, Steven Camacho, Alvin Kallicharran, Carl Hooper, Shivnarine Chanderpaul,

Ramnaresh Sarwan, Reon King, Neil McGarrell and the late Ivor Mendonca :

just to name a few.”

Well good for him and the GCC. Great initiative to make the young players feel like they are appreciated and their efforts are not in vain. Johnson looked good in the match he played and so I think he is one for the future. I hope he gets more opportunities to play at the highest level.