Guyana names U-15 squad as CWI Rising Stars tournament bowls off on Sunday

Guyana has named a 14-member squad for the upcoming 2026 Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Under-15 Men’s Tournament, which bowls off on Sunday, March 29, under a revised bilateral series format across the Caribbean.
The local squad features Lomar Seecharan, Brandon Grimmond, Gautam Dhanraj, Luke Amsterdam, Akash Ramdewar, Nathan Bishop, Asgallary Nabbie, Altaf Ali, Makai Dowlin, Leon Reddy, Johnathan Barry, Devraj Persaud, Ravid Fredricks and Jaydan Ganpat. Guyana will host Barbados in a five-match series, with games scheduled at the Lusignan Cricket Ground, Everest Cricket Club Ground and Bourda.
According to CWI, the new format marks another step in its ongoing review of regional competitions for the 2026–2027 cycle. The initiative is focused on strengthening development pathways, improving player assessment and managing resources during a challenging financial period.
A CWI press release noted that the foundation of the regional cricket pathway, the Under-15 competition, is centred on talent identification. This year’s format has been designed to preserve playing opportunities, expand scouting reach and provide meaningful developmental experiences for young players across the region. No overall winner will be declared, with emphasis placed on evaluating individual talent rather than team standings.
The 50-over tournament will feature three concurrent five-match bilateral series hosted in Guyana, Antigua, and Jamaica. In addition to the Guyana versus Barbados series, Leeward Islands will face Windward Islands in Antigua, while Jamaica will take on Trinidad and Tobago in Jamaica.
Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe said the revised structure is intended to balance development goals with financial realities.
“The start of this tournament represents an important step in how we continue to support youth development across the region while carefully managing financial resources. At the Under-15 level, our priority is clear – identifying talent and giving young players the best possible platform to showcase their skills,” Bascombe explained.
“In designing this year’s structure, we focused on expanding opportunities for participation, strengthening the quality of player assessment, and ensuring that our identification processes are as thorough and far-reaching as possible. Importantly, this format keeps the emphasis on player growth, evaluation and long-term potential. This is about building a strong foundation for West Indies cricket and ensuring that our young players are well prepared for each stage of the pathway, ultimately leading to the international level,” he added.
The developmental focus will be supported by experienced personnel within team management units, including former international players Stuart Williams (Leeward Islands), Robert Samuels and Sheldon Cottrell (Jamaica), along with veteran coaches Roderick Estwick (Barbados) and Dalton Polius (Windward Islands).

Tournament Schedule
Round One – March 29
Guyana v Barbados at Lusignan Cricket Ground, Guyana
Leeward Islands v Windward Islands at Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua
Jamaica v Trinidad and Tobago at Melbourne Park, Jamaica
Round Two – March 31
Guyana v Barbados at Lusignan Cricket Ground, Guyana
Leeward Islands v Windward Islands at Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua
Jamaica v Trinidad and Tobago at JB Cricket Ground, Jamaica
Round Three – April 2
Guyana v Barbados at Everest Cricket Club Ground, Guyana
Leeward Islands v Windward Islands at Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua
Jamaica v Trinidad and Tobago at JB Cricket Ground, Jamaica
Round Four – April 4
Guyana v Barbados at Bourda, Guyana
Leeward Islands v Windward Islands at Bethesda Sports Ground, Antigua
Jamaica v Trinidad and Tobago at Boys Town, Jamaica
Round Five – April 6
Guyana v Barbados at Bourda, Guyana
Leeward Islands v Windward Islands at Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua
Jamaica v Trinidad and Tobago at Melbourne Park, Jamaica

Squads
Guyana: Lomar Seecharan, Brandon Grimmond, Gautam Dhanraj, Luke Amsterdam, Akash Ramdewar, Nathan Bishop, Asgallary Nabbie, Altaf Ali, Makai Dowlin, Leon Reddy, Johnathan Barry, Devraj Persaud, Ravid Fredricks, Jaydan Ganpat
Barbados: Javion Batson, Michael Bend, Micaiah Brathwaite, Omari Daniel-Hood, Oshea Francis, Kieran Gittens, Malikai Mason, Jalan McAllister, Shaquan Parris, Shiv Sahadeo, Shawnico Sargeant, Liam Sealy, Ben Shepherd, Charles Wood
Leeward Islands: Adoni Ali, Isaiah Harris, Karese Farrell, Nicklos Hero, Aedan Williams, De’morae Prentice, Deshawn James, Kamari France, Ryan Marchan, Elijah Miller, Ian Jeremiah, Dante Odlum, Akez France, Ondre Peters
Windward Islands: Derwin Lewis, Dylon John, Alex Armstrong, Jershaun Joseph, Nian Davis, Dillon Joseph, Javien Benjamin, Evan Gilbert, Aaron St Hilaire, Kaleb Charles, Nicken Justin, Ahmaud Williams, Ahmar Lavia, Ron Charles
Trinidad and Tobago: Arnaldo Premchand, Aydan Ramtahal, Christiano Beharry, Davis Guerra, Eshanan Deopersad, Giovanni McKnight, Kaveed Katwaroo, Keshav Mongru, K’Hill Thomas, Marley Richards, Nityum Mongru, Ronaldo Siewsankar, Samir Boodoo, Sanjiv Bachu
Jamaica: Zachary Buchanan, Sean Clarke, Jermari Bryce, Jayden Shaw, Marcus Bryan, Romario West, Marvin Johnson, Ranjay Thomas, Raheim Livingston, Daniel Wolliston, Jeremiah Johnson, Jabari Ralph, Rajae McGeachy, Daniel Davidson, Hugh Turner, Najai Wright, Andino Edwards, and Kemar Parker