(CMC) – Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Dr. Kishore Shallow, has extended warm congratulations to the Saint Lucia Kings for their groundbreaking triumph in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Daren Sammy, head coach of the St. Lucia Kings, lifts the CPL T20 trophy after the Men’s 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Final match between the Saint Lucia Kings and Guyana Amazon Warriors at Providence Stadium. CPL T20 The Kings claimed their maiden CPL title after defeating the Guyana Amazon Warriors by six wickets in a thrilling final at the National Stadium, Providence, Guyana. Reflecting on the Kings’ victory, President Dr. Shallow praised the team for their outstanding performance throughout the tournament, highlighting their perseverance and skill.
“The Saint Lucia Kings have made history with this remarkable achievement. Their journey to this moment was fuelled by hard work, resilience, and determination. Special credit goes to Aaron Jones and Roston Chase for their pivotal roles in the final, while Faf du Plessis’ leadership was exceptional,” Dr. Shallow stated.
“I also want to recognise Head Coach Daren Sammy, whose strategic guidance and belief in the team were instrumental in this victory.”
President Shallow also took the opportunity to congratulate Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and the people of Saint Lucia, who are currently basking in a wave of national pride.
“This win comes at a momentous time for Saint Lucia, following the recent celebrations for Olympic gold medallist and world’s fastest woman, Julien Alfred.
The entire country has much to celebrate, and Saint Lucia’s sporting success is a source of immense pride not only for them but for the whole Caribbean.”
Dr. Shallow further noted the outstanding contributions of emerging players in the 2024 CPL, emphasising the tournament’s role in showcasing the Caribbean’s rich cricketing talent.
“This edition of the CPL has been remarkable for the emergence of new stars. Over 50 appearances by emerging players, including Ackeem Auguste of the Saint Lucia Kings, Shaqkere Parris of the Trinbago Knight Riders, and Jewel Andrew of the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, demonstrate the bright future of West Indies cricket.
Jewel Andrew’s selection for the West Indies Men’s ODI team for the Sri Lanka tour is a testament to the depth of talent we are nurturing.”
The CWI President reiterated the board’s commitment to its partnership with the CPL, acknowledging its continued importance in advancing the sport across the region.