Auguste, Clarke Among CWI Academy Intake

Two of Saint Lucia’s most promising young cricketers are among a group of 18 young men who this past weekend were part of an official induction ceremony for the third cohort of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Men’s Academy. Ackeem Auguste and McKenny Clarke are at CWI Headquarters in Antigua & Barbuda, where they will be based full-time for their year of training and development. The 18 young men in attendance were addressed by West Indies cricket legend Courtney Walsh, an esteemed group of technical staff, cricket professionals, including CWI Director Enoch Lewis, and CWI Chief Operating Officer Lynford Inverary. Walsh was greeted with a standing ovation by the enthusiastic players, who were bowled over by his record-breaking accomplishments on the pitch. Walsh, who still holds the West Indies record for highest Test wicket-taker (519), shared his unique perspective as a former player and left the young men with thirteen key points to consider.  Of those points, he emphasised fitness, which once allowed him to bowl an extraordinary 45 consecutive overs in one innings; the importance of constantly learning about the game, which he does to this day; striving for excellence in Test cricket as a foundation for mastering all...