ST. JOHN’S, Antigua \u2013 Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the West Indies Men’s Under 19 team that will host their Sri Lankan counterparts in a seven-match Youth ODI series from 25 August to 16 September, in Antigua.<\/p>\n
The highly anticipated series will showcase the Caribbean’s most promising cricket talent as Barbadian Joshua Dorne leads the squad against Sri Lanka at two of the island\u2019s premier venues.<\/p>\n
The opening four matches will take place at Coolidge Cricket Ground and the series will conclude at the iconic Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium.<\/p>\n
Dorne, a dynamic batsman, recently led his countrymen to the Rising Stars Under-19 title while earning MVP honours along the way with a tournament-high 328 runs.<\/p>\n
He leads a well-balanced squad featuring a unique blend of batting firepower and bowling skill, comprised of the best performers from the recently concluded regional Under-19 tournament.<\/p>\n
This series serves as vital match preparation for the side ahead of the 2026 ICC Men\u2019s Under 19 World Cup to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia next January and represents a key component of CWI’s ongoing commitment to youth development, by providing emerging stars with invaluable international experience against quality opposition.<\/p>\n
The regional side will also contest a tri-series with England and the USA later in the year to aid their preparation for the international showpiece at the turn of the year.<\/p>\n
Sri Lanka’s Under 19 team, with its proud tradition of producing international stars, will arrive in Antigua on August 25 for five days of preparation before the opening encounter.<\/p>\n
Cricket West Indies Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe commented:<\/p>\n
All seven matches will commence at 9:30 AM and conclude at 5:00 PM, providing cricket fans with full days of compelling action.<\/p>\n