KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Scorpions will have a new captain at the helm when they begin their quest for glory in next month’s CG United Super50 Cup.
John Campbell will not feature for Jamaica in the upcoming CG United Super50 CupRegular skipper, John Campbell, who is part of the West Indies squad to face New Zealand in a three-match Test series, will not be part of the team having been granted leave to focus on that assignment, which begins December 2.
The Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) has not yet named the new captain, with the announcement expected in the coming days.
However, according to reports following a meeting earlier this week, middle-order batsman Brad Barnes is understood to be the front-runner for the role, with young batsman Kirk McKenzie and experienced all-rounder Peat Salmon also considered strong candidates.
The JCA has announced a 14-man squad which will take part in the tournament from November 19 to 29 in Trinidad and Tobago.
It features a core of experienced players, such as former West Indies vice-captain Jermaine Blackwood, along with a promising crop of rising stars, including McKenzie, Jordan Johnson and Abhijai Mansingh.
The Scorpions will take on the Guyana Harpy Eagles in their opening match at the Queen’s Park Oval on November 19.
SQUAD
JAMAICA SCORPIONS: Jermaine Blackwood, Marquino Mindley, Peat Salmon, Kirk McKenzie, Jordan Johnson, Abhijai Mansingh, Carlos Brown, Javelle Glen, Romaine Morris, Brad Barnes, Ojay Shields, Jeavor Royal, Tamarie Redwood, and Khari Campbell.
