St Kitts cricketer Jahzara Claxton, named Sports Personality of the Year 2023, has earned a spot in the West Indies Women’s squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.
Series Details and Squad
The series kicks off in St George’s, Grenada, from February 20 to 25. The team travels for the home games on February 19. Hayley Matthews captains the side.
The full squad includes:
- Chinelle Henry
- Aaliyah Alleyne
- Shemaine Campbelle
- Jahzara Claxton
- Deandra Dottin
- Afy Fletcher
- Jannillea Glasgow
- Realeanna Grimmond
- Shawnisha Hector
- Qiana Joseph
- Ashmini Munisar
- Karishma Ramharack
- Shunelle Sawh
- Stafanie Taylor
National Pride and Reactions
Claxton’s selection has sparked widespread celebration across St Kitts. Samal Duggins, Minister of Sports and Creative Economy, shared his delight on social media, stating he is thrilled to see a daughter of the nation competing in the international ODI arena. He highlighted the honor as recognition of her discipline, resilience, and dedication to cricket.
Duggins expressed confidence in her performance throughout the series and emphasized her potential to inspire the next generation of young cricketers. Residents have flooded social media with best wishes for the talented player, who has represented women’s cricket teams at various levels.
Officials describe the achievement as a source of national pride, especially amid the rising prominence of women’s cricket. For a small island nation like St Kitts, this marks significant regional recognition.
