West Indies Women’s ‘A' team announced for historic Pakistan tour
The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Women’s Selection Panel has unveiled a 15-member squad for the forthcoming West Indies Women’s ‘A’ Team tour to Pakistan, scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 8.
The West Indies Women’s ‘A’ Team, under the leadership of Head Coach Shane Deitz and Captain Rashada Williams, a prominent top-order batter and wicket-keeper, will also have Ashmini Munisar, an off-spinning all-rounder, as vice-captain.
This historic tour marks the first-ever West Indies Women’s ‘A’ Team Away Tour. T will consist of three 50-over matches against Pakistan ‘A’ at the Lahore Country Club in Muridke, followed by a tri-nation T20 Series featuring Pakistan ‘A’ and Thailand. The preliminary T20 matches will be hosted at the Lahore Country Club, with the final slated to be held at the prestigious Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Lead Selector welcomes tour
Lead Selector for Women’s and Girls’ Cricket, Ann Browne-John, expressed her thoughts on the tour: “The ‘A’ Team tour to Pakistan is a welcome addition to the calendar. It is a perfect opportunity for developing players to gain international experience. The team comprises players who participated in the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup and those who are just beginning to establish themselves in the Senior Team setup, including some currently in Australia for an ongoing series.”
Browne-John also commended the captain, Rashada Williams, stating, “The captain Rashada Williams has exhibited excellent leadership during the CG United Women’s Super50 Cup and Women’s T20 Blaze earlier this year, and she recently delivered strong performances during the Women’s CPL. This tour, coming just after the Australia series, presents an outstanding opportunity for players to further develop and improve.”
West Indies Women’s ‘A’ delegation
The full squad: Rashada Williams (captain), Ashmini Munisar (vice-captain), Jahzara Claxton, NaiJanni Cumberbatch, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Sheneta Grimmond, Trishan Holder, Zaida James, Djenaba Joseph, Qiana Joseph, Nyia Latchman, Mandy Mangru, Shunelle Sawh.
The Team Management Unit: Shane Deitz (head coach), Sheena Gooding (team manager), Robert Samuels (assistant coach), Samantha Lynch (assistant coach), Tajay Grant (physiotherapist), Yvonne Arthur (strength and conditioning coach).
The full match schedule:
October 24: 1st 50-over match at Lahore Country Club, Muridke
October 26: 2nd 50-over match at Lahore Country Club, Muridke
October 29: 3rd 50-over match at Lahore Country Club, Muridke
November 3: 1st T20 match vs Pakistan ‘A” at Lahore Country Club, Muridke
November 4: 2nd T20 match vs Thailand at Lahore Country Club, Muridke
November 5: 3rd T20 match Pakistan ‘A’ vs Thailand at Lahore Country Club, Muridke
