TRINIDAD and Tobago women’s cricket team head coach Merissa Aguilleira and captain Karishma Ramharack are brimming with optimism as they set their sights on claiming top honours in the CG United Women’s Super50 Cup.

The tournament, which bowls off tomorrow in St Kitts and Nevis, will see Trinidad and Tobago open their campaign against reigning champions Jamaica at Warner Park.
Ramharack—who is captaining the team in the 50-over regional tournament for the first time—the opportunity is both an honour and a challenge.

“It is a great honour, and I’ll do my best to take full responsibility for the team and try my best to lead them to victory,” Ramharack declared as she reflected on the weight of her leadership role.
Despite the challenges ahead, the West Indies off-spinning all-rounder is confident in her squad’s preparation and ability to challenge for the title.

“We’ve had really good sessions together both on and off the field, and I feel like the girls are in a really good space. We have what it takes to win this tournament. But anybody could show up on any day, so we don’t want to underestimate any team,” she said.

Meanwhile, Aguilleira—a former Trinidad and Tobago and West Indies women’s captain—echoed her captain’s sentiments, as she too expressed confidence in her squad despite wishing for more preparation time ahead of the tournament.

“I wish we had more time, but I am well pleased with what we have seen from the players. We’ve focused heavily on fitness, which was a priority for us, ensuring the players can sustain themselves for the full 50 overs,” Aguilleira shared.

That said, Aguilleira pointed to the need for players to execute their roles efficiently in all departments of the game as they seek to maximise on the points on offer.

“The girls have been doing really well in terms of understanding their roles, and we’re focusing on the bonus points, which will be important for us in the regional competition,” she explained.
“I think the players are in a really good space, and I am happy with what I am seeing. I am grateful for where we are at this point,” Aguilleira added.

Trinidad & Tobago Women’s Team: Karishma Ramharack (captain), Kirbyina Alexander, Britney Cooper, Caneisha Isaac, Djenaba Joseph, Ameila Khan, Lee Ann Kirby, Anisa Mohammed, Nadia Mohammed, Kamara Ragoobar, Amrita Ramtahal, Samara Ramnath, Shunelle Sawh, Steffie Soogrim. (Sportsmax)