THE Indian High Commissioner based in Guyana, HE Dr KJ Srinivasa, has praised the job done by Cricket West Indies (CWI) in hosting the U19 World Cup as well as the victorious Indian side.

HE Srinivasa hosted a dinner for the team in Antigua last evening but released a statement earlier in the day.

“It’s a time-honoured custom where the Indian High Commissioner hosts the visiting team for a reception. This Indian young brigade has really performed very well in the U19 World Cup being unbeaten in the tournament.”

“Their positive approach, mature thinking, coming back from adversity where nearly half the team was down with COVID-19 shows that the future of Indian cricket is in great hands. I look forward to interacting with them.”

“The event will have the Governor-General of Antigua & Barbuda, Sir Rodney Williams, as the chief guest along with yesteryear legends of West Indies cricket like Sir Richie Richardson, Sir Andy Roberts, Sir Curtly Ambrose, ICC and CWI officials including president of CWI, Ricky Skerritt; diplomatic corps; ministers and other dignitaries; and the Indian U19 full team along with BCCI selectors and yesteryear greats like VVS Laxman, Kanitkar, Bahutule etc.”

“We hope that the event will bring together people to congratulate the achievements of our young team and the team will be inspired by the presence of such legends.”