Jewel Andrew Explained

Jewel Andrew
Country:	West Indies
Birth Date:	7 December 2006
Batting:	Right-handed
Role:	Wicket-keeper
Club1:	Leeward Islands
Year1:	2023–present
Date:	20 June 2023
Source:	https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/1394273.html Cricinfo

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.

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

Andrew and his brother were raised by their mother Veronique Hill.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jewel Andrew. ESPNcricinfo. 21 January 2024.
2. Web site: Antigua and Barbuda’s Jewel Andrew Is One of Two Wicketkeeper Batsmen Selected In WI Under-19s. Antigua Observer. 19 August 2023. 21 January 2024.
3. Web site: Antigua and Barbuda’s Andrew Selected in West Indies Rising Stars Men’s Under-19s Squad. Antigua Observer. 19 December 2023. 21 January 2024.
4. Web site: Andrew’s brilliant 130 in vain as West Indies Lose ICC U-19 World Cup Opener. Antigua Observer. 20 January 2024. 21 January 2024.
5. Web site: 'Precious' Jewel Andrew fulfills promise to mother as he lives his dream. ESPNcricinfo. 23 January 2024. 31 January 2024. Firdose. Moonda.