Cricket West Indies Announces Exciting Under-19 White-Ball Series Against Sri Lanka
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the West Indies Men's Under 19 team that will host their Sri Lankan counterparts in a seven-match Youth ODI series from 25 August to 16 September, in Antigua.
The highly anticipated series will showcase the Caribbean's most promising cricket talent as Barbadian Joshua Dorne leads the squad against Sri Lanka at two of the island’s premier venues.
The opening four matches will take place at Coolidge Cricket Ground and the series will conclude at the iconic Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium.
Dorne, a dynamic batsman, recently led his countrymen to the Rising Stars Under-19 title while earning MVP honours along the way with a tournament-high 328 runs.
He leads a well-balanced squad featuring a unique blend of batting firepower and bowling skill, comprised of the best performers from the recently concluded regional Under-19 tournament.
This series serves as vital match preparation for the side ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s Under 19 World Cup to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia next January and represents a key component of CWI's ongoing commitment to youth development, by providing emerging stars with invaluable international experience against quality opposition.
The regional side will also contest a tri-series with England and the USA later in the year to aid their preparation for the international showpiece at the turn of the year.
Sri Lanka's Under 19 team, with its proud tradition of producing international stars, will arrive in Antigua on August 25 for five days of preparation before the opening encounter.
Cricket West Indies Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe commented:
"We are delighted to welcome the Sri Lanka Under-19 team to the Caribbean for what promises to be a highly competitive and rewarding series. Encounters like these are invaluable to our cricket pathway, as they expose our young players to different styles of play, varying conditions and the intensity that comes with international opposition.”
“Beyond the immediate competition, this tour represents a development opportunity for both teams — allowing our players to test their skills, build confidence and understand the standards required to excel at the next level.”
“Hosting Sri Lanka reinforces the strong bonds we share across the global cricketing community and we look forward to an engaging and fruitful series that will aid the development of both sets of players."
All seven matches will commence at 9:30 AM and conclude at 5:00 PM, providing cricket fans with full days of compelling action.
Live streaming will also be available on the Windies Cricket YouTube Page with a live scorecard provided for each game on the www.windiescricket.com Match Centre.
The tour concludes with Sri Lanka's departure on Tuesday, 16 September.
West Indies Under 19 Squad:
Joshua Dorne (captain)
Shaquan Belle
Brendan Boodoo
Tyriek Bryan
Afraz Ali Budhoo
Zachary Carter
Earsinho Fontaine
R’Jai Gittens
Micah Greenidge
Vitel Lawes
Pajay Nelson
Matthew Miller
Isra-el Morton
Jakeem Pollard
Aadian Racha
Johnathan Van Lange
Team Management Unit:
Head Coach – Rohan Nurse
Assistant Coach – Jerome Taylor
Assistant Coach – Dalton Polius
Physiotherapist – Kwayne Dalrymple
Strength & Conditioning Coach – Shayne Cooper
Manager – Clint St Hill
Match Schedule:
1st ODI – 30 August – Coolidge Cricket Ground
2nd ODI – 2 September - Coolidge Cricket Ground
3rd ODI – 4 September - Coolidge Cricket Ground
4th ODI – 7 September - Coolidge Cricket Ground
5th ODI – 9 September – Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
6th ODI – 12 September - Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
7th ODI – 15 September - Sir Vivian Richards Stadium