Roseau, Dominica – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Dr Julian Hunte has lauded the people of Dominica for their overwhelming support of the game of cricket during the just concluded inaugural Test match on that island.
Fans turned out in their thousands to watch the West Indies and India do battle in the Third and final Digicel Test at Windsor Park, the first Test match at the scenic venue.
The match ended in a draw with the Windies battling hard with both bat and ball as they were cheered on by the exuberant local fans. On Saturday (Day 4) the crowd was estimated at 7,000 and on Sunday (Day 5) close to 10,000 fans game through the gates to show their love for their favourite team and players.
“On behalf of the WICB I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the people of Dominica for hosting a superb Test match. Dominicans waited a long time for their first Test match and when the occasion finally arrived they came out in their numbers to celebrate the event and ensured it was a massive success,” Dr Hunte said.
“The way the fans came out to support the game of cricket and the West Indies team, was great to see and demonstrated the tremendous love for the game on the island. People all over the world got a true picture of what is on show on the island as everyone enjoyed the outcome.”
Dr Hunte added: “I also want to thank the organisers for doing an excellent job on the ground as they ensured the teams enjoyed maximum comfort. I must also thank the sponsors – Digicel and all the many local sponsors – for their continued support of the game and the cricket-loving people in the West Indies.”
“We are also seeing definite signs of improvement in West Indies cricket on the field. I want to congratulate the team for the manner in which they are battling fiercely and for their never-say-die attitude,” Dr Hunte said.
“It is a clear indication that we are on the right developmental path when players like Fidel Edwards and Ravi Rampaul can return from injury in the impressive manner they have, Devendra Bishoo shows the skills and composure he has and Kirk Edwards delivers on the big stage after grooming at the West Indies A Team level,” Dr Hunte said.
I am West Indies cricket fan.please bring more matching to Dominica!
It seems that whenever there is local cricket around you see very little of those so-called cricket promoters, “well-wishers” and even officials. Year-in.. year-out, Premier Division and Intermediate Division cricket (or be it whatever level of cricket) is played in Dominica, you never see any of those guys. But as soon as the money starts talking and the spotlight begins to shine on the BIG MATCHES, you see people that you never knew are involved in cricket around. Sobers Esprit, out of nowhere, comes and wants to be in the cricket spotlight. These guys are around looking for fame, and as soon as the internatioal cricket is over, they disappear into thin air. So you tell me, who is looking after our local cricket?
I would like to commend all Dominicans who came out to support Dominica’s inaugural hosting of a Test Match. I think it serves well for Dominica, and that in itself is a strong stamemnent to the wider world that Dominicans love their cricket.
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JUST WANT TO CONGRATULATE ALL THE PERSON WHO TURNED UP FOR THE BIG GAME, CRICKET IS OUR PAST TIME, ITS US PEOPLE. JUST WATCH WAT A LITTLE SUPPORT CAN DO TO A TEAM……. BRING OUT THE BEST IN THEM, MAKE THEM FIGHT HARD.. SO DOMINICANS A LITTLE POSITIVE FOR A CHANGE.
DOMINICA THE NATURE ISLAND OF THE WORLD.KEEP ON STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE. DOMINICANS BIG YOU UP
THAT WAS SUPERB…. I WAS THERE….
I’M VERY HAPPY DAT DOMINICANS TURNED OUT TO SUPPORT THE WEST INDIES DESPITE THE CALL BY JERRY BRISBANE TO BOYCOTT THE GAMES..ONCE AGAIN CONGRATS D/CANS ON UR FIRST TEST MATCH!
Did u hear J
erry say to boycott the game? What i heard him say is he’s not going to watch any games where west indies is playing. If you want more clarification ask him when ever he comes on matt in the morning show.
Thanks to the West Indies Cricket Board for hosting this match in the nature ilse Dominica… We’re looking forward for more matches as our suppose are still high for the west indies team
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DAMN IDIOT!!!
YOUR JACKASS.
Country Bookie is you my boi. You doh even have lights in your house is by the net cafe you posting so hush up
WOW that’s us Dominicans…. i am proud..