BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — New chief selector Desmond Haynes wants to see the phased integration of West Indies Under-19 stars into the senior international set-up and believes the initiative could prove a key development aspect for that age group.

Noting he was impressed with the squad that competed in the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup, Haynes said what would further enhance their preparation for the highest level would be exposure to current international players during the ongoing home series.

“I've made a recommendation to the Director of Cricket [Jimmy Adams] that I believe we can look at getting at least three of the guys who have done well in the Under-19 tournament to be in the dressing room during the Test series in the West Indies,” Haynes told a media conference here.

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In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Get them fast tracked to FC cricket, that will help as well.

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

The stars that didn't make it out of the plate?

In reply to Drapsey

The side was ravaged by covid. And they had Pretty boy Floyd as coach which could have only caused them recede. Its a good idea

you would think that the director of cricket Jimmy Adams would be saying such things to the head selector Dessie Haynes not vice versa

In reply to Jumpstart

I'm just thinking that Dessie is being himself. Pushy.

Hope I'm proven wrong.

In reply to Andy99

Ackeem Auguste and Teddy Bishop are in the Windward Islands squad.

I think it is a great idea. It is time to rebuild this once great team.

In reply to Jumpstart

In reply to Drapsey

Forthright and forward thinking does not count as pushy to me. If Holder was more forthright with his players, he might have still been captain. Big up Dessie

In reply to Jumpstart

Ok, we'll regroup upon the reversion to the Bajan and Friends norm.

It's called an A team....

oh yea they will definitely be exposed.