CWI president salutes Windies Women

Cricket West Indies President Dr Kishore Shallow has praised the West Indies Women’s team for its spirited campaign despite their semifinal exit from the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Tuesday.

In a statement issued following the defeat, Dr Shallow also commended head coach Shane Deitz and the team’s support staff.

While acknowledging the disappointment of fans and stakeholders over the team’s failure to reach the final, he said there was every reason to “hold our heads high.”

“Reaching the semifinals of a World Cup is a significant achievement that reflects the talent, commitment, and fighting spirit that this team has consistently displayed throughout the tournament. It further shows that we remain among the elite teams in world cricket.

West Indies Women’ s team bowed out at the semifinal stage. (Photo Credit: CWI Media)

“I salute Captain Hayley Matthews for her steadfast leadership throughout the tournament, and I also recognise the invaluable contributions of every member of the squad and support staff. Success at this level is always a collective effort, and this team has once again shown the strength of the culture being built within West Indies women’s cricket,” Dr Shallow said. 

Cricket West Indies, he said, remains fully committed to investing in the continued development of its women’s programme, ensuring players have every opportunity to compete consistently for global honours.

Dr Shallow thanked the team for being what he describes as supreme ambassadors of the region. “The entire Caribbean stands with you today, just as we have throughout this campaign, and we look forward with great optimism to what lies ahead.”

(KH/CWI)