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Four Players Added To Benna Boys Training Squad As Sessions Resume At Paynters
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By Neto Baptiste
Four new players have been added to the senior men’s national football training squad as they resume sessions in preparation for their June 4 World Cup Qualifier against Grenada here in Antigua.
Defenders
Chad Williams of Greenbay Hoppers, Liberta Blackhawks midfielder
Shaquan Knight, and striker
Keon Greene of Cedar Grove Blue Jays have all been called up by the team’s selection panel.
One member of the coaching panel,
Schyan Jeffers, said the players have been responding well to training thus far.
Cornwall Hopes For More Runs, Improved Performances Following Back To Back Half Centuries
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West Indies spinning all-rounder,
Rahkeem Cornwall, hopes he could continue to deliver with the bat following two half centuries in the team’s recent Test series against Sri Lanka here at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground.
Speaking with Observer media on Tuesday, Cornwall said he was happy to finally deliver with the bat, adding that it came at time when the team needed it most.
“Playing my first Test match at home is always a special moment and getting my first half century in international cricket. I thought it was time I really show what I could do with the bat and start to live up to my expectations. I just knew that the team was in a critical position and I had to stand up and bat and I just backed myself and my ability and put runs on the board,” he said.
Eagles, Jennings, Lions, Nation To Battle In Super 40 Semis
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By Neto Baptiste
CUB Bethesda Golden Eagles, Jennings, Anderson Carty Empire Nation and New Winthorpes Lions have all advanced to the semifinals of the State Insurance Corporation Super 40 Competition being hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA).
The top four were decided following Saturday’s final round of preliminary matches which saw Golden Eagles topping the standings with 30 points. They were following closely by Jennings on 26 points in the number two slot while Empire Nation and New Winthorpes Lions each had 24 points in third and fourth respectively.
National and PIC Liberta Blackhawks batsman, Kofi James, has been drafted into the Leeward Islands Hurricanes ahead of this weekend's start of the Cricket West…