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By Neto Baptiste
The Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA) has named an 18-member senior men’s national team as they jumpstart preparations for the Leeward Islands Cricket Board (LICB) (Mixed Format) Tournament scheduled for October 25 to November 1 in St Kitts.
Leading the selections is recently contracted Cricket West Indies (CWI) player, wicketkeeper batter, Jewel Andrew who recently featured in a historic series against Nepal in the UAE. Also included is recent West Indies senior men’s debutant in the T20 format, Karima Gore. Gore recently finished as the top runs scorer for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the 2025 edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with 219 runs.
Spinner Micah McKenzie, who ended the 2025 Breakout League as the leading bowler with 12 wickets in six matches, will also vie for a spot in the final squad. Veteran players Rahkeem Cornwall and Hayden Walsh Jr have also been included with talented all-rounder Kofi James also getting a nod.
The LICB mixed format tournament will see teams compete in both one-day and two-day competitions over a one-week period in St Kitts. The team will be coached by Pernell Watley.
Full training squad: Demari Benta, Bartlette Henry, Kofi James, Elroy Francis Jr., Karima Gore, Jewel Andrew, Kelvin Pitman, Hayden Walsh Jr., Rahkeem Cornwall, Michael Greaves, Kadeem Henry, Micah Mckenzie, Ishmael Peters, Uri Smith, Javier Spencer, Essan Warner, Glenton Williams and Tyrone Williams Jr.
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