Cricket West Indies (CWI) has formally unveiled the West Indies Rising Stars Males’s Underneath-19 squad that can compete within the ICC Males’s Underneath-19 Cricket World Cup.
The fifteenth version of this prestigious match is scheduled to happen in South Africa from January 19 to February 11, 2024.
Stephan Pascal, a proficient top-order batter, has been entrusted with the function of Captain, whereas Nathan Sealy, a flexible gradual bowling all-rounder, will function Vice Captain. The 15-member squad primarily contains gamers who participated within the Youth One-Day Internationals (50-over matches) and two four-day “Check” matches through the tour of Sri Lanka in August and September.
Notably, the squad contains three gamers who represented the West Indies within the 2022 ICC Males’s U19 Cricket World Cup, hosted within the West Indies. These gamers are quick bowler Isai Thorne, left-handed all-rounder Nathan Edward, and left-handed batter Jordan Johnson.
Gathered in Antigua for a one-week coaching camp
Thorne’s spectacular efficiency throughout his first-class debut for the West Indies Academy towards Rising Eire final month highlighted his potential, as he claimed 12 wickets in two matches with a median of 6.16 per wicket. Jordan Johnson additionally made his first-class debut on the latest South Africa tour with the West Indies A Staff.
The squad has gathered in Antigua for a one-week coaching camp on the Coolidge Cricket Floor, the place they may bear intensive coaching and health classes. The camp additionally contains planning classes and private improvement workshops.
Robert Haynes, the Lead Selector, expressed confidence within the squad, saying, “We’ve got named a balanced squad for the upcoming ICC Males’s U19 Cricket World Cup, and we anticipate them to do very properly on this prestigious worldwide occasion.” He highlighted the crew’s helpful expertise gained through the tour of Sri Lanka and emphasised their readiness for the forthcoming match.
Haynes acknowledged the importance of this chance for the younger cricketers to symbolize the West Indies on a worldwide stage, including, “It is a essential stage of their improvement, and we anticipate to see them do very properly.”
First spherical of the match
Within the first spherical of the match, the West Indies U19 crew has been positioned in Group B, alongside hosts South Africa, Scotland, and England. All of their preliminary matches shall be held on the J.B. Marks Oval in Potchefstroom. Previous to the match matches, the crew will interact in warm-up video games towards New Zealand and Nepal in Johannesburg.
The ICC Males’s U19 Cricket World Cup options 4 teams: Group A with India, Bangladesh, Eire, and the USA; Group C with Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Namibia; and Group D with Afghanistan, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Nepal. The highest three groups from every group will progress to the Tremendous Six section scheduled from January 30 to February 3. The Semi-Finals shall be held on February 6 and eight, with the Closing happening on February 11 at Willowmore Park in Benoni.
The total squad for the West Indies Rising Stars Males’s Underneath 19s
Stephan Pascal (Captain) – right-handed bat; Nathan Sealy (Vice Captain) – right-handed bat/left-arm spin; Jewel Andrew – right-handed bat/wicket-keeper; Mavendra Dindyal – right-handed bat/right-arm leg-spin bowler; Joshua Dorne – right-handed bat; Nathan Edward – left-handed bat/left-arm quick bowler; Tarrique Edward – right-handed bat/right-arm off-spin bowler; Reon Edwards – left-handed bat/left-arm quick bowler; Deshawn James – right-handed bat/right-arm quick bowler; Jordan Johnson – left-handed bat; Devonie Joseph – left-handed bat/wicket-keeper; Raneico Smith – right-handed bat/right-arm quick bowler; Isai Thorne – right-handed bat/right-arm quick bowler; Steve Wedderburn – left-handed bat; Adrian Weir – right-handed bat.
The crew administration
Rohan Nurse (Head Coach); Rohan Clarke (Assistant Coach); Nick Wilton (Assistant Coach); Dwain Gill (Staff Supervisor); Dominic Angoy (Physiotherapist); Gregory Seale (Energy and Conditioning Coach)
The schedule for warm-up matches contains:
- Sunday, January 14: vs New Zealand at Braamfischer Oval, Johannesburg
- Tuesday, January 16: vs Nepal at St Stithians, Johannesburg
Within the first spherical, Group B matches are scheduled as follows:
- Friday, January 19: vs South Africa at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
- Wednesday, January 24: vs Scotland at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
- Friday, January 26: vs England at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom
The ICC Males’s Underneath-19 Cricket World Cup is a platform for younger expertise to showcase their abilities on the worldwide stage, and the West Indies Rising Stars Males’s Underneath 19s are gearing as much as make a big affect within the competitors.
