KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, CMC – The Windward Islands and Trinidad and Tobago Women’s U-19 teams will face each other in a five-match T20 series here, starting today.
The April 14-19 tour, the first bilateral U-19 Women’s tour between the two territories, is part of both territories’ preparations for the upcoming West Indies Women’s Under 19 competition in July.
Windward Islands Cricket Board (WICB) Technical Director Miles Bascombe said Windwards Cricket’s continued emphasis on women’s cricket matches that of Trinidad and Tobago, hence the enthusiasm for this tournament.
“I’m sure there will be great learning opportunities for these young players,” he said.
To commemorate the occasion and in anticipation of a continued collaboration between the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s Cricket Association (TTWCA) and the WICB, the teams will play for the Browne-John/McIntyre Trophy, named after the Trinidadian Ann Browne-John and the Grenadian the late Nadica. McIntyre, two advocates and contributors to the development of West Indies women’s cricket.
Until her death in 2017, McIntyre was a champion and administrator of women’s cricket. She represented Grenada at regional level in both cricket and netball.
Browne-John, a former West Indies player who is now the West Indies Women’s Chief Selector, said she was “very humbled by this initiative by the WICB and quite honored to be recognized in this way, especially with Nadican , who was a strong supporter of women’s cricket”.
WICB President Dr. Kishore Shallow said the recognition of Browne-John and McIntryre was well deserved.
“Women’s cricket in the West Indies has survived and prospered through the incalculable efforts of the likes of Ann and Nadica. These two distinguished ladies have been supporters of women’s cricket in the region. Without reservations, the recognition is truly meritorious and monumental,” he said.
T&T Squad: Shalini Samaroo (Captain), Djenaba Joseph, Shunelle Sawh, Katrina Ruben, Kiara Ruben, Samara Ramnath, Aniaya Roberts, KD Jazz Mitchell, Amala Durgadeen, Ayah Baksh, Maria La Foucade, Zakiyah Harrilal, Katelin Singh, Amelia, Kirah Manpaul, Arlene Ali (Manager), Kelvin Williams (Coach), Davindra Singh (Assistant Coach), Wayne Samuel (Strength and Conditioning Coach) and Merissa Aguilleira (Technical Director).
Wind squad: Zaida James (captain), Jannillea Glasgow, Earnisha Fontaine, Abinie St. Jean, Britney Pascal, Keyeressa Pascall, Schey-Ann Gaynes, Amelia Williams, Kareese Boyea, Selena Ross, Skyy Smith, Nesha Cherry, Namiah Marcellin Philip, Cian Felix, Destiny Edward, Lydia Edgar (Manager), Cleton Burnett (Head Coach) , Samantha Lynch (Assistant Coach).
