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BY
NAZ YACOOB
OPPOSITION LEADER Basdeo Panday has congratulated members
of the victorious T&T team, which won Sunday night’s
Stanford 20/20 cricket tournament against Jamaica in Antigua
Panday, in a news release yesterday, said achievements like
that represented a commitment to excellence, which could
easily promote fellowship among the nation’s youths.
“Sport
can be used as a means to an end as the world grapples with
the instransigent problems faced by youths, which include
crime, drug-taking, mental health problems and unemployment.
“I
am immensely proud of the T&T team, which showed great
character, strength and determination throughout the tournament,”
Panday said.
The Opposition Leader added:
“Congratulations
to captain Daren Ganga, young William Perkins, ‘Man
of the Match’ Dave Mohammed and the rest of the team,
for a remarkable run throughout the tournament.
“They
are role models and have accomplished something truly awesome.”
Panday said he had no doubt that their success would do
wonders to increase camaraderie among the region and bring
great sportsmanship to T&T.
Also sending out congratulations to the team was Independent
Senator Gail Merhair, who said the team’s victory was
exemplary of the amazing things that can be achieved.
“Their
victory has made all citizens of T&T proud. It reinforces
our dominance in regional cricket, and provides a positve
example for our nation’s youth.
“Hopefully,
the young will see sport and particular cricket as an alternative
to the many negative life choices that abound.”
The triumphant T&T returned home yesterday and was received
at Piarco International Airport by Sports Minister Gary
Hunt and officials of the T&T Cricket Board, including
executive members, Richard Williams and Azim Bassarath.
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