TCICA to Compete in Central America Cricket Tournament in Panama

The Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association (TCICA) is set to participate in the 2025 Central American Cricket Championship, taking place from April 16th to 21st in Panama City.

Organized for ICC associate members, the tournament promises a competitive and action-packed week of cricket, as developing nations in the region go head-to-head in a bid for regional glory.

Representing the Turks and Caicos will be a 17-man squad and coach, featuring a well-balanced lineup of specialist batsmen, versatile all-rounders, a reliable spinner, and a pace attack ready to take on the best. The selected batsmen include Mario Smith, Kareem Jack (who also serves as wicketkeeper), Sidue Hunter, Anthony McKnight, and Ian Ganess.

The team’s all-rounders bring flexibility and depth, with Garvin Bruno, Damion St Ange, Earl Henry, Jerome Daley, Deleovaun Hardware, Garett Campbell, and Ariharan Kuthalingham all expected to contribute with both bat and ball. Ganesan Kuthalingham will take the lead as the team’s spin bowler, while Marlon Turner, Robert Johnson, Smijo Devassy, and Daniel Bourne form the backbone of the pace bowling unit.

TCICA is scheduled to play three group-stage matches at the Clayton ground, beginning with their opener against host nation Panama on Thursday, April 17 at 2:15 PM. They will then face Mexico on Friday, April 18 at 2:15 PM, before wrapping up the group stage with a match against Costa Rica on Saturday, April 19 at 10:00 AM.

The top four teams will advance to the final round on Sunday, April 20, where the third-place playoff will take place at 10:00 AM, followed by the championship final at 2:15 PM. With a blend of rising talent and experienced players, the Turks and Caicos squad is looking to make a strong impact, gain valuable international experience, and hopefully secure a spot in the tournament final.

Fans from across the country will be watching closely as TCICA takes the field, carrying the hopes of the Turks and Caicos Islands and showcasing the country’s growing potential on the international cricket stage.