West Indies player Zaida James has been selected to lead Saint Lucia’s Senior Women’s Cricket team for the upcoming Windward Islands 50-over tournament.
The tournament is due to be held in St. George’s, Grenada from February 10 to 18.
Zaida, a 19-year-old opening batter and a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, last played for the West Indies senior women’s team in October , 2023,during the team’s tour of Australia. She will be supported by Namiah Marcellin as the Vice-Captain.
Team Saint Lucia’s squad includes; Malika Edward, Qiana Joseph, Nesha Alexander, Niesha Cherry, Selena Ross, Destiny Edward, Teaddie Crawford, Natalia Phillip, Skyy Smith-Emmanuel, Cian Felix, Krishna Joseph, and Nerissa Crafton.
The four reserves for the team are Kanicsher Auguste, Elisha James, Britnee Norbal, and Breanna Smith.
Last year, Edward, Joseph, James, Marcellin, and Crafton represented the Windward Islands in the Cricket West Indies (CWI) 50-over tournament.
Saint Lucia are the defending champion of the Windward Islands Women’s Senior cricket tournament.