Grenadian and Windward Islands U19 Cricketer Divonie Joseph left Grenada on Monday to meet his other teammates on the Windward Islands U19 team and other U19 Cricketers in the West Indies to participate in the ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa.
Joseph is one of three players from the Windward Islands to be selected for the 15th edition of the tournament which will be held from January 19 to February 11 2024.
The young wicket Keeper/Batsman recently participated in a tri series tournament in Sri Lanka with the Windward Islands U19 Team to play against Sri Lanka, and has progressed through various developmental stages, including notable performances and participation in the Windward Islands senior tournament last year.
On a visit to the Ministry of Sports on Thursday, Joseph was congratulated on his accomplishment.
In an interview at the Government Information Service Joseph shared his excitement in being selected for the tournament. He said over the last three years he has been working to reach where he is at today being able to participate in such a prestigious tournament.
Divonie hails from La Poterie, St. Andrew and is a past student of Mac Donald College. He is considered to have a rich cricket background with a family lineage of cricket lovers. He said he started showing great love for the game as a toddler. He is also the nephew of former West Indies Open Batsman Devon Smith. “Cricket runs through my veins”, he said.
He said for the past months he has been working on his game and ensuring he is prepared for the conditions that may be ahead in South Africa with the help of his coaches.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports wishes Joseph success in his performance at the ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup Tournament.
