CRICKET-West Indies Women’s U19 squad announced for tour of England.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Barbadians Asabi Callender and Erin Deane have been named as c0-captains of a West Indies Women’s Under-19 squad to tour England in the coming days.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Sunday that the team will arrive in the United Kingdom on August 19.

The tour will serve as vital preparation for the upcoming ICC Women’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup, which will be held in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, 2025.

CWI’s Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, expected the players to benefit significantly from the experience.

“This tour is a critical stepping stone in our preparation for the ICC Women’s U19 Cricket World Cup. The matches against strong international teams will test our players and help us fine-tune our strategies ahead of the global tournament,” Bascombe said.

In a press release, CWI said the squad, led by co-captains Callender and Deane, represents the best-emerging talent in West Indies women’s cricket.

It further pointed out that the players had shown great promise and are expected to gain invaluable experience on this tour as they prepare for the world stage.

The tour will see the team participate in a series of highly competitive matches, including an England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) development tournament.

It will feature teams from Scotland and Ireland, with the West Indies U19 Women’s team guaranteed three T20 matches.

In addition, three fixtures have been scheduled against an ECB Southern Under 19 Women’s Regional team, comprising two T20 doubleheaders and a 30-over match on the third day.
SQUAD

WEST INDIES: Asabi Callender (co-captain), Erin Deane (co-captain), Elecia Bowman, Abigail Bryce, Kenika Cassar, Dicoreya Collymore, Trisha Hardat, Theanny Herbert-Mayers, Brianna Harricharan, Danellie Manns, Aneisha Miller, Amrita Ramtahal, Selena Ross, Kristen Sutherland, Aaliyah Weekes.

Management: Steve Liburd (head coach), Shane Brooks (assistant coach), Ashley Stephens (physiotherapist), Yvonne Arthur (strength and conditioning coach), Merissa Aguilliera (team manager).