Seecharran to lead Guyana U-16 in CWI bilateral series against Barbados

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has officially unveiled its Under-16 squad for the upcoming Cricket West Indies Rising Stars 50-Over bilateral series against Barbados, set to be played on home soil from March 27 to April 7, 2026.

According to a release on Sunday, Lomar Seecharran has been handed the captaincy and tasked with leading a side that looks to leverage local conditions against its Bajan counterparts.

Leon Reddy will serve as his deputy in a squad that the GCB describes as a “balanced group” reflecting the breadth of talent across the various counties.

Guyana Under-16 Squad: Lomar Seecharran (c), Leon Reddy (vc), Ravid Fredricks, Akash Ramdewar, Luke Amsterdam, Nathan Bishop (wk), Asgaralli Nabi, Altaf Ali, Makai Dowlin, Jaden Ganpat, Jonathan Barry, Gautam Dhanraj, Brandon Grimmond and Devraj Persaud

Reserves: Ashton Collins, Ravindra Persaud, Demarcus Thomas, Trevor Reynolds, Afraz Khan, Prosper Jacobus, Usain Fredricks.

Terry Newton, with Yeuraj Khemraj taking the reins as Head Coach, will manage the team.

The GCB has underscored this bilateral series as a critical component of its long-term youth development strategy.

“The Board expresses confidence in the squad’s ability to perform competitively on home soil,” the GCB stated in an official release.

“We continue to emphasise the development of youth cricket as a key component of Guyana’s cricketing future.”

While the rivalry between Guyana and Barbados is steeped in senior-level history, this U16 clash offers a glimpse into the next generation of West Indian talent.

CWI views these bilateral engagements as vital stepping stones for players transitioning into the U17 and U19 regional brackets.

Venues across Guyana and the full fixture list are expected to be confirmed in the coming days.