Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Friday confirmed the players who will compete in the CG United Super50 Cup after all eight teams finalized their squads.
The 50-over tour will conclude in Antigua on Saturday (October 29) with a match between the Leeward Islands Hurricanes and the West Indies Academy at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium (SVRS).
Defending champions Trinidad and Tobago Red Force open their campaign on October 31 against Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy (BLCA).
The final will be played on Saturday 19 November at SVRS. The other two venues for the tournament are the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua; along with Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad.
Johnny Grave, CEO of CWI said: “The countdown is on to the start of the CG United Super50 2022 and there is great anticipation across the region ahead of Saturday’s opening competition. We are delighted to confirm all the team lists for what promises to be an exciting three weeks of competition. Fans will be delighted to see some of their favorite players in action once again as they go head to head in a bid to capture the CG United Sir Clive Lloyd Trophy.”
The eight teams have been drawn into two groups of four, with Zone A featuring defending champions and hosts Trinidad and Tobago Red Force, Guyana Harpy Eagles, Windward Islands Volcanoes and Campus and College Combines.
Zone B will be played in Antigua and will feature the Leeward Islands Hurricanes, Pride of Barbados, Jamaica Scorpions and West Indies Academy.
The eight captains are: Nicholas Pooran (Trinidad and Tobago Red Force), Leon Johnson (Guyana Harpy Eagles), Denesh Ramdin (Combined Campuses and Colleges), Andre Fletcher (Windward Islands Volcanoes), Shai Hope (Barbados Pride), Rovman Powell ( Jamaica Scorpions), Nyeem Young (West Indies Academy) and Jahmar Hamilton (Leeward Islands Hurricanes).
“Due to the return contingent from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the CWI allowed larger squads than the 14 players initially determined. However, this is only applicable for the period before the departure of the West Indies Test team on November 8, when teams have to go back to just 14 players,” CWI said in a statement.
“Fans in the region can watch the matches live from the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on ESPN Caribbean. Overseas broadcast partners for are ESPN+ (US), BT Sport (UK and Ireland) and FanCode (India). Additionally, LIVE ball-by-ball scoring of all 27 matches of the CG United Super50 Cup will be available on www.windiescricket.com match centre.”
FULL SKETCHES
ZONE A (Trinity)
Combined Campuses and Colleges: Denesh Ramdin (Captain), Matthew Forde (Vice-Captain), Amari Goodridge, Abhijai Mansingh, Demario Richards, Isaiah Ali, Jonathan Drakes, Kirstan Kallicharan, Michail Powell, Nathan Edward, Navin Bidaisee, Odain McCatty, Romario Greaves.
Guyana Harpy Eagles: Leon Johnson (Captain), Veerasammy Permaul (Vice-captain), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Tevin Imlach, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Quentin Sampson, Clinton Pestano, Gudakesh Motie, Anthony Bramble, Nialclarvoiry,
Trinidad and Tobago Red Force: Nicholas Pooran (captain), Sunil Narine (vice-captain), Joshua Da Silva, Evin Lewis, Akeal Hosein, Anderson Phillip, Darren Bravo, Imran Khan, Jason Mohammed, Jayden Seales, Jeremy Solozano, Jyd Goolie, Khary Pierre, Kjon Ottley, Mark Deyal, Shannon Gabriel, Terrance Hinds, Yannic Cariah.
Volcanoes of the Windward Islands: Andre Fletcher (captain), Alick Athanaze (vice-captain), Johann Jeremiah, Kavem Hodge, Keron Cottoy, Sunil Ambris, Ryan John, Larry Edward, Kenneth Dember, Shermon Lewis, Preston McSween, Darel Cyrus, Justin Greaves, Tevyn Walcott, Johnson Charles, Obed McCoy.
ZONE B (Antigua)
Pride of Barbados: Shai Hope (captain), Camarie Boyce, Kraigg Brathwaite, Jonathan Carter, Roston Chase, Akeem Jordan, Nicholas Kirton, Javed Leacock, Jair McAllister, Zachary McCaskie, Roshon Primus, Ramon Simmonds, Shamar Springer, Jomel Warrican.
Jamaica Scorpions: Rovman Powell (captain), Jermaine Blackwood (vice-captain), Chadwick Walton, Aldaine Thomas, Brandon King, Marquino Mindley, Nicholson Gordon, Jamie Merchant, Alwyn Williams, Nkrumah Bonner, Dennis Bulli, Andre McCarthy, Jeavor Royal, Pete Salmon, Odean Smith, Sheldon Cottrell.
Hurricanes of the Leeward Islands: Jahmar Hamilton (captain), Rahkeem Cornwall (vice-captain) Devon Thomas, Kieran Powell, Colin Archibald, Terance Warde, Jeremiah Louis, Keacy Carty, Ross Powell, Kofi James, Damion Williams, Sheeno Berridge, Hayden Walsh Jr., Karima Gore .
West Indies Academy: Nyeem Young (capt), Kirk McKenzie, Kevlon Anderson, Ashmead Nedd, Ackeem Auguste, Teddy Bishop, McKenny Clarke, Johann Layne, Kevin Wickham, Carlon Bowen-Tuckett, Joshua Bishop, Keagan Simmons, Joshua James, Joshua Lien. (CWI)
