Jamaica to contest World Men’s Team Squash Championships in November
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Squash Association (JSA) has announced that it will send a squad of the country’s top players to the World Men’s Team Squash Championships scheduled for November 27 to December 3 in Marseilles, France.
The prestigious tournament will be contested by teams from 28 countries including defending champions, England, the US, India, Australia, Germany and emerging global powerhouse, Egypt.Jamaica, along with Iraq and Israel, will be contesting the championships for the first time.The JSA said in a release that the debutant team will most likely consist of the country’s top male players, with seven-time Jamaican and Caribbean Champion, Chris Binnie expected to lead the pack.The seasoned competitor should be comfortable on the world stage having competed on the Professional Squash Association tour for more than three years.Jamaica and Caribbean number two, Lewis Walters is also tipped to make the side and the experienced professional should add further depth to the team.Other likely candidates are former Jamaican and regional Junior Champion, Julian Morrison, who should bring a youthful edge; and local number three, Bruce Burrowes, whose indefatigable fighting spirit should prove invaluable in the tough competition.