THE TWO Barbadians on the triumphant West Indies Under-19 cricket team must be managed properly and allowed to bask in their World Cup glory.
That’s the assertion of long-serving Barbados coach Hendy Springer on whether all-rounder Shamar Springer and fast bowler Chemar Holder should be automatically fast-tracked into first-class cricket.
“I think the most important thing for those guys at this point in time is to give them the opportunity to actually enjoy their cricket [and] to build on that moment and continue to learn the game, because that is Under-19 cricket,” Springer told SUNSPORT.
But Springer said he was not totally against the duo getting a taste of regional cricket.
“If the opportunity arises that those guys get the opportunity to play for Barbados, I have no problem with that. Both are very talented guys, but at this point in time, they have to be very well managed,” he said. (EZS)
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