Young Women Cricketers Heading to Australia for Development Programme

West Indies Women’s Assistant Head Coach Damien Wright with players from left, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Jannillea Glasgow, Shawnisha Hector and Kate Wilmott.

In a groundbreaking initiative to develop the next generation of West Indies women’s cricket stars, Cricket West Indies, CWI, has launched a new player development programme in Tasmania, Australia.

Four promising Under-25 players — Jannillea Glasgow, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Shawnisha Hector, and Kate Wilmott — are currently honing their skills in the region’s premier cricket competition, marking a significant step forward in women’s cricket development.

The programme, conceived by West Indies Women’s Head Coach Shane Deitz and Assistant Coach Damien Wright, has been integrating young talents into Tasmania’s premier first-grade cricket competition.

The initiative also provides an opportunity for these emerging cricketers to train alongside professional athletes, including members of the Women’s Big Bash League Hurricanes team.

The comprehensive programme includes bi-weekly training sessions with the Hobart Hurricanes, regular gym work at premier facilities, including Ninja Stadium, and participation in both T20 and 50-over formats of the game.

This initiative is strategically timed, with players preparing for international commitments in India this December and a home series against Bangladesh in January.

This initiative could pave the way for future development and expand opportunities for more Caribbean players to gain valuable experience in Australian conditions.