West Indies have announced their 15-member squad for the Under-19 World Cup, with top-order batsman Joshua Dorne named captain. All-rounder Jonathan Van Lange will be the vice-captain. The tournament will be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia in January-February 2026. The West Indies squad also includes 19-year-old batsman Jewel Andrew, who has already played 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is for the senior national team.
Several players who featured in the Youth ODI series against Sri Lanka and England have been included in the West Indies Under-19 World Cup squad. Doren was the leading run-scorer in both series. Van Lang also performed impressively. Additionally, Zachary Carter, Matthew Miller, Jekim Pollard, Shaqwaan Bailey, and Vitel Lodge have also earned their places in the Under-19 World Cup team with their outstanding performances.
In the series against Sri Lanka and England, Jekim Pollard took 18 wickets at an average of 16.27, while Shaqwaan Bailey claimed 15 wickets. Vitel Lodge took 14 wickets in six matches against Sri Lanka.
West Indies High-Performance Manager, Dwayne Gill, said, In forming this team, we have aligned their development with the playing style expected at the senior level, ensured they gain experience in high-quality matches, and placed a strong emphasis on leadership, tactical awareness, and individual support within their respective roles.
Under 19 World Cup 2026 Group
- Group A: India, Bangladesh, USA, and New Zealand
- Group B: Zimbabwe, Pakistan, England, and Scotland
- Group C: Australia, Ireland, Japan, and Sri Lanka
- Group D: Tanzania, West Indies, Afghanistan, and South Africa
West Indies squad for ICC U19 World Cup 2026
Joshua Dorne (c), Jonathan Van Lange (vc), Jewel Andrew (wk), Tanez Francis (wk), Shamar Apple, Shaquan Belle, Zachary Carter, R'jai Gittens, Vitel Lawes, Micah McKenzie, Matthew Miller, Isra-el Morton, Jakeem Pollard, Aadian Racha, Kunal Tilokani.
Reserves: Brendan Boodoo, Tyriek Bryan, Earsinho Fontaine, Deshawn James
Team Management
- Head Coach – Rohan Nurse
- Assistant Coach – Jerome Taylor
- Assistant Coach – Nikita Miller
- Physiotherapist – Kwayne Dalrymple
- Strength & Conditioning Coach – Shayne Cooper
- Team Doctor – Dr Dwain Archibald
- Manager – Clint St Hill
Under 19 World Cup 2026 Schedule
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