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Ann Browne-John: Contracted West Indies Women players will step up their game
Ann Browne-John -
CRICKET West Indies (CWI) lead selector for women’s and girls cricket Ann Browne-John believes the additional players given retainer contracts will propel their game to a higher level.
A total of 18 West Indies Women were awarded retainer contracts for the 2021/2022 season.
A CWI media release on Thursday said the players contracted is an increase of three compared to the 2020/2021 season, with contracts offered for the first time to developing young players – Kaysia Schultz and Qiana Joseph. Shawnisha Hector, who was previously contracted, has been given another contract for the forthcoming year.
Two Trinis among 18 WI Women contracted by CWI
Anisa Mohammed -
CRICKET West Indies (CWI) has expanded the number of West Indies Women’s players offered retainer contracts for the 2021/2022 season to a record 18 players.
A CWI media release on Thursday said this is an increase of three retainer contracts compared to the 2020/2021 season, with contracts offered for the first time to developing young players – Kaysia Schultz and Qiana Joseph. Shawnisha Hector, who was previously contracted, has been given another contract for the upcoming year.
The three players will join the 15 retained players from the 2020/2021 season, including captain Stafanie Taylor, dynamic all-rounder Deandra Dottin and the leading T20 International wicket-taker Anisa Mohammed. Mohammed and Karishma Ramharack are the two TT players contracted.
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Deandra Dottin (centre), Hayley Matthews (right) and Anisa Mohamed were among those receiving central retainer contracts from Cricket West Indies. (GP) Social Share
ST JOHN’S – Five Barbadians have been handed central retainer contracts, as Cricket West Indies (CWI) yesterday increased the overall number to 18 for the coming year, with all 15 players retained from the previous year.
Seasoned all-rounder Deandra Dottin, talented all-rounder Hayley Matthews, the experienced seamer Shakera Selman, fast bowler Shamilia Connell and joined by emerging all-rounder Aaliyah Alleyne.
Twin sisters, Kycia and Kyshonna Knight were not among those gaining contracts which begin on July 1.