ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Steve Liburd has been appointed as head coach of the Leeward Islands Hurricanes.
The announcement was made on Saturday by the Leeward Islands Cricket Board (LICB), which revealed that Liburd, the former Leeward Islands batsman, would serve in the role for the next two years.
In a statement, the LICB said Liburd’s appointment would “bring a wealth of experience and leadership” to the team.
Liburd has served in several coaching capacities, including head coach of the West Indies’ Under-19 women’s team and the Guyana Amazon Warriors Women’s team in the Caribbean Premier League.
“Having represented the Leeward Islands with distinction during his playing career, Liburd’s deep understanding of the game and his dedication to the development of cricket in the region make him an ideal choice for this role,” the statement read.
“In addition to his playing career, Liburd has extensive coaching experience at various levels including youth and senior teams within Cricket West Indies. His ability to nurture young talent and his strategic approach to coaching have earned him recognition and respect within the cricketing community.”
President of the LICB, Enoch Lewis, said he was looking forward to Liburd taking up his new role.
“We are delighted to welcome Steve Liburd back to the Leeward Islands Hurricanes, this time in the capacity of head coach.
“Steve’s passion for the game, combined with his experience and leadership skills will be invaluable as we look to build a winning team culture and develop the next generation of cricket talent in the Leeward Islands,” Lewis said.
Meanwhile, Liburd expressed his enthusiasm for the new position, stating, “It is an honour to return to the Leeward Islands Hurricanes as head coach. I am excited about the opportunity to work with the players and staff to achieve our collective goals and take the team to new heights.”
The LICB said Liburd’s appointment was part of its ongoing commitment to “building a strong and competitive team that can achieve success at the regional and international level.”
