Regional governing body Cricket West Indies has awarded full-time, one-year contracts to 30 young players as part of its ongoing commitment to nurturing emerging talent in the region.

For the Men’s Academy, 15 players under the age of 23 will receive dedicated, year-long coaching and training, with access to world-class resources, including a dedicated technical team, as they prepare for the rigours of regional and international cricket.

For the Women’s Academy, 15 players including Jamaica’s Kate Wilmot, will benefit from specialized training with talent pathway coaches and ongoing high-performance initiatives, as well as an international tour.

The contracts run from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.

2024/25 Men’s Academy Contracts: Ackeem Auguste, Jediah Blades, Joshua Bishop, Teddy Bishop, McKenny Clarke, Rivaldo Clarke, Mavendra Dindyal, Nathan Edward, Justin Jaggersar, Johann Layne, Zishan Motara, Michael Palmer, Kelvin Pitman, Raneico Smith and Carlon Tuckett.

2024/25 Women’s Academy Contracts: Asabi Callendar, Jahzara Claxton, NaiJanni Cumberbatch, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Briana Harricaharan, Shawnisha Hector, Trishan Holder, Djenaba Joseph, Nyia Latchman, Samara Ramnath, Shunelle Sawh, Steffie Soogrim, Kate Wilmott.

The Men’s Academy, for the first time, will be based full-time at the CWI-owned Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua, while the Women’s Academy players will continue their high-performance development in their home territories with regular training camps in Antigua throughout the year.