(windiescricket.com)
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Fifteen of the region’s most promising female cricketers have embarked on a specialised training camp at the Chennai Super Kings Academy in India, as part of Cricket West Indies (CWI) expansion and continuation of its groundbreaking India development program.
The female contingent, accompanied by head coach Merissa Aguilleira, assistant coaches Ryan Hinds and Tremayne Smartt and team manager Yasmine St Ange, departed Barbados for India on August 12 ahead of the comprehensive two-week program, which runs from 13 to 30 August.
The 15-member group features some players capped at the senior level, including Ashmini Munisar, Zaida James, Djenaba Joseph, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Trishan Holder, Mandy Mangru and Nerissa Crafton, in addition to present and former West Indies Under 19 stars Naijanni Cumberbatch, Niya Latchman, Samara Ramnath, Shunelle Sawh, Steffie Soogrim and Selena Ross.
During this period, the players will participate in a series of practice matches and specialised training sessions designed to enhance their performance against spin bowling in challenging overseas conditions, with unique emphasis on technical development, mental conditioning and cultural adaptation, all essential traits for international cricket success.
