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WI u-19 Squad maybe the most talented since

Thu, Jan 8, '26 at 11:45 AM

...Aljo, Hetmeyere, Keemo?


I see youngsters like Joshua Dore, Jewel Andrew, Micah Mckenzie, Vitel Lawes, the burly Zack Carter, Tilokani, Pollard the big left- arm pacer, Van Lange and Belle allrounders.


This team may arguably be more talented and could win the Cup. Hopefully we do a better job at grooming them.

Thu, Jan 8, '26 at 12:16 PM
This team may arguably be more talented and could win the Cup. 

Uh oh. Look out for a first round exit

Thu, Jan 8, '26 at 3:45 PM

@imusic



I am sure that's your wish until your hommies run tings. Sigh

Thu, Jan 8, '26 at 6:05 PM

@InHindsight

Yes you see him.

Thu, Jan 8, '26 at 6:57 PM

Pollard looked a fine prospect with the new ball. His pace, bounce and general aggressive approach tested the young English batsmen - it was good to see.


Dore and Andrew should do well, they have plenty of talent.


The problem is the next step...moving to first class cricket in the region, they need to be playing better players on better wickets, over a shorter format - then, the best players need to move onto an annual Headley-Weekes type of arrangement, pitting the best of the region against each other. This, along with a much expanded A team schedule, should be the way forward.


Basically, it is about not letting youngsters become comfortable making runs on dead tracks against sub-standard attacks. They need to be tested and tested again, playing against the best to force the cream to the top - then, put them up against A teams in different conditions. The experience and standard will do them good.