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Right-arm leg-spinning all-rounder Abhijai Mansingh and fast bowler Ojay Shields are the only new faces named in a 13-man Jamaica Scorpions squad for the first two rounds of the upcoming Regional Four-Day Championship.

The Jamaica Scorpions are scheduled to play the Leeward Hurricanes in the first round and then the Barbados Pride in the second round with both matches to be played in Antigua.

Off-spinner Akim Fraser also makes a return to the squad after missing the last regional championship due to injury while seamer Marquino Mindley has also returned from injury and is expected to spearhead the pace attack which includes Gordon Bryan.

The other spinners named are Patrick Harty and Jamie Merchant with Aldane Thomas once again selected to don the gloves behind the stumps.

The batting will be led by reinstated captain Paul Palmer Jr along with openers Leroy Lugg and Kirk McKenzie, who both scored centuries in the recently concluded practice matches.

Jamaica Scorpions squad: Paul Palmer, Jamie Merchant, Alwyn Williams, Aldaine Thomas, Leroy Lugg, Kirk McKenzie, Romaine Morris, Abhijai Mansingh, Patrick Harty, Akim Fraser, Marquino Mindley, Gordon Bryan, Ojay Shields.

Source: Jamaica-gleaner.com

In reply to Slipfeeler

Will be interesting to monitor the performances of both Mansingh and Shields, while keeping an eye on Jamaica top batters, Captain Palmer, big hitter Lugg and McKenzie, with a unique opportunity to prove themselves as among the top regional batsman. I am hopeful that this might be a break out year for Kirk McKenzie.

In reply to Slipfeeler



Both are likely to be in the starting XI.

In reply to Yadi

Will be interesting to see how well they both perform, especially the region will be watching Shields closely.

In reply to Slipfeeler

Shields played 50 over white ball cricket for CCC in 2017/18. He didn’t do much to be honest… was a bit of a runs truck and only picked up a handful of wickets. He did look pretty sharp though generally bowling too short and wide.

Not sure what he’s been doing in the intervening years but hopefully he has improved.

Is this kid one of Dr. Mansingh’s son

In reply to Brerzerk
Yes.

In reply to robbo

Hopefully Shield has matured and developed his craft since playing for CCC. Honestly, I have never heard of him prior to JA team selection. Hard to believe, since I am the unofficial JA team PR.