Stalwarts David Bernard, Carlton Baugh and Danza Hyatt have been left out of the Nikita Miller-captained Jamaica Scorpions squad named for the opening encounter versus champions Guyana Jaguars in the 2016-17 Professional Cricket League four-day tournament.

The squad is expected to be ratified tomorrow, but the Jamaica Observer got reliable confirmation that the trio was omitted.

The 35-year-old all-rounder Bernard, who has played 127 first-class games since his debut in 2000, has represented the West Indies in three Tests. He has been struggling with fitness and form in recent times, but participated at the national trials.

The wicketkeeper/batsman Baugh, 34, made his first-class debut in 2000, but has been in and out of the Jamaica squad in recent seasons. Baugh is a veteran of 21 Test matches.

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Good news

looking forward in seeing Brandon King and Blackwood--Rovman Powell should have been selected-

Jamaica Defence Force fast bowler Reynard Leveridge missing - he should play unless still suffering from groin injury!

In reply to buds

Powell will be touring with the WI squad

Tri series with Zim/ Sri Lanka

In reply to buds

Rovman Powell is the new improved Bernard.

In reply to Slipfeeler

Yep..good to see..

What's the point of PCL and calling it franchise cricket when 99% of teams are comprised of players from their home territories?

In reply to imusic

Give it some time..We are still separate nations with high jingoistic tendencies..

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

High time Jamaica starts finding replacements for these playerS. Good move to bring in youth.

In reply to buds

How much time is "some time"?

Let's say the highlighted area is accurate, why would maintaining the status quo change that? Assuming of course, that the goal is actually to change those tendencies to what a main area of what franchise sport is about....namely....selecting the best players for your team regardless of where they come from.

In reply to imusic

It ain't gonna change...these countries are more parochial than ever before. More fans turn up to cheer their country in the CPL than turn up for the West Indies matches. For most modern-day Caribbean folks, the Federation is something you read about in the history books.

Could this be Jamaica's XI?


1) John Campbell,
2) Trevon Griffith/Shacoya Thomas,
3) Brandon King,
4) Devon Thomas,
5) Jermaine Blackwood,
6) Andre McCarthy,
7) Chadwick Walton,
Nikita Miller (Captain),
9) Damion Jacobs,
10) Jason Dawes,
11) Marquino Mindley,