Former UWI student cricketers Amir Jangoo and Jediah Blades made their debut for the West Indies Men’s Cricket Team in December 2024, marking a significant achievement for UWI’s sporting community. Both athletes first gained recognition on the Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) cricket teams, which serve as a springboard for regional talent to reach national and international levels. Amir Jangoo, a graduate of UWI St. Augustine with a BSc in Environmental and Natural Resource Management, made headlines by scoring an unbeaten 104 runs in his first One-Day International (ODI) against Bangladesh. His century makes him only the second West Indian to achieve this feat on debut, placing him alongside cricket legend Desmond Haynes. Jangoo’s performance not only earned him the “Player of the Match” title but also helped the West Indies secure a 3-0 series sweep with a record run chase at Warner Park. Jediah Blades, a UWI Cave Hill graduate in Management, debuted as a left-arm medium pacer in the same ODI. Despite limited professional experience, Blades’ selection highlights UWI’s role in nurturing future cricket stars. Vice-Chancellor Beckles praised the duo, celebrating their blend of academic and athletic excellence.