Trinidad and Tobago’s men’s under-19 cricketers are gearing up for the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Men’s Under-19 Rising Star Championships, set to kick off with a face-off against Barbados at the Sion Hill Playing Field in St Vincent from July 11-12.
The tournament start was pushed back due to the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, causing significant changes in the schedule. The teams are now set to play a two-day competition, followed by a 50-over tourney.
Teams like Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Leeward Islands, TT, and hosts Windward Islands are ready to hit the field after the delay. The unique tournament format will see each team competing against their two group opponents and one team from another group in the two-day competition.
CWI director of cricket, Miles Bascombe, expressed gratitude to all involved in organizing the event and ensuring the pitches, outfields, electricity, and water services are in top-notch condition. The tournament will conclude on July 31, promising a fine balance of match time and recovery periods for the teams.
TT’s manager, Kerwin John, highlighted the team’s readiness to adapt to the revised format and their determination to avoid the mistakes of the past. With exciting matches lined up against defending champions Jamaica and hosts Windwards, TT is eager to showcase their skills and secure victories in the upcoming games.
As the excitement builds up for the championship, fans can mark their calendars for the action-packed schedule ahead. TT is set to face Leewards in their 50-over campaign on July 23 at Sion Hill, with more thrilling matches to look forward to in the coming days.
The road to glory begins for Trinidad and Tobago’s young cricket talent, and they are all set to rise to the occasion and make their mark in the CWI Men’s Under-19 Rising Star Championships. Stay tuned for all the thrilling updates and nail-biting moments as the tournament unfolds.
