Keacy Carty is a promising right-handed batsman from St. Maarten, born on March 19, 1997. He made history by becoming the first cricketer from St. Maarten to play for the West Indies at the international level. As a middle-order batsman who can lead an innings, Carty has demonstrated a lot of promise.
Early Career and Rise to Fame
When Carty helped the West Indies win their first-ever U-19 World Cup, he initially attracted worldwide notice at the 2016 ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup. He won Player of the Match after scoring a game-winning, undefeated fifty-two runs in the final against India. His calmness and batting ability were demonstrated in a major final when he had to perform under pressure.
Following his success at the U-19 level, playing for the Leeward Islands. His consistent performances in the Regional Super50 Cup and the West Indies Championship helped him earn a place in the senior West Indies ODI squad in 2022.
International Career
On May 31, 2022, Carty played his first ODI match against the Netherlands. He is an important member of the West Indies future middle order because of his playing style, which is more centered on forming partnerships and playing extended innings.
Carty is a great asset because of his technique and calm. He has the potential to become a reliable batsman for the squad in Test and ODI cricket if given regular opportunities.
