The skills of the West Indies Academy will be put to the test next month as they take on their Sri Lankan counterparts in a home series in Antigua, running from June 7 to 26.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed the tour will feature two four-day first-class matches and three 50-over fixtures, to be played at the Coolidge Cricket Ground and the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium respectively.
The series forms part of CWI’s long-term strategic plan to provide a clear pathway for emerging talent across the region, offering valuable international exposure and developmental opportunities. It also comes on the heels of the 2025 West Indies Championship, where many of the Academy players were recently in action.
Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe emphasised the importance of such fixtures in bridging the gap between junior and senior levels.
“These matches serve as a critical component in the pathway development of our emerging players. There is a strategic plan in terms of bridging the gap between the junior and senior levels and the games against Sri Lanka will be used to continue sharpening and equipping our best prospects for the next level.”
Head coach Ramesh Subasinghe echoed those sentiments, stressing “the West Indies Academy remains committed to learning, development, and long-term growth. Over the past seven months, our players have made steady progress both on and off the field, growing as cricketers and as young men.”
He added: “This series against the Sri Lankan Emerging Players is an important opportunity for us to test our skills against an international team, identify areas we can develop, and continue building for the future of West Indies cricket.”
