Bridgetown, Barbados – Dominica’s left arm spinner and batsman Kavem Hodge is part of the West Indies Under-19 team that departed from Barbados on Wednesday for their four-match series against Australia Under-19s in Dubai.
The squad will play a four-day match and three One-Dayers against the Aussies at the Global Cricket Academy.
Head Coach, Roddy Estwick said the tour will be an opportunity to form the unit expected to represent the West Indies at the International Cricket Council’s Under-19 World Cup in Australia next year.
“We have a good team, a well-balanced team, and we believe we will do well against the Australians on this trip to Dubai. We have selected a group of young men who we believe will represent the West Indies well on the field and will be outstanding ambassadors off the field,” Estwick said.
The former Barbados seam bowler added: “This tour will serve as part of our preparations for the next World Cup in Australia in the middle of next year. The aim is to get as much exposure at the international level so the players will be fully aware of what is required.”
Estwick also looked at the make-up of the team and noted that all the players are capable of doing that job as required.
“We have two players in the team, Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell, who played in the World Cup last year in New Zealand and they both have important roles to play. We are focussing on the development of our players. This is a great opportunity for these young men to showcase their talents. I have spoken to them and they are all looking forward to the opportunities.”
He added: “It is an honour to represent the West Indies at any level. When you represent the West Indies you have to put your best foot forward and remember that you represent the people all across the Caribbean. This is what I will be telling the players. I want to make sure they know who they are representing and what their responsibilities are.”
West Indies Under-19 Squad
Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain, Barbados, opening batsman)
Anthony Alleyne (Barbados, opening batsman)
Ronsford Beaton (Guyana, fast bowler)
John Campbell (Jamaica, batsman)
Brian Christmas (Trinidad & Tobago, batsman)
Kwame Crosse (Guyana, batsman)
Derone Davis (Trinidad & Tobago, left arm spinner)
Justin Greaves (Barbados, medium fast bowling all rounder)
Kavem Hodge (Dominica, batsman, left arm spinner)
Jerome Jones (Barbados, fast bowler)
Keiron Joseph (Trinidad & Tobago, batsman)
Steven Katwaroo (Trinidad & Tobago, wicketkeeper/batsman)
Amir Khan (Guyana, leg spinner)
Kyle Mayers (Barbados, fast bowler)
Donovan Nelson (Jamaica, leg spinner)
Akeem Saunders (St Kitts, batsman)
Team Management
Head Coach – Roddy Estwick
Team Manager – Courtney Browne
Assistant Coach – Stuart Williams
Physiotherapist – Janel Springer
Fitness Trainer – Ronald Rogers
Schedule
April 14 – Arrive in Dubai
April 17 – 50 over match
April 19 – 50 over match
April 21 – 50 over match
April 24 – 26 – 3 Day match
April 30 – Depart Dubai
Good knock today Kavem. Hoping its enough to see WI U19 through
We are very proud of you!! we will support you all the way… God bless you!
keep focus. don’t get swell headed and remeber you are an ambassador for the country and all teh young boys and girls.
Wishing you all the best. REMEMBER STAY FOCUS!!! BLESS
yh … big up kavem .. respect atkinson yh …warning allu
Lets get that clear Big up the Northeast —Atkinson and more importantly Antrizzle
As I say North East comprehensive shining again. Congratulation
only one Dominican? Dam shame.
congrates my youth!!
KING K . MAKE ATKINSON (WARAKA) PROUD . KEEP WORKING KING K …………STROKE LIKE ON THE BEACH DIVE LIKE IS ON SAND ….LOL
Well Done Kavem. We know you’ll make Dominica proud.
Hey Kavem you know your boy’s support you all the way so hey go out there and do the Windies proud , i guess its like going back to DLCA for you since i understand that some of the other Guys who trained there together with you are on the team let us see some great figures coming back from Dubai
From all of us your, Mom, Dad,Grandmom, Sister, Cousin’s, Mentors , Advisors, Friends and well Wishers oh and yeah the extra special people in your life
lol—the Bayfront crew will Miss You for Now
Well done Kavem…We know you can do it. We are already proud. All we asked of you is to remain focus to the tasks ahead and you will prosper with the help of god. Alawys put god first in everything that you do. All the best.
Congratulations!
Continue the good in representing us well.
Way to go Kavem, hard work and discipline do bare results. I am elated for you, proud of you! Go on and give it all you can. Remain grounded and keep your name and nose above the fray. You are a talent that can’t be ignored and I see greater cricket plays coming your way. This is such a proud moment for every Dominican.