Roseau, Dominica (June 22, 2016): The team for the WINLOTT Inc. Windward Islands U-19 Tournament scheduled from June 27th to July 3rd in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has been selected.
They are Alick Athanaze (Captain), Deon Burton (Vice Captain), Tahj Tavernier, Brian Joseph, Lee Louisy, Shervon Dorsette, Daneal Dupigny, Melvin Defoe, Leon St Jean, Kassim Peltier, Jahseon Alexander, Terrell Toussaint and Leic Charles. Reserves are Lincoln Durand, Kernel Joseph and Ethan Doctrove. The team will be accompanied by David Johnson (Manager) and Sam Kirnon (Coach).
Alick Athanaze says he’s delighted to be the captain. “I’m elated to be captaining the National U-19 team and we’re going to try our best to bring the trophy home. The Team has been training hard for the last seven months and, having come second last year, we’re looking to move up to the top spot,” he said earlier today from Benjamin’s Park where training has been ongoing.
Dominica will come up against host country and defending champions, SVG, Grenada and St. Lucia. The two-day competition format is scheduled as follows:
The team was identified by a panel of selectors put in place by the Dominica Cricket Association (DCA) and headed by Charles Walters (Chairman). Other members included Liam Sebastien (Director of the DCA Cricket Academy), Sam Kirnon (Head coach) and Mervin Thomas (Development Officer).
The tournament is being sponsored by the Windward Islands Lotteries Inc. for the second consecutive year.
congrats to all boys who made to the under-19 team. I know you guys are going to make us proud. Good luck