Cage cricket has been played in Barbados since 2013, but growth has been relatively slow. That may be about to change as local organisers are plotting to get the sport into more schools, and into the community. Discussions are ongoing to partner with the Republic bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and to get the sport into other Caribbean countries.Cage cricket is a unique version of cricket which can be played by just about anyone, notwithstanding skill level, age, or fitness. Played in an enclosed space at a fast pace, Sheromie Brewster, head of Cage London, said cage is truly a sport for all.“Cage cricket is an amazing Initiative for all age groups, all abilities to play cricket, just getting back into the game of cricket,” she insisted. “So it’s literally six players, one winner. You play as an individual, you get to bat, bowl, field, and umpire in one game, and there’s an ultimate winner at the end.“What’s great about cage cricket is it allows you as an individual in regards to communication, you get to work as a team. It’s about giving the younger ones more of an appeal to play cricket and use those skills in life as well. So it could be communication, team building, team bonding, critical thinking, all comes through cricket. So we always say it’s an important opportunity for life skills as well.”
