Antigua & Barbuda: Cricket Association of Antigua and Barbuda officially announced its 14 member Senior National Cricket Team which will be competing in the upcoming “Leeward Islands T20 (LIT20).” The tournament is scheduled to start from May 31 to June 8 , 2025 at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium, Saint George.
The name of the team is Antigua and Barbuda Falcons which will be led by West Indies all-rounder Rakheem Cornwall as its captain. West Indies traditional left-arm spinner Karima Gore will support him as the vice-captain.
Furthermore, the team includes exceptional cricket players like West Indian leg-spinner Hayden Walsh and the MVP of the CWI Breakout League Kofi James. Some young talents will also feature in this tournament like Micah McKenzie, the highest wicket taker at the Breakout League.
For the first time, he will play in the senior West Indies team. He will be accompanied by D’Ahri Francis Jedidiah Martin and Bartlette Henry.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – Squad
• Rakheem Cornwall (Captian)
• Karima Gore (Vice Captain)
• Kofi James
• Hayden Walsh Jr.
• Elroy Francis Jr.
• Javier Spencer
• Nino Henry
• Glenton Williams
• D’Ahri Francis
• Jedidiah martin
• Tyron Williams Jr.
• Micah McKenzie
• Bartlette Henry
• Michael Dover
Reserves and Coaching staff
The reserves for the team are Amahl Nathaniel and Ishmael Peters. They will be on standby throughout the tournament. Pernel Watley is assigned as the coach for the team with Purnell Joseph assigned for all the managing responsibilities.
Leeward Islands T20 (LIT20)
The LIT20 Cricket Tournament is one of the most lovable tournaments for the cricket enthusiasts all over the Caribbean, all the matches are scheduled to be held at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
The first match of Falcons will be with St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots on May 31 at 7p.m which will also be the opening match of the LIT20 Cricket Festival. Other teams competing in the tournament will be Nevis, Anguilla, Combined Islands and the Virgin Islands.
