ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the start of a High-Performance preparation camp in Antigua, running from 4-18 November, as part of the build-up to the December 2-22 three-match test series leg of the West Indies Men’s tour to New Zealand.
The camp will feature a select group of senior and developing players identified for their potential to feature in the series and future international assignments. It will focus on technical and tactical refinement, match simulation, and mental readiness to adapt to New Zealand’s challenging conditions.
WI Academy Assistant Coach Rohan Nurse with opening batter Tagenarine Chanderpaul in the nets.
Training sessions will be held at the Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG), with support from CWI’s High-Performance coaching and sports science teams. Players will also undergo structured load monitoring, wellness oversight, and gym-based strength and conditioning programmes, all aligned with CWI’s High-Performance protocols.
The camp will be led by Ramesh Subasinghe, Head Coach of the West Indies Academy, and Rohan Nurse, Assistant Coach, who will oversee tactical and technical development. CWI’s Senior Talent Manager, Jamal Smith, along with developing pathway coach Shane Dowrich, will provide additional coaching and coordination support over the two weeks.
Pathway Coach Shane Dowrich with opening batter John Campbell in the nets at Coolidge Cricket Ground.
Participating in the camp will be recent Test match selectees Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Tevin Imlach, Anderson Phillip, Johann Layne, Kevlon Anderson, and John Campbell, who scored his maiden century against India in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on 9 October. Other participants include Ojay Shields, Kavem Hodge, and veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach.
