Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis – Emerging cricketer Kunal Tilokani has earned an exciting opportunity to represent St. Kitts and Nevis on the regional stage after being selected as a member of a 12-player Caribbean squad for the Commonwealth Future Stars Under-23 cricket match.
The highly anticipated 10-overs-a-side fixture will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda, as part of the celebrations surrounding the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Tilokani will join 11 other promising cricketers from across the Caribbean in a regional team that will face a squad representing the wider Commonwealth. The match will showcase the region’s emerging cricketing talent while celebrating the Caribbean’s longstanding passion for the sport.
Dominica’s Stephan Pascal has been named captain of the Caribbean team, with West Indies cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards appointed as honorary team manager.
Tilokani’s selection is a significant opportunity for the young cricketer and places St. Kitts and Nevis among the Caribbean nations represented in this international showcase. He will have the opportunity to compete alongside some of the region’s most promising young players while gaining valuable experience on a wider Commonwealth platform.
The Caribbean squad comprises players between the ages of 18 and 22 and reflects the depth of emerging cricketing talent throughout the region.
The match forms part of One Commonwealth, One Team – A Commonwealth Cricket Celebration, an initiative aimed at bringing together Heads of Government, young athletes and communities through sport. It also highlights cricket’s unique ability to foster friendship, strengthen relationships and promote unity among Commonwealth nations.
The event is being hosted by Cricket West Indies in collaboration with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and the Commonwealth Secretariat, with support from event sponsors. The cricket showcase will follow a special fixture involving Heads of Government, further reinforcing the role of sport in building connections and creating opportunities for young people.
Caribbean Under-23 Squad
Stephan Pascal (Captain) – Dominica
Shaquan Belle – Barbados
Mavendra Dindyal – Guyana
Tarrique Edward – Saint Lucia
Tanez Francis – Antigua and Barbuda
Ethan Gibson – St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Antonio Harris – The Bahamas
Tayshaun Moses – Belize
Kirsten Murray – Grenada
Tamarie Redwood – Jamaica
Kunal Tilokani – St. Kitts and Nevis
Abdul Toppin – Trinidad and Tobago
Sir Vivian Richards will serve as honorary team manager.
The initiative aligns with the theme of CHOGM 2026, Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth, using cricket as a vehicle to promote collaboration, youth development and stronger connections among member nations.
The Commonwealth representative squad is expected to be announced shortly.
