July 9, 2021
With six months to go before West Indies host the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup for the first time, head coach Floyd Reifer has been outlining preparations for the West Indies squad in the face of COVID-19 pandemic challenges.
Barbadian Reifer, a former West Indies Test, One-Day International and Twenty20 captain, who has also served as head coach of the regional team at the highest level, spoke with Barbados Today columnist Keith Holder in a wide-ranging interview at the 3Ws Oval, Cave Hill, where his name adorns the well-appointed Pavilion, dubbed “The Floyd Reifer Balcony”.
The 2022 Under-19 World Cup (the 14th edition) is scheduled for January 4 to February 5, with 16 teams taking part.
GROS ISLET 1, CENTRAL CASTRIES THROUGH TO SEMIFINAL ROUND
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Defending champions Gros Islet 1 and Central Castries secured semifinal spots in the 2021 Sandals Under-19 Cricket Cup this past weekend, a tournament organized by the Saint Lucia National Cricket Association (SLNCA).
Gros Islet captain, Zidane Arthur secured his team’s semifinal spot with a 153-run win over Mabouya Valley last Saturday at the Gros Islet playing field.
Batting first, Gros Islet1 scored 254 all out in 37.5 overs with Zidane Arthur top scoring with a well-played 71 which included 7 fours and 3 sixes.
Opening batsman Khan Elcock continued his good run-on form scoring 47 while his opening partner Jehan Boodha scored 25. Lee John who came in at No. 8 made 25 and No. 7 Denzel Albert 16.