Powell to lead Hurricanes

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Resurgent batsman Kieran Powell has been named to lead a strong Leeward Islands Hurricanes squad for the opening round of the Regional first class season starting tomorrow.

The left-hander, who only resumed his career following a controversial year off during which he pursued a baseball career, will preside over a 13-man squad for the first game of the championship against Barbados Pride at Warner Park.

Leeward Islands Hurricanes captain Kieran Powell.
Leeward Islands Hurricanes captain Kieran Powell.

Powell only recently returned from Sri Lanka where he was part of the West Indies A squad which went down 2-1 to the hosts in a three-match unofficial four-day “Test” series.

The 26-year-old Nevisian, who has previously led both Leewards and West Indies A, has already played 21 Tests – the last of which came two years ago.

Windies A off-spinner, Rahkeem Cornwall, will serve as Powell’s deputy.

Selectors have also included former Derbyshire left-hander Chesney Hughes, who is vastly experienced with 70 first class games from his several seasons in the English County championship.

 

SQUAD – Kieran Powell (captain), Rahkeem Cornwall (vice-captain), Kacey Carty, Montcin Hodge, Chesney Hughes, Nkrumah Bonner, Jahmar Hamilton, Hayden Walsh jr, Jacques Taylor, Akeem Saunders, Quinton Boatswain, Gavin Tonge, Jeremiah Louis.