Leewards hold on for draw against Windwards

Nino Henry drives during his half century partnership with his captain Rahkeem Cornwall at the GCC ground. (Orlando Charles photo)

The Leeward Islands held on for a draw against defending champions Windward Islands in their rain-marred third round match in the WICB Three-day Under-19 tournament at the Bourda ground yesterday.

Undefeated batsmen Nino Henry (34*) and Rahkeem Cornwall (17*), skipper of the Leewards, stemmed the clatter of wickets as his team looked poised to be bowled out before they cleared their first innings deficit of 98 runs within a session. Yesterday’s game started at 15:00 hours due to a soggy outfield caused by early morning showers.

By the close at 17:30 hours the Leewards had reached 86-5 from 35 overs. Left arm spinner Larry Edward was again the chief wicket taker with