ROSEAU, Dominica, Mar 24, CMC – As expected, former West Indies Under-15 Kavem Hodge, has been appointed captain of the national youth team for the upcoming Windward Islands Under-19 championships starting this weekend.
The promising all-rounder, who has led the team at the Under-15 level, will lead the team for the first time as the team defends the title they won on home turf last year. Kyle James, will serve as his deputy.
Hodge said he was thrilled to be given the opportunity to skipper the side in the tournament carded for St. Vincent from March 28 to April 8 tournament.
“Indeed, I am very pleased to be named as captain of the team. It is really a pleasure for me to serve my country in whatever capacity. I see this elevation as a positive move, one that will aid my cricket a lot,” said the senior national player.
“It is my intention to put my all in the job and not to disappoint those who have placed such confidence in me. I promise to do my best and to lead from the front so that we can make it back-to-back wins.”
The team is managed by former national opening batsman, Pelham Jno Baptiste, while Leroy Jno Lewis will serve as coach.
SQUAD – Odiamar Honore, Emmanuel Peter, Jerlani Robinson, Kavem Hodge, Kyle James, Dion Vidal, Elton Mark, John Fabian, Danny Dupnigy, Durani Charles, Derek Peter, Kimron George, Cyril Hyacinth.
Thank’s for the support guys..we really appreciate it
goodluck to all of them especially to Jerlani Robinson and Kyle James. congrats to kavem but quite frankly the writer of the article is biased in sayin that it was ” expected”….there are many great players on the team so to me it wasnt ” expected”. dont add favouritism
Make us proud Hodge! Should I look forward to an informative paper on the tournament?
make us proud derek in possie and your family
Great job – Kavem deserves that position, I pray God’s guidance for these young guys. However a bit disappointed that Gian Benjamin is not part of the thirteen.
Geat job and Good luck in the competition.
Great job Kavem…. make us proud!!!!
Congratulation young man and all the best. Represent
congrats 2 the team especially Danny,Durani and kavem,u all make us proud.Bataca massive.
Kavem is a star on and off the field, a great youth. I can see three of you guyz from the Kalinago connection on the team. GREAT!!
What we will see in the upcoming tournament is a hodge-podge of batting skills and bowling skills. Good going Hodge.