West Indies Women’s U19 Team Named for ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup

Jahzara Claxton and Aaliyah Weekes Named in Squad

Kittitians Jahzara Claxton and Aaliyah Weekes have been selected to the West Indies Women’s U19 team that will participate in the upcoming ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in Malaysia from 18 January to 2 February, 2025.

Both Claxton and Weekes represented the Leeward Islands U19 team that placed second in the West Indies U19 T20 tournament just this year with Claxton copping MVP honours. In August, Weekes toured the UK with the West Indies U19 team, which was an essential part of the team’s preparation for the ICC Women’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

The team departs for Malaysia on 1 January for a pre-tournament camp from 5 to 10 January. Their tournament preparation continues with two warm-up games – on 13 January against Nepal and 15 January against New Zealand, before their opening group stage game on 19 January.

West Indies Under 19 Women’s Squad

1. Samara Ramnath (captain)
2. Asabi Callender (vice captain)
3. Abigail Bryce
4. Kenika Cassar
5. Jahzara Claxton
6. Denella Creese
7. NaiJanni Cumberbatch
8. Erin Deane
9. Amiah Gilbert
10. Trisha Hardat
11. Brianna Harricharan
12. Amrita Ramtahal
13. Selena Ross
14. Kristen Sutherland
15. Aaliyah Weekes

Reserves

1. Dicoreya Collymore
2. Krisanne Howell
3. Aneisha Miller
4. Danellie Manns
5. Laurene Williams

Team Management Unit

Head Coach: Robert Samuels

Assistant Coach: Shane Brooks

Assistant Coach: Tremayne Smart

Physiotherapist: Ashley Stephens

Strength & Conditioning Coach: Yvonne Arthur

Team Manager: Merissa Aguillera

Team Doctor: Dr Joanne Ragoonanan

Group Stage Match Schedule

19 January: West Indies vs India

20 January: West Indies vs Sri Lanka

25 January: West Indies vs Malaysia

Conclusion

The West Indies Women’s U19 team is set to participate in the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup, with Jahzara Claxton and Aaliyah Weekes being named in the squad. The team will depart for Malaysia on 1 January and will play three group stage matches before the knockout stage.

FAQs

Q: When does the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup take place?
A: The tournament takes place from 18 January to 2 February, 2025.

Q: Who are the team’s captain and vice-captain?
A: The team’s captain is Samara Ramnath, and the vice-captain is Asabi Callender.

Q: Who are the team’s reserves?
A: The team’s reserves are Dicoreya Collymore, Krisanne Howell, Aneisha Miller, Danellie Manns, and Laurene Williams.

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