ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — With the stage set for a summer time of high-stakes cricket, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled the squads for the much-anticipated West Indies “A” Group dwelling sequence towards South Africa “A”, scheduled to ignite motion from Could 21 to June 11 on the Daren Sammy Cricket Floor in Saint Lucia.
This sequence is greater than a set of matches — it’s a essential proving floor for rising regional expertise, providing future stars the possibility to check their mettle towards formidable worldwide opponents.
A platform for progress and glory
CWI’s Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, underscored the strategic significance of the sequence, describing it as a cornerstone within the area’s participant growth pipeline.
“This sequence provides us the chance to broaden our participant pool and aligns with our long-term strategic plan to assist the expansion of rising and fringe gamers who’re on the cusp of advancing to the senior workforce,” mentioned Bascombe.
With regional standouts rewarded for constant performances throughout codecs, the sequence displays CWI’s imaginative and prescient to deepen the bench power and sharpen the sting of West Indies cricket.
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Recent management on the helm
Dynamic batting expertise Alick Athanaze will take the reins as captain for the three-match 50-over leg, bringing aggression and aptitude to the highest order.
In the meantime, the red-ball battles will function break up captaincy for the 2 four-day “A” Assessments:
- Tevin Imlach will lead the facet within the first Take a look at,
- and seasoned spinner Jomel Warrican will command the squad within the second.
These appointments not solely replicate the gamers’ tactical perception but in addition give them very important management expertise on the worldwide stage.
Teaching firepower and tactical depth
The workforce might be guided by Head Coach Andre Coley, with assist from: Dwain Gill (Group Supervisor), former Windies pacer Jerome Taylor (Bowling Coach), John Eugene (Fielding Coach), Shian Ollivierre (Physiotherapist), and Damique Walters (Power & Conditioning Coach).
Collectively, the teaching workers brings a potent mixture of technical acumen and motivational management to this essential developmental sequence.
Collection schedule – when and the place the motion unfolds
Restricted-Overs Matches (All at Daren Sammy Cricket Floor):
- Could 21: 1st 50-over match
- Could 24: 2nd 50-over match
- Could 27: third 50-over match
4-Day “A” Assessments:
- June 1–4: 1st A-Group Take a look at
- June 8–11: 2nd A-Group Take a look at
Admission is totally free—an unmissable alternative for followers to witness the subsequent technology of West Indies expertise reside and up shut.
The highway to the summer time showpiece
This sequence additionally serves as a curtain-raiser to the high-energy “Full Ah Power” West Indies Dwelling Collection, which kicks off on June 11 on the 3Ws Oval in Barbados, with West Indies Ladies taking over South Africa in an exciting opener to what guarantees to be a scintillating summer time of cricket throughout the Caribbean.
Squad lists – who’s within the maroon combine?
West Indies “A” 50-Over Squad: (Captain) Alick Athanaze, Kadeem Alleyne, Kevlon Anderson, Jediah Blades, Darel Cyrus, Jyd Goolie, Javelle Glenn, Marquino Mindley, Shaqkere Parris, Khary Pierre, Kemol Savory, Oshane Thomas, Gilson Tyson, Kevin Wickham.
West Indies “A” Take a look at Squad 1: (Captain) Tevin Imlach, Ronaldo Alimohammed, Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Kavem Hodge, Mikyle Louis, Johann Layne, Khary Pierre, Kemol Savory, Ojay Shields, Oshane Thomas, Gilon Tyson.
West Indies “A” Take a look at Squad 2: (Captain) Jomel Warrican, Kraigg Brathwaite, Kevlon Anderson, Jewel Andrew, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, Shamar Joseph, Johann Layne, Kemol Savory, Ojay Shields, Gilon Tyson.
