GUYANESE Trisha Hardat and Danellie Manns have been named as part of the West Indies U-19 Women’s Squad selected for the upcoming tour of the United Kingdom.
According to a release from Cricket West Indies (CWI) yesterday, “This tour is a crucial part of the team’s preparation for the ICC Women’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup, set to take place in January 2025 in Malaysia.”
The tour will see the team participate in a series of highly-competitive matches, including an England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) development tournament.

This tournament will feature teams from Scotland and Ireland, with the West Indies U-19 Women’s team guaranteed three T20 matches. In addition, three fixtures have been scheduled against an ECB Southern Under-19 Women’s Regional Team, comprising two days of T20 doubleheaders and a 30-over match on the third day.

The squad, led by co-captains Asabi Callender and Erin Deane, represents the best of emerging talent in West Indies women’s cricket. The players have shown great promise, and are expected to gain invaluable experience on this tour, as they prepare for the world stage.

FULL SQUAD: Asabi Callender (Co-Captain), Erin Deane (Co-Captain), Aaliyah Weekes, Abigail Bryce, Amrita Ramtahal, Aneisha Miller, Brianna Harricharan, Danellie Manns, Dicoreya Collymore, Elecia Bowman, Kenika Cassar, Kristen Sutherland, Selena Ross, Theanny Herbert-Mayers, and Trisha Hardat.

Supporting the players is a seasoned team management unit committed to guiding their development and success, including Head Coach (Steve Liburd), Assistant Coach (Shane Brooks), Physiotherapist (Ashley Stephens), Strength & Conditioning Coach (Yvonne Arthur), Team Manager (Merissa Aguilliera).

Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe expressed his confidence in the squad, stating, “This tour is a critical stepping stone in our preparation for the ICC Women’s U-19 Cricket World Cup. The matches against strong international teams will test our players, and help us fine-tune our strategies ahead of the global tournament.”

The squad is scheduled to arrive in the United Kingdom today.