CWI awards 30 Academy cohorts one-year contracts

As part of its efforts to nurture emerging talent in the Caribbean, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has awarded 30 of the region’s up-and-coming male and female cricketers one-year contracts that run from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2025.

In making the announcement, CWI revealed that for the first time in its history, the Men’s Academy cohort will be based full-time at the CWI-owned Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG) in Antigua.

Fifteen young men under the age of 23 will receive year-long coaching and training and will have access to world-class resources, including a dedicated technical team, as they prepare for the rigors of regional and international cricket.

Meanwhile, the Women’s Academy, launched during the 2023-24 season, will continue its high-performance development in its home territories with regular training camps at CCG throughout the year as the Academy continues to offer young female cricketers critical development opportunities.

The 15 women awarded contracts for this season will benefit from specialized training with Talent Pathway coaches, ongoing high-performance initiatives in their respective territories and CCG, and an international tour.

Director of Cricket at CWI, Miles Bascombe, emphasized the importance of both programs.

“The CWI Academies are instrumental in bridging the gap between junior and senior levels, ensuring that both men and women receive the support they need to succeed internationally.
“By focusing on holistic development and providing tailored, high-performance programming, we are accelerating the growth of our emerging players and securing a bright future for West Indies cricket,” Bascombe said.

Men’s Academy Contracts: Ackeem Auguste, Jediah Blades, Joshua Bishop, Teddy Bishop, McKenny Clarke, Rivaldo Clarke, Mavendra Dindyal, Nathan Edward, Justin Jaggersar, Johan Layne, Zishan Motara, Michael Palmer, Kelvin Pitman, Renico Smith, Carlon Tuckett.

Women’s Academy Contracts: Asabi Callendar, Jahzara Claxton, NaiJanni Cumberbatch, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Briana Harricaharan, Shawnisha Hector, Trishan Holder, Djenaba Joseph, Nyia Latchman, Samara Ramnath, Shunelle Sawh, Steffie Soogrim, Kate Wilmott.