ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) would like to express heartfelt condolences to WINDIES U-19 player Joshua Persaud on the death of his mother in a car accident in the USA.

Persaud has been a part of the WINDIES U-19 team currently participating at the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.
All arrangements were made by CWI to allow him to depart for Guyana immediately, to be with family and close ones during this difficult time.

Both Persaud and injured player Raymond Perez, left New Zealand last night and are on their way back home to Guyana. Brad Barnes will depart the Caribbean today, en route to New Zealand to replace Perez. No replacement has been requested for Persaud.

CWI sends its prayers and thoughts to the Persaud family and with Joshua’s teammates in New Zealand during this time.