KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica Women’s captain Rashada Williams is calling on Cricket West Indies (CWI) to increase playing opportunities for female cricketers across the region, citing the need for more competitive cricket to develop talent and sustain momentum.
Williams led her side to their sixth CG United Women’s Super50 Cup title last weekend, but the truncated format, only three rounds of matches, left the captain yearning for more on-field action.
Triumph in a short tournament
Jamaica Women emerged champions with 21 points, edging out Windward Islands Women in second place and Guyana Women in third. While the victory added another title to Jamaica’s collection, Williams expressed concerns about the limited nature of the tournament.
“So, I think that it’s only fair that they add more games to the Super50 tournament. It doesn’t make sense holding a tournament where we are only playing three games and then you want to determine a winner. It’s just not enough cricket,” Williams told the Mason and Guest radio programme.
The shortened competition was officially attributed by CWI to financial constraints, but Williams warned that the lack of match play affects player development.
“As I said before we play in the regional tournaments in January, February every year and then there is a long break until next year January, February again, and if you’re not selected in the West Indies team or signed a league to play outside of the Caribbean like the WPL or the Big Bash, then you won’t have any cricket to play,” she added.
Tweaks to scoring and competition format
Williams also highlighted the Super50 bonus points system as an area that could benefit from adjustment. She argued that bonus points should not outweigh points for outright wins.
“For a win you get four points and I think you can probably get eight or more bonus points, so I think you could probably adjust it. I don’t think the bonus points should be more than the actual points you get for winning,” she said.
The captain’s suggestions underscore her commitment to strengthening competitive balance and ensuring players gain meaningful experience throughout the season.
A vision for women’s cricket
Williams’ call is part of a larger conversation about the growth of women’s cricket in the Caribbean. By increasing tournament rounds and providing more consistent playing opportunities, she believes the region can better nurture talent and prepare players for international competition, including leagues like the Women’s Premier League (WPL) and the Big Bash.
Her perspective reflects a proactive approach to leadership, with an emphasis not just on winning titles but on fostering sustainable pathways for female cricketers in the Caribbean.
“We want to keep improving. More games, more experience, that’s how we’ll continue to compete at the highest level,” Williams said.
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