West Indies 2020 & Beyond was formed on January 24th 2020 by persons who love
West Indies cricket and would like to see it get back to where it was in the 1970’s. Its Facebook page consists
of 27,000 + members and growing. while its YouTube channel has already attracted over 130,000 views. The name was recently changed to West Indies
Cricket Development Academy in keeping
with an adopted Mandate of giving opportunities to
Young players who are yearning to become future West Indies stars. Everyone
is welcomed to the Academy and all that is asked
for is respect for its cricketers, coaches,
administration and fellow members.
Persons who do not respect or comply with
the Academy’s rules will be reprimanded and
possible also removed from the group page
depending on the severity of their offence.
The Academy’s Mission is to promote
Caribbean cricket and to assist young
players to reach their maximum potential
so that one day they can represent the
West Indies team.
The Academy also aims to assist young players from
less fortunate areas by helping them with
cricket gears and opportunities.
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OUR GROUP TEAM COMPRISES OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONS.
MR JUNIOR CODLIN – PRESIDENT AND GROUP FOUNDER (JAMAICA)
CLIFFORD BISSOON VICE PRESIDENT (TRINIDAD)
KADIAN RHONE DIRECTOR (JAMAICA)
NEIL ALONZO – CONTRIBUTOR (GUYANA)
KERENE AUDAIN SECRETARY GENERAL AND TREASURER ( USA )
WILLIAM BURNE CRICKET OPERATIONAL MANAGER (BARBADOS)
The Academy is planning on sending a young team on an international tour in June – July, 2023. This team will be comprised of Under-19 cricketers from the region who may have been overlooked in representing the West Indies in that age group. The tour will allow these players to grow and play in conditions that they would not have had the opportunity to do in their region.
The Academy’s Selectors are in the process of picking a group of boys who will be earmarked for tour squad inclusion. and then pick the final 16 closer to the tour date. The Tour administration team will also be well recognized and from our region.