On Monday morning, 14 vibrant, talented cricketers, a part of Guyana’s Under19 squad, departed local shores for St. Kitts & Nevis, where they will compete in the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Regional Under19 Tournament.
Captained by Jonathan Van Lange, with Romario Ramdeholl serving as his deputy, the team features a mix of rising allrounders and bowlers. Among them are Parmeshwar Ram and Shamar Apple, both fresh from the U15 ranks, making a bold leap as their talent shines through junior levels.
Guyana’s Male Under-19 Cricket team prior to their departure on Monday
The squad also includes Sachin Balgobin, Romeo Deonarine, Nityanand Mathura, Bruce Vincent, and Micah Amsterdam, alongside other top prospects.
Overseeing their preparation is Head Coach Garvin Nedd, backed by Manager Nazeer Mohammed.
Guyana will open their campaign tomorrow, Thursday, July 3, against Barbados at Elquemedo Willett Park in Nevis. Their remaining confirmed fixtures include matches against the USA, Jamaica, the Windward Islands, and Trinidad & Tobago, all played in a round-robin format before potential playoff matches on July 22.
The team has had a packed build-up, including inter-county trials and two weekend camps in Essequibo. Now, with the journey underway, their sights are firmly set on regional glory.
Guyana last won the tournament in 2018.
