WI U19s pushing ahead with preparation

The West Indies will host the International Cricket Council’s U19 World Cup competition next year in the Caribbean.

High Performance Manager (HPM) of the West Indies Under-19s provisional squad, Graeme West, says they are pushing ahead with the preparation of the side adding that he is satisfied with the innovative methods used in the peculiar situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

West, in an exclusive interview with this publication, said that the current squad comprises 44 boys from around the region who are part of the “provisional squad” for the Under-19 World Cup to be hosted in the Caribbean next year.

However, he pointed out that selection in this provisional squad does not guarantee the players anything and does not restrict other players from outside  pushing for places on the World Cup team.