HPC Inducts New Cohort For 2024-2025

The Saint Lucia National Cricket Association (SLNCA) and the Government of Saint Lucia are taking further steps to develop the island’s young cricketers, with a new cohort of 10 players joining the Saint Lucia High Performance Centre (HPC) this week. The announcement of the new class was made at a black tie cocktail and dinner this weekend, which also served to recognise the outgoing group, which inaugurated the HPC programme in 2023. The HPC, the brainchild of Minister for Youth Development and Sports, Kenson Casimir, aims to bridge the gap between youth and senior cricket. The initiative is also intended to replicate a professional environment, with greater attention to technique, fitness, and nutrition. In the first year of the HPC, Qiana Joseph returned to the West Indies women’s team, joining Zaida James in the squad. Selena Ross also made the West Indies Under-19 team, and is presently in training with the regional side. The first intake also included West Indies Under-19 players Ackeem Auguste and McKenny Clarke, both of whom are now with the West Indies Academy. Currently contracted by the Windward Islands Volcanoes are former Junior Cricketer of the Year, Johnnel Eugene; Millet wicketkeeper-batsman, Noelle Leo; and 20-year-old Micoud...