Romario and Shamar, though five years apart in age, have been lifelong buddies and neighbours ©Cricbuzz
The Caribbean cricket scene is currently basking in the triumph achieved at the Gabba and the emergence of Shamar Joseph on the global cricket stage. Amidst the celebration, there is one cricketer who takes particular pride and joy in Shamar's remarkable exploits - Romario Shepherd.
Romario and Shamar, though five years apart in age, have been lifelong buddies and neighbours. Hailing from the same Baracara area of north-eastern Guyana, their childhood memories are intertwined with the famous Canje Creek.
"His arrival is something. If I say, or anyone says, they saw this coming, they would be lying. But I do believe in destiny, and I think this is his destiny. It's unbelievable, and I'm so happy for him," expresses Romario, a white-ball specialist in the West Indies team, about Shamar's meteoric rise.
"He will go a long way because I know he works very hard, and he has a big heart. I mean, who can question his heart after watching him run and bowl at 150 kmph with a burst toe."
Shamar's sensational spell of 12 overs with a bruised toe at the Gabba, where he claimed seven wickets, turned the tables in the
