Denbigh High back in the Grace Headley Cup

Denbigh High are back in the rural Headley Cup cricket competition.

The West Indies Cricket Development Academy Limited (WICDA), after adopting the Denbigh cricket programme, announced at the weekend that the school has returned to the ISSA Grace Headley Cup – the nation’s flagship competition for rural high school cricketers.

In partnership with Denbigh High, WICDA embarked on a multi-phase infrastructure project to construct two concrete cricket pitches surrounded by secure fencing. To date, 87 per cent of the facility is complete, providing players with a safe, world-class playing surface that will raise both individual skills and overall team performance.

“Seeing the pitches take shape has been immensely rewarding,” said Junior Codlin, founder and president of WICDA. “Our investment is already bearing fruit – the team is back in the competition and the players now have the environment they deserve to excel.”

Codlin also used the opportunity to thank the sponsors, the world’s first Cricket Hall of Fame in Hartford and Atlantis cricket club, for their tremendous investment in supporting the academy financially.

“Big thank you to the Cricket Hall of Fame in Hartford, Connecticut and the Atlantis Cricket Club, and all our donors. Your sponsorship is fuelling the Denbigh High cricket team mission,” the WICDA release said.

Chris-Andre Stevens, acting sports coordinator at Denbigh High, expressed his excitement: “The new facilities and the academy’s coaching support have revitalised our programme. Returning to the Grace Headley Cup after a season’s absence is a testament to what can be achieved together.”

Denbigh High’s principal Annett Daley added, “We are grateful for WICDA’s commitment. This partnership not only enhances our cricketing standards, but also inspires our students to aim higher.”

WICDA will continue to provide expert coaching, mentorship, and operational oversight to ensure the sustained growth of Denbigh’s cricket team.