Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the upcoming Academy home series between the West Indies and Sri Lanka from June 7 to 26.
The tour will feature two four-day first-class matches and three 50-over matches to be played in Antigua at the Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCC) and the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium (SVRS), respectively.
This series is part of the long-term strategic plan for CWI to create a pathway for the region’s brightest talent to develop while being exposed to international competition.
These matches are at an opportune time for the academy players who recently took part in the 2025 West Indies Championship.
Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe sees the increased value in having competitive cricket for the academy team.
“These matches serve as a critical component in the pathway development of our emerging players. There is a strategic plan in terms of bridging the gap between the junior and senior levels and the games against Sri Lanka will be used to continue sharpening and equipping our best prospects for the next level.”
Head coach Ramesh Subasinghe is excited at the prospects of the players putting their skills on show.
“The West Indies Academy remains committed to learning, development, and long-term growth. Over the past seven months, our players have made steady progress both on and off the field, growing as cricketers and as young men.
“This series against the Sri Lankan Emerging Players is an important opportunity for us to test our skills against an international team, identify areas we can develop, and continue building for the future of West Indies cricket.”
All matches in this series will be free to the public. Antiguans are encouraged to come out in their numbers to support the West Indies Academy team, take in the live action, and enjoy a unique opportunity to see the region’s brightest talent compete at a high level.
The series will commence with the first four-day match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on June 7. The second four-day match will be held at the Coolidge Cricket Ground on June 14.
The first 50-Over match will take place at the SVRS on June 21, while the other two one-day matches will be held at the CCC on June 24 and 26.
