West Indies players join hands with Sandals Cricket Academy
Several aspiring young cricketers got a chance to meet and interact with member of the West Indies at a special function on Wednesday evening. The teenagers are members of the Sandals Cricket Academy and were selected based on their excellent performances in cricket events across Jamaica. Some have represented the island in various regional cricket tournaments.
The event was hosted by the Jamaica Cricket Association and Sandals – the official sponsors of the West Indies team. It was held at the President’s Suite in the George Headley Stand at Sabina Park. Among the guests were members and staff of the JCA, executives and representatives from Sandals, as well as parents and other family members of the players.
Captain Jason Holder spoke on behalf of the West Indies players and urged the students to always be good ambassadors.
“I want to thank Sandals and the JCA for inviting us and for also playing a major role in the development these young men. It is great to see the young players being rewarded for their performances in the game,” Holder said. “I urge you to make full use of these opportunities and develop your skills, in cricket and in life. It is wonderful to represent your country … to be good ambassadors for your nation and the game of cricket.”
Holder added:
“It’s always great to here at Sabina Park, and for me it’s an honor to captain the West Indies team in the upcoming Test match against India at this wonderful venue. Cricket has been played here for over 100 years and this ground has a very rich history of Jamaica and West Indies cricket.”