Saint John’s [Antigua and Barbuda], December 24 (ANI): Cricket West Indies (CWI) has introduced its squad for participation within the upcoming ICC Below-19 Ladies’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to happen in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, 2025.
“We’re proud to announce our Below-19 Ladies’s squad for the ICC World Cup 2025, which represents the way forward for West Indies cricket. Captain Samara Ramnath and Vice-Captain Asabi Callender will lead a proficient group of younger gamers who’ve proven large potential all through our growth packages, and we consider this squad exemplifies the rising power of ladies’s cricket within the Caribbean,” CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe stated.
“The inclusion of gamers from throughout the area demonstrates our dedication to nurturing expertise from all our territories. We’re assured they’ll compete on the highest stage whereas gaining worthwhile worldwide expertise. The way forward for West Indies girls’s cricket seems to be shiny with these promising younger athletes,” Bascombe added.
The event will function 16 groups from throughout the globe, with matches scheduled throughout varied venues in Malaysia.
Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Eire, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and West Indies certified via their participation within the 2023 version, whereas Malaysia earned automated qualification as hosts.
One other 5 nations, Nepal, Nigeria, Samoa, Scotland and the US earned their spots via the assorted regional qualification tournaments. It will likely be the primary World Cup look throughout any age group for Samoa whereas the event additionally marks Malaysia’s maiden look on the Below 19 Ladies’s World Cup.
The West Indies facet has been making ready rigorously via specialised coaching camps on the Coolidge Cricket Floor and varied excursions throughout the yr to make sure their readiness for the competitors, a launch stated.
Head coach Robert Samuels expressed delight of their preparation:”Our younger gamers have proven large dedication and enchancment throughout their preparation. We’re assured that they may characterize the West Indies with delight and exhibit the intense future of ladies’s cricket in our area.”The 16 groups have been break up into 4 teams of 4 and West Indies have been drawn in Group A alongside India, Sri Lanka and the hosts, Malaysia.
Following the group section of the event which runs from January 19 to 23, the highest three groups from every group will advance to the Tremendous 6 section – two teams of six – which can happen from January 25 to 29.
Three groups from Group A and Group D will mix to type one Tremendous 6 group and the highest three groups of Group B and Group C will type the opposite group.
Curiously, groups will carry ahead their factors and internet run charges from the preliminary group section and can play the 2 sides who weren’t of their authentic group and who completed at a special place.
For instance, if West Indies end high of Group A, then they may play the runners-up and second runners-up of Group D.
The highest two groups from every Tremendous 6 group will advance to the semifinals on January 31 with the ultimate to be held on February 2 on the Bayuemas Oval, a 3000-seat venue.
The 15-player squad and extra 5 reserves will probably be led by captain Samara Ramnath and vice-captain Asabi Callender.
The discharge stated that the group departs for Malaysia on January 1 for a pre-tournament camp from January 5 to 10.. Their event preparation continues with two warm-up video games – on January 13 towards Nepal and January 15 towards New Zealand, earlier than their opening group stage sport on January 19.
West Indies Below 19 Ladies’s Squad: Samara Ramnath (captain), Asabi Callender (vice-captain), Abigail Bryce, Kenika Cassar, Jahzara Claxton, Denella Creese, NaiJanni Cumberbatch, Erin Deane, Amiah Gilbert, Trisha Hardat, Brianna Harricharan, Amrita Ramtahal, Selena Ross, Kristen Sutherland, Aaliyah WeekesReserves: Dicoreya Collymore, Krisanne Howell, Aneisha Miller, Danielle Manns, Laurene WilliamsTeam Administration Unit:Head Coach: Robert SamuelsAssistant Coach: Shane BrooksAssistant Coach: Tremayne SmartPhysiotherapist: Ashley StephensStrength and Conditioning Coach: Yvonne ArthurTeam Supervisor: Merissa AguilleraTeam Physician: Dr Joanne RagoonananGroup Stage Match Schedule:January 19: West Indies vs IndiaJanuary 20: West Indies vs Sri LankaJanuary 25: West Indies vs Malaysia. (ANI)
