Jewel Andrew (born 7 December 2006) is an Antiguan cricketer. He plays West Indian domestic cricket for the Leeward Islands cricket team. He is a right-handed batsman and plays as a wicket-keeper.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 December 2006 |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Role | Wicket-keeper, batter |
| International information | |
| National side | |
| Only ODI (cap 223) | 26 October 2024 v Sri Lanka |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2023–present | Leeward Islands |
| 2024 | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons |
Source: Cricinfo, 20 June 2023 | |
Andrew made his List A debut for Leeward Islands against Barbados in November 2023, aged 16.[1]
In August 2023, Andrew was selected in the West Indies under-19 cricket team's squad for a tour of Sri Lanka.[2] He was subsequently named in the West Indies squad for the 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa.[3] In the opening match of the World Cup, he scored 130 runs from 96 balls against South Africa.[4]
Personal life
editAndrew and his brother were raised by their mother Veronique Hill.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Jewel Andrew". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Antigua and Barbuda's Jewel Andrew Is One of Two Wicketkeeper Batsmen Selected In WI Under-19s". Antigua Observer. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Antigua and Barbuda's Andrew Selected in West Indies Rising Stars Men's Under-19s Squad". Antigua Observer. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Andrew's brilliant 130 in vain as West Indies Lose ICC U-19 World Cup Opener". Antigua Observer. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ Moonda, Firdose (23 January 2024). "'Precious' Jewel Andrew fulfills promise to mother as he lives his dream". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 January 2024.