ST JOHN’S, Antigua — Test batsman Kraigg Brathwaite has been named Captain of the West Indies Team for the International Cricket Council’s Under-19 World Cup in Australia next month. The tournament runs from August 11 to 26.
Brathwaite, a steady opening batsman, has played nine Test matches with four half-centuries. Left-hander John Campbell, who will be Brathwaite’s opening partner, was named as Vice Captain. Former West Indies Captain and fast bowling legend Courtney Walsh will again be Team Manager with Roddy Estwick as Head Coach.