Parmeshwar Ram to lead Guyana at Regional U-19 50-over tournament

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has announced a 23-member training squad to begin preparations for the upcoming Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional Under-19 Tournament.

The tournament, which will be played exclusively in the 50-over format, is scheduled to take place in Antigua from July 7 to 23, 2026.

The squad is set to enter a preparation camp this weekend, after which the final touring party will be announced.

Reports indicate the encampment is likely to be held in Essequibo, utilising the hostel and the indoor and outdoor facilities, given that the Anna Regina National Stadium is in close proximity to the hostel.

Parmeshwar Ram has been named captain, with Romario Ramdeholl appointed as his deputy.

The squad also features 16-year-old batting prodigy Shamar Apple, who returns to the under-19 setup after representing the West Indies at the ICC Under-19 World Cup earlier this year.

Training Squad:  Justin Dowlin, Jonathan Mentore, Shamar Apple, Joshua Budram, Darwin Joseph, Dhanesh Persaud, Micah Amsterdam, Parmeshwar Ram, Romario Ramdeholl, Adrian Hetmyer, Razam Koober, Yannick Newton, Gilbert Griffith, Feaz Baksh, Richard Ramdeholl, Dave Mohabir, Thierry Henry, Khush Seegobin, Gibran Yacoob, Emmanuel Lewis, Jayhayden Rohler, Darrius Pearson, and Shazim Mohamed.

The coaching staff will be led by Head Coach Kumar Bishundial, alongside assistant coach and active national cricketer Antony Adams. Long-standing manager Nazeer Mohamed will oversee the management team.

In a statement, the GCB extended its congratulations to the selected players and expressed its support as the team begins its campaign to secure regional youth honours.