The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has named a 21-man training squad ahead of the upcoming Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional Under-19 Tournament.
According to the GCB, the squad features a mix of returning players and emerging talents as preparations get underway for the regional tourney.
Jonathan Van Lange will lead Guyana’s U19 team
The players selected are Rampersaud Ramnauth, Parmeshwar Ram, Romeo Deonarine, Sachin Balgobin, Jonathan Van Lange, Afraz Ali Boodhu, Romario Ramdehol, Shamar Apple, Salim Khan, Riyad Latif, Golcharran Chulia, Nityanand Mathura, Bruce Vincent, Micah Amsterdam, Wavell Allen, Neeran Bani, Sanjay Algoo, Jayden Dowlin, Shiloh Adams, Matthew Pottaya, and Ronaldo Jeffery.
Lange will lead the squad as Captain. Garvin Nedd will serve as the team’s Coach while Nazeer Mohammad has been appointed Team Manager.
Lead Selector Andre Percival confirmed that training sessions would begin shortly, although weather conditions may impact outdoor activity.
“Because of the weather, there may not be much outdoor work at first, but we’ll be utilising the indoor facilities at the National Gymnasium, courtesy of the GCB President, to get in technical drills and fitness work,” Percival explained.
Speaking on the squad composition, the Lead Selector touched on the balance of experience and potential.
Garvin Nedd will coach the team
“We have five emerging players currently in the CWI group under Coach Felix, and a few others who showed promise during the rain-affected Inter-County tournament. We feel this 21 offers a strong foundation,” he said.
The final 14-member squad will be named at the end of the training camp, following input from Coaches working with the players.
“I’m confident in the group. I wasn’t directly involved in the initial selections due to my tour commitments in the Breakout League, I’ve followed the process closely, and I believe these boys have what it takes,” Percival added.
The Guyanese unit will depart home soil on June 29 for St Kitts.
The GCB has noted that it remains committed to structured player development and competition readiness ahead of the tournament scheduled to be hosted in St Kitts.
