Mali Richards in Leewards U-19 Squad
Wed, Jul 24, '02
by VERNON
SPRINGER
Mali Richards, the heralded son of former West Indies legend Viv
Richards, has been named in Leeward Islands squad to play in the
regional Under-19 tournament in Jamaica next month.
The appearance of the 18-year-old Mali in the Leewards Under-19
squad is sure to set tongues wagging around the Caribbean,
especially since recent reports suggested he might consider the
possibility of representing England, where he was born.
Mali, born in Somerset while his father was playing for the
county, is currently studying at Cheltenham College. He has
represented Antigua before but has also played for
Gloucestershire's second XI last year. Reports out of England say
he has attracted interest from county sides Gloucestershire and
Worcestershire.
The Leeward Islands Cricket Association (LICA) named Mali in an
18-man team to be captained by Austin Richards. The side also
includes promising players like Gareth Matthew, Larry Joseph,
Ronald Stevens, Gavet Hughes and Javid Charles.
The Leewards are defending the Under-19 title. They open the
tournament against Barbados on August 1.
LEEWARDS UNDER-19 SQUAD: Austin Richards (captain), Gareth
Matthew (vice captain) Lionel Baker, Larry Joseph, Ronald Stevens,
Gavet Hughes, Javid Charles, Mali Richards, Leroy Maynard, Marvin
Hamilton, Dillon Webbe, Steve Liburd, Javin Liburd, Leverette
Taylor. The reserves are Ajani Frederick, Gavin Williams, Devon
Walwyn and Kareem Warner.
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