Under-19 Cricket World Cup: West Indies Provide Ray Of Hope With Glorious Win
The West Indies team clinched their maiden Under-19 World Cup win at a time when the senior team are contemplating sending a second string side to the ICC World Twenty20 in India over the contracts issue.
When one talks about the current state of West Indies cricket, it is all doom and gloom. The senior team is embroiled in a contract issue with the Cricket Board (WICB) and there are reports that a second-string team could be sent to the ICC World Twenty20 beginning in March in India. (West Indies Secure Maiden Under-19 World Cup Win)
In this volatile situation, the Under-19 team has given cricket in the region a new ray of hope. The boys have conquered uncertainty and controversy and have literally danced their way to their maiden Under-19 World Cup title by defeating India by five wickets in Dhaka on Sunday.
Following their magnificent victory, many West Indies stars congratulated them on Twitter and Instagram. The most notable among all was Darren Sammy, West Indies Twenty20 skipper who had helped the national team win the ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka in 2012.
Congratulations to the West Indies U19 on winning the #U19CWC ???? #FutureStars #Champions ???? #Brilliant
- Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) February 14, 2016
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
- Jason Holder (@Jaseholder98) February 14, 2016
Fantastic start to our young heroes. Create your own history but most of all enjoy the moment. #U19CWC #INDvWI
- Darren Lil B46 Bravo (@DMBravo46) February 14, 2016
#U19CWC Champions! pic.twitter.com/3L3hnSGBEX
- ICC (@ICC) February 14, 2016