ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA – Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Dr. Kishore Shallow has prolonged his congratulations to the St Lucia Kings for clinching their first-ever Republic Financial institution Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title.
The Kings secured their landmark victory with a six-wicket win over defending champions, the Guyana Amazon Warriors, in an exciting last at Windfall Stadium in Guyana.
Dr. Shallow, in his commendation, praised the Kings’ willpower and energy all through the match. “The St Lucia Kings have carved out their place in cricket historical past. Their efficiency this season has been a testomony to onerous work, tenacity, and an unwavering will to win,” he acknowledged. He highlighted key moments within the last, noting the pivotal contributions of Aaron Jones and Roston Chase, whose essential partnership at a decisive juncture helped steer the group to victory, together with the astute management of captain Faf du Plessis.
“This win additionally shines a highlight on the unbelievable work of Head Coach Daren Sammy, whose expertise and steerage have been instrumental within the Kings’ success. His perception within the group and his tactical acumen have taken them to this historic second,” Shallow added.
Significance of the victory
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The CWI President additional acknowledged the importance of the victory for St Lucia, because the island nation has lately skilled a surge in nationwide delight. He expressed particular congratulations to Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and the individuals of St Lucia. “This victory arrives at an exhilarating time for St Lucia, which has already been celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of Olympic gold medalist and quickest lady on the earth, Julien Alfred. There may be a lot for the nation to be happy with, and this cricketing achievement provides to an already uplifting 12 months for Saint Lucian sports activities.”
Dr. Shallow additionally emphasised the constructive influence that younger, rising gamers have had on this 12 months’s CPL, underlining the depth of cricketing expertise within the Caribbean. “This version of CPL might be remembered for the affect of our Rising Gamers, with over 50 appearances all through the match. It speaks volumes about the way forward for West Indies cricket, as we proceed to see outstanding expertise making waves at this stage.”
Notable rising gamers within the 2024 CPL embody St Lucia’s personal Ackeem Auguste, the previous West Indies Boys Beneath-19 captain, together with Shaqkere Parris of the Trinbago Knight Riders and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ Jewel Andrew, the latter of whom has lately been chosen for the West Indies Males’s ODI squad to tour Sri Lanka.
In closing, Dr. Shallow reiterated CWI’s dedication to fostering its partnership with the CPL, acknowledging the league’s position in strengthening and advancing the sport within the area. The CPL, he remarked, stays an important platform for showcasing the expertise and fervour that outline Caribbean cricket.
