HIGHLIGHTS

Twelve regional fast bowlers assemble in Antigua for a 10-day High-Performance Assessment Camp aimed at developing the next generation of impactful pace bowlers.Former West Indies fast bowler and recently appointed Fast Bowling Consultant will lead the intensive programme.Camp assessments will evaluate speed, skill execution, physical robustness, tactical awareness and problem-solving ability.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Twelve of the region’s fast-bowling talents will take part in a High-Performance Fast Bowling Assessment Camp from June 1–11, 2026 at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua as part of Cricket West Indies’ commitment to strengthening capacity and supporting player development across the Caribbean.

The primary objective of the programme is to identify and assess the region’s pool of resources across both red-ball and white-ball disciplines through structured challenges and measurable evaluation of speed, technique, skill execution, physical robustness, and problem-solving ability.

The camp will be led by former West Indies fast bowler and world-renowned bowling coach Ottis Gibson, who was recently appointed to the role of Fast Bowling Consultant. Supporting him will be former West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor, one of the region’s emerging coaching talents who continues to contribute to player development initiatives within the CWI system.

Gibson spoke on what he is seeking to achieve over the 10-day period:

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CWI High Performance Manager Dwain Gill said the camp represents an important step in strengthening the region’s bowling depth and future succession planning.

The High-Performance Fast Bowling Assessment Camp underscores CWI’s ongoing investment in developing a sustainable pipeline of elite fast bowlers capable of succeeding across all formats at the international level.

High-Performance Fast Bowling Assessment Camp Participants

Khari Campbell – Jamaica ScorpionsJoshua Cepal – Saint Lucia High Performance CentreMcKenny Clarke – Windward VolcanoesJoshua James – Trinidad & Tobago Red ForceAnderson Phillip – Trinidad & Tobago Red ForceJakeem Pollard – West Indies AcademyOjay Shields – Jamaica ScorpionsRamon Simmons – Barbados PrideNial Smith – Guyana Harpy EaglesJavier Spencer – Leeward Islands HurricanesOshane Thomas – Leeward Islands HurricanesGilon Tyson – Windward Volcanoes