Jamaica series about 'more than scoreline' after hurricane
Summary
Jamaica's netball team had to cancel some matches against England because of Hurricane Melissa's impact. More than half of Jamaica's population was affected by the storm, leading players to focus on relief efforts instead of training. The teams will still play two matches in London, with efforts underway to raise funds for hurricane relief.Key Facts
- Hurricane Melissa affected 1.5 million people in Jamaica, disrupting daily life and destroying infrastructure.
- The hurricane caused the cancellation of two home matches for Jamaica against England.
- Some Jamaica team members, including Khadijah Williams and Shanice Beckford, helped deliver essential supplies to affected communities.
- Abigale Sutherland faced a personal scare when she lost contact with her grandfather due to the storm.
- Preparations for the matches changed as the Jamaican team couldn't train for two weeks because of power outages.
- Despite these challenges, Jamaica and England will play two matches in London as part of the Horizon Series.
- England Netball is supporting relief efforts by donating money from each ticket sold to a charity helping with disaster relief.
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