ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has applauded the senior men’s Test team after their 1-0 series victory over Bangladesh. The result means the West Indies have completed a calendar year without losing a Test series for the first time since 1994.
The away win in Bangladesh follows the home series victory over Sri Lanka and the drawn series against Pakistan; completing a year of real progress for the Men in Maroon in the longest format.
Impactful contributions came from across the squad. Vice-captain Jomel Warrican led the way with 16 wickets across the two Tests to walk away with the player of the series award. Brandon King provided a solid batting platform at the top of the order; with middle-order batsmen Amir Jangoo and Kavem Hodge both recording match-defining centuries; while debutant Kevin Wickham became the 8th West Indian to score half-centuries in each innings of his first Test.
CWI President, Dr. The Hon. Kishore Shallow congratulated the players, coaches and support staff on their achievement.
“On behalf of the Board and staff of Cricket West Indies, I extend my warmest congratulations to Daren, Roston, every player and member of staff on an outstanding year of Test cricket. To go through an entire calendar year without losing a Test series, and to cap it off with a series victory in challenging subcontinental conditions, is a tremendous achievement. It reflects the character, discipline, and unity of this group and should be a source of inspiration for West Indians everywhere.”
“This is an important step forward for West Indies cricket and one we should rightly celebrate. At the same time, we must remain focused, ambitious and determined to build on this success and achieve even more in the years ahead,”
The CWI President added.
CWI also thanks fans across the region and the diaspora for their continued support of the Men in Maroon throughout the year.
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