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West Indies' U19 Captaincy: Why Joshua Dorne Leads a New Generation

Joshua Dorne has been selected as the captain for the West Indies team at the upcoming ICC Under-19 World Cup. His deputy will be the all-rounder Jonathan Van Lange. The squad is notable for including Jewel Andrew, a young player with experience in the senior national side. The tournament will be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia in early 2026.

Key Points: Joshua Dorne Named West Indies Captain for U19 World Cup 2026

  • Joshua Dorne appointed captain for the ICC U19 World Cup in 2026
  • All-rounder Jonathan Van Lange named as the vice-captain for the tournament
  • Squad includes Jewel Andrew, who has already played for the senior West Indies team
  • West Indies drawn in Group D with South Africa, Afghanistan, and Tanzania
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Joshua Dorne to captain West Indies in ICC U19 World Cup 2026

Top-order batter Joshua Dorne will lead the West Indies at the 2026 U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia, with Jewel Andrew in the squad.

"In assembling this group, we have aligned their development with the style of play we expect at the senior level - Dwain Gill, CWI High Performance Manager"

Saint John's, December 17

Top-order batter Joshua Dorne was named as the captain for the West Indies for the upcoming Men's Under-19 World Cup, according to ESPN cricinfo on Tuesday.

The upcoming ICC tournament will be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia in January-February 2026. All-rounder Jonathan Van Lange has been named as Joshua's deputy.

The 15-member West Indies squad also includes Jewel Andrew, a 19-year-old star who has played three ODIs and five T20Is for the senior men's national cricket team.

"In assembling this group, we have aligned their development with the style of play we expect at the senior level, ensured exposure to high-quality match opportunities, and placed a strong focus on leadership, tactical awareness and individual support within their territories," Dwain Gill, Cricket West Indies' High Performance Manager, said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

West Indies have been drawn in Group D of the Under-19 World Cup, alongside South Africa, Afghanistan and Tanzania. They start their campaign against Tanzania in Windhoek on January 15.

The ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 will kick off on January 15, with five-time champions India set to take on the USA, while hosts Zimbabwe play Scotland and debutants Tanzania take on the West Indies on the opening day.

The tournament, with the final on February 6, will showcase the finest up-and-coming talent from the participating sides. The format will be similar to previous iterations, with 16 teams grouped into four teams in the first stage.

41 matches will be played over 23 days, as per ICC. Zimbabwe and Namibia will co-host it. The defending champions, Australia, who beat India in the 2024 finals, will start their campaign against Ireland on day two at Windhoek, Namibia.

West Indies squad for ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026:

Joshua Dorne (captain), Jewel Andrew, Shamar Apple, Shaquan Belle, Zachary Carter, Tanez Francis, R'jai Gittens, Vitel Lawes, Micah McKenzie, Matthew Miller, Israel Morton, Jakeem Pollard, Aiden Racha, Kunal Tilokani, Jonathan Van Lange (vice-captain).

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting squad. Jewel Andrew already has senior team experience, that's a huge plus. But honestly, my eyes are on our Indian colts! Can't wait for the tournament to start. 🇮🇳
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David E
As a cricket fan living in India, I always enjoy the U19 WC. It's where you see future stars. West Indies in a group with SA and Afghanistan... that's a tough one. Best of luck to them.
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Ananya R
The quote from their High Performance Manager sounds very professional and structured. Hope our BCCI is taking notes on this kind of long-term planning, not just for IPL.
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Vikram M
Tanzania as a debutant! Great to see the game expanding in Africa. But let's be real, the real battle for the trophy will be between India, Australia, and maybe Pakistan. West Indies will be dark horses.
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Sarah B
Respectfully, while it's good to follow other teams, I feel Indian media gives too much space to foreign squad announcements. I'd rather read in-depth analysis of our own probables first.

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