Saint Lucia’s Under-23 men’s cricket team is poised for an intense bilateral showdown against Dominica, commencing Thursday, December 4th at Benjamin’s Park in Portsmouth. The touring squad will be captained by dual leadership: Windward Islands Volcanoes senior wicketkeeper Noelle Leo will command the one-day team, while former West Indies Under-19 allrounder Tarrique Edward takes charge of the three-day unit.
The upcoming series features a competitive format of three 50-over matches followed by a three-day fixture, marking the second edition of this emerging regional rivalry. Saint Lucia enters as defending champions, having dominated the inaugural 2024 series with a 2-1 victory in the limited-overs contests and a comprehensive win in the three-day match.
Team selection reflects Saint Lucia’s developing cricket pipeline, featuring numerous current and alumni members of the Saint Lucia Cricket High Performance Centre. The squad blends experience with emerging talent, including returning players Bolton Sayers, Windward Islands senior pacer Keon Gaston, Royce Paul, Lee John, Isiah Jones, Shawnil Edward, Jayden Elibox and Kensley Paul.
New additions strengthening the roster include talented batsman Theo Edward, wicketkeeper Jonathan Daniel, Aaron Joseph, wily spinner Cody Lesmond, Kevin Gassie and Kethan Charlemagne. The team departed Saint Lucia on Wednesday, December 3rd under the guidance of head coach John Eugene, with former Windward Islands spinner Larry Edward serving as team manager.
Match Schedule:
– December 4: 50-over Match 1
– December 5: 50-over Match 2
– December 7: 50-over Match 3
– December 9-11: 3-day Match