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A dead empire may be on the rise again
Dear Editor,
Is this the Joshua Generation that will lead us to cricket’s promised land? Cricket fans of the Caribbean have been denied for too long the enjoyment we derive from dominating our opponents on the field of play that any semblance of success these days should be celebrated with the hope that this is not a strange occurrence. But that which bodes well for West Indies cricket in the not too distant future. So it is that we applaud the accomplishment of our under 19 boys for a job well done.
Starting off a little shakily in their warm up matches our boys, skippered by Guyana’s star batsman, Hetmeyer soon discovered their mojo and demonstrated to the cricket fraternity that they belonged on the big stage with the likes of England, South Africa and yes the indomitable host and cricket obsessed India. Are you kidding me…. beating India in their own back yard with everyone in the stadium rooting against you?
They quitted themselves like men and today they proudly hold the world champion trophy aloft for all to see. Mesrs Sobers, Richards, Lara, Lloyd et al are all blowing kisses your way for what you have done. So do we all who relish this great moment of achievement.
Much more than winning a cricket match you have restored some dignity and respect to Caribbean cricket and make us believe that all is not lost. Editor, I do believe that we as a country and yes all the other countries of the Caribbean should demonstrate in a meaningful way our heartfelt appreciation for what our boys have accomplished and to set aside their own day to honor our heroes; not with loud music and dancing girls but taking the form of formal ceremonies at State House and City Hall to lend gravitas to the occasion.
At a time when there is so much turmoil in West Indies cricket such a breath of fresh air could not have permeated the Caribbean landscape at a more appropriate time giving us all hope where despair once reigned mightily and certainly a renewed confidence if not in our administrators at least in the boys who do the hard work in the middle. Congratulations under 19! Your are real champions!
Neville George
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