ST JOHN’S – West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) President Dave Cameron expressed heartiest congratulations on behalf of the Board and Management to the players and management of the Under 19 team which won the ICC World Cup for the first time.
Cameron credited more than 15 months of preparation which he thinks “gave them the tools necessary to win the title”.
The five-wicket win “was intense, but the players showed resilience and patience required to take them through to the very end. The region is proud this morning of the achievements of this team and we see a clear path to the development of our future stars”.
He added: “this was a comprehensive team effort and this is indicative of how we would like to move forward with all categories of our game.
“It was a wonderful Valentine’s Day gift to all the people in the Caribbean.”
The President also highlighted the contribution of the families of the young men and said the team will be appropriately recognised once they return home.
West Indies scored 146 for five in reply to India’s 145 all out to lift the cup.
READ: West Indies U-19 win World Cup
On Twitter, other members of the cricket community also praised the young West Indies, including current Test and One-Day captain Jason Holder.
I’m a Proud West Indian today and we must CELEBRATE this wonderful achievement as these guys have done a lot for our region. #2016champions
Chri Gayle hailed the “future stars”.
Congratulations to the West Indies U19 on winning the #U19CWC ?? #FutureStars #Champions ?? #Brilliant
West Indies T20 captain Darren Sammy congratulated the guys and also tried his version of the Shamar Springer shuffle. (Click text below to launch video).
(PR/SAT)