Cricket West Indies (CWI) is yet to pronounce on the remaining regional tournaments for the calendar year.
The body’s Chief Executive Officer Johnny Grave informed Stabroek Sport that no decision has been made at this time but the body is scheduled to have a meeting soon where this issue will be discussed.
In a recent interview with this publication, Grave had stated, “[the] U17s and U19s will depend on the CXC exams and regional travel,” while noting, “We are hoping that cricket can restart in time for the U17s and U19s be played as planned in July and August.”
However, that timeline could face issues with the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) setting their exams for late July.
Guyana has already completed their under-17 inter-county tournament which is seen as a basis for national selection but the under-19 format has not taken place.
Grave had noted that the female u-19 regional tournament is also one which will be considered a priority in light of the Caribbean’s preparation for the inaugural female under-19 World Cup in 2021.
Amid the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the world of sports was forced to a grinding halt for nearly three months. For Cricket West Indies, the Regional under-15 tournament, as well as an under-19 tour of England, has already been canceled.
Another consideration for the proposed tournament is the reopening of international borders to facilitate regional travel and guidelines by governments in dealing with COVID-19.
