Ramdin’s leadership hailed by TTCB president

Bassarath said Ramdin’s experience played a major role in masterminding an unlikely 11-run victory against the home team at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua.

The Hurricanes were comfortably placed at 115 without loss chasing Trinidad and Tobago’s 226 all out.

“While the entire team should be congratulated for another great effort, Ramdin impressed by the way he astutely used his bowlers and his brilliant field-placing which gave no quarter to the Hurricanes.

“And what was especially pleasing to watch was the way he inspired the team to keep their chins up and never give up hope, despite the outstanding opening partnership by the (Hurricanes) which appeared to lay the foundation for an easy victory,” said an elated Bassarath.

Bassarath was also high in praise for the bowlers who he said stuck to their task despite the strong reply by the Hurricanes, with “Man-of-the- Match” Khary Pierre snatching four wickets with his left-arm spin while Rayad Emrit claimed three for 49 and fellow pacer Shannon Gabriel 2/32.

Earlier, Nicholas Alexis continued to impress in his debut season, striking an even 50 to help steady the Red Force innings along with Kjorn Ottley (34) and Jason Mohammed who made 32. But it was allrounder Imran Khan with an undefeated 45, and Emrit (21) who provided the impetus lower down the batting order for what turned out to be a winning total.

Bassarath said that the Red Force are living up to the high expectations of retaining the West Indies Cricket Board 50-Overs championship, and he has no doubt that under Ramdin’s captaincy their performances will grow from strength to strength.

He said the management team, including coach Gus Logie, his assistant Kelvin Williams along with manager Roland Sampath must also be congratulated for the excellent work leading up to the tournament in helping the team prepare for the tough assignment they are now handling with aplomb.

TT Red Force’s next match is tomorrow against the Windward Islands Volcanoes at Coolidge.