Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley yesterday congratulated the West Indies women’s and men’s cricket teams, after they emerged as champions in their respective final matches in the 2016 ICC World Cup Twenty20 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India. A press release from the Prime Minster’s Office described their performances as “superb.”
“In superb performances which confirmed the resilience and prowess of West Indies cricket, despite recent challenges, the teams have brought honour back to the region,” the statement said.
“Playing earlier in the morning we witnessed the skills of the women’s team who took their maiden title beating Australia by eight wickets to win their match 148/5. This victory was followed by a sterling performance from the Men’s team which snatched victory from England with a 161/6 win.”
The Prime Minister also sent congratulations to captains Stafanie Taylor and Darren Sammy and all the players on well-deserved wins. The Powerful Ladies of T&T (PLTT) also congratulated the teams on yesterday’s victories and for their outstanding performance throughout the WT20 Tournaments.
“Both our women and men teams today secured the World T20 Championship in their respective tournaments. The first world cup win for our women's team and well deserved.”