JAN 2015
Kemar Roach - "Aspire To Inspire"
By Raeann Beckles
"Aspire To Inspire"
I believe if I perform at my best then, I can bring joy
and interest into others to do the same.
Kemar Roach’s Mantra
D
ubai, Australia, Sri Lanka, India, England, and
Pakistan are but a few of the places where
Barbadian Born Fast Bowler Kemar Andre' Jamal
Roach has travelled to represent Barbados and the
Caribbean on the world stage of Cricket. Though
involved in the sport since the age of 10 through
inspiration by his step father who played for the
northern club called ‘Lords’; Kemar Roach as he is
more popularly known today, has been playing
professionally for the past six years. These six years has
landed Roach the presently highest team bowling
ranking of 9th position. He is also the 19th West Indian
Bowler to take 100 Test Wickets and has secured for
himself a World Cup Hat Trick.
Kudos
to Kemar!
With his net of inspiration expanding, Roach thanks his
primary school coach Richard Straker, secondary school
coach Peter Vaughan and Advisor Corey Collymore for
his achievements and advancement. “My family keeps
me going especially my daughter Kemaria and my son
Kemani”, these warm words were expressed by Roach
when asked what keeps him going. During the years,
Roach was also privileged to have met and interacted
with both Sir Garfield Sobers and Brian Charles Lara,
two widely admired and respected legends. But,
Roach’s all-time favorites are Corey Collymore and
Malcolm Marshall. “Past West Indies Fast Bowler
Corey Collymore. It's just the way he carries himself
and the respect he gets wherever he goes is something I
would like for myself.” These words escaped Roach’s
lips when asked about who he admires.
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