Jordan, a young cricketer from Barbados, grew up idolizing the legends of the West Indies. However, during his recent performance at an old cricket ground, he had the opportunity to shine and impress the crowd. He managed to bowl out Ali Khan, trap Nosthush Kenjige lbw, and knock over Saurabh Netravalkar.
Performing well in front of his family was a rare occasion for Jordan. His mum, dad, sister, brother-in-law and nephew were all present to witness his successful bowling. For Jordan, this moment was one of the highlights of his career.
Jordan’s nephew was particularly excited during the match and motivated him to take three wickets that day. Jordan sees himself as a role model for his nephew and hopes to inspire him to follow in his footsteps one day.
Jordan and his teammate Jofra Archer have been warmly welcomed in the World Cup despite expectations of backlash for not playing for the West Indies. They have received cheers and support from the fans at their first match. Schoolchildren from their former schools were even present in the stands showing their support for the bowlers. After their game, they were even invited to the prime minister’s box as a gesture of appreciation from the fans and officials alike.
