[1] He was named in Ghana's squad for the 2017 ICC World Cricket League Division Five tournament in South Africa.
[3] In May 2019, he was named in Ghana's squad for the Regional Finals of the 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier tournament in Uganda.
[8][9] His confusion to reach the crease could have possibly arisen from score ticker on the live stream incorrectly showing that the over has ended, though one ball was left to be bowled.
However, as Bakwenyam bent to pick up the ball, Gbla veered back into its path and made contact with it using his leg, preventing the run-out.
The impact left Bakwenyam in visible discomfort, as he was seen wringing his hand afterward, and Gbla being out obstructing the field.