PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – National captain Daren Ganga has landed a top post in the Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago.This was revealed by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar at the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) Awards Ceremony on Tuesday night.

“It is with great pleasure that I announce that Daren Ganga has been made the executive director of the developmental unit of SPORTT. He will take up duties from July 1,” Persad-Bissessar announced.

SPORTT serves as the developmental arm of the Ministry of Sports, and funds and oversees major projects. Persad-Bissessar, recently elected following general elections here last month, also said Ganga would serve as government’s Sports Ambassador.

She said the 31-year-old would now represent this Trinidad and Tobago’s sporting interests on the regional and international stage.

Ganga, who has played 48 Tests, said he would continue to play for T&T despite his new position.