West Indies 4-Day Championship: Barbados Pride Announces Provisional Squad
Raymon Reifer Included in Provisional Squad Amid Controversy
Under fire Barbados, allrounder Raymon Reifer has been included in Barbados Pride’s provisional 25-man squad as they gear up for the upcoming West Indies 4-Day Championship.
Reifer, who captained the Pride in last year’s Regional Super50 from the semifinal stage, is facing a possible ban from Cricket West Indies (CWI) for his role in the final, which led to the match being forfeited. Following a decision not to be present for the coin toss, Reifer, and Jamaica Scorpions captain John Campbell, were charged with a Level 3 breach of the CWI Code of Conduct. While Campbell was given a four-match ban, Reifer is contesting the charges. His legal team has already written to CWI advising them to withdraw the charges against him.
The Pride will take on the Guyana Harpy Eagles in their opening match.
Provisional Squad
BARBADOS PRIDE:
Kadeem Alleyne, Leniko Boucher, Shian Brathwaite, Shaquille Cumberbatch, Giovonte Depeiza, Jonathan Drakes, Matthew Forde, Keon Harding, Chaim Holder, Chemar Holder, Jamar Ifill, Matthew Jones, Akeem Jordan, Javed Leacock, Jair McAllister, Zachary McCaskie, Shayne Moseley, Raymon Reifer, Demetrious Richards, Nathan Sealy, Ramon Simmonds, Kemar Smith, Tevyn Walcott, Kevin Wickham, Rashawn Worrell.
Conclusion
The inclusion of Reifer in the provisional squad is a significant development, considering the controversy surrounding his role in the Regional Super50 final. The Pride will have to navigate the challenges posed by Reifer’s potential ban, but with a strong squad, they are well-equipped to take on the Guyana Harpy Eagles in their opening match.
FAQs
- What is the reason for Reifer’s potential ban?
Reifer’s potential ban is due to his role in the Regional Super50 final, which led to the match being forfeited. - How long is Campbell’s ban?
Campbell was given a four-match ban by Cricket West Indies (CWI) for his role in the Regional Super50 final. - Will Reifer’s legal team contest the charges against him?
Yes, Reifer’s legal team has already written to CWI advising them to withdraw the charges against him.