The West Indies Rising Stars Men’s Under-19 squad has begun its journey to the **2026 ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup**, which will be hosted jointly by **Namibia and Zimbabwe**.
The tournament, scheduled to run from **January 15 to February 6, 2026**, will feature the world’s top emerging cricket talent and serves as a key platform for developing future international players.
The Leeward Islands will be well represented in the West Indies squad, with **Kunal Tilokani, Isra-el Morton, Jewel Andrew, Tanez Francis, Micah McKenzie,** and **Matthew Miller** all selected to compete at the global event.
Their inclusion reflects the continued strength and depth of youth cricket development within the Leeward Islands and the wider West Indies region. The players are expected to participate in final training sessions and warm-up matches upon arrival as the team fine-tunes preparations for the tournament.
The West Indies Under-19s will be aiming for a strong showing on the world stage as they seek to reaffirm the region’s proud cricketing legacy and build momentum for the future.
With a talented and determined squad assembled, optimism remains high that the future of West Indies cricket is in capable hands.