A 15-member Combined Schools under-19 team is currently in the United Kingdom where they will be representing the twin island state during a friendly tour.
The initiative, which is a joint effort between the Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries and the Antigua and Barbuda High Commission in London, is set to run from July 21 to August 15.
The team will play 10 matches during the tour, including seven one day matches in England and another two in Scotland.
The tour will end with a T20 match against the ACE Programme during the second annual English Cricket Board (ECB) supported Heritage Day.
In addition to the matches, the team will participate in presentations about study and scholarship opportunities at Loughborough University and Stirling University. They will also benefit from a specially planned education and character development day hosted at Lord’s and enjoy hikes and tours of historic places in England and Scotland.
Squad: George Elvin, Shamar Pereira, Xanden Honson, Noah James Knight, Glen Williams, Tyree Moore, Malique Jacob, Dravid Richardson, Hosea Roberts, Brent Joseph, Malinga Burney, Kyland Isaac, Anthony Pierre, Antwane Wilock, and Isaiah Attwood.
Staff: Ridley Jacobs (Manager), Pernel Watley (Head Coach), Sylvester Joseph (Assistant Coach), and Evans Jones (Physio/Trainer).
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has extended gratitude to Cricket Scotland, the Leicester Caribbean Cricket & Social Club, the National Cricket Conference, the Antigua Exchange Programme and the Ace Programme Charity (ACE).
Special thanks to Alf Langley and Nick Gandon of the NCC, Director of the ACE Programme Chevy Green, Charlotte Spear for her assistance with logistical arrangements, Luisa Weste and James Overy of the MCC, Director of Cricket at Middlesex Alan Coleman, Jigar Naik of the Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Keith Williams of the Antigua Exchange Programme and Kenny Crichton of Cricket Scotland.
