England v West Indies Test at Lord's in July

[Chris English]

SKCA Press release:

SKCA CONGRATULATES MIKYLE LOUIS - FIRST KITTITIAN TO MAKE THE WEST INDIES TEAM

The St. Kitts Cricket Association (SKCA) has congratulated Mr. Mikyle Louis on becoming the first Kittitian to make the West Indies team, following the announcement by Cricket West Indies on Tuesday, 4th June, 2024. In a statement, President of the SKCA, Mr. Dennis Phillip said that Mikyle’s selection is a remarkable achievement. “It is with overwhelming joy and overdue wait that the St. Kitts Cricket Association, its members and the people of St. Kitts and Nevis convey our best wishes, congratulations an continued success to our very own Mikyle Louis who has overcome the shackle of rejection to finally becoming the first Kittitian to be selected to the West Indies Cricket Team. It is a remarkable achievement, and we wish him all the best in his cricketing journey,” Phillip said. “We believe that he deserves this selection and will continue his quest and become a world recognized batsman. We take this opportunity to congratulate his parents and coaches for their unwavering support.” The St. Kitts Cricket Association president said the SKCA will continue to be at Mikyle Louis’ service and support him and all aspiring cricketers.

Mr. Phillip, questioned about the significance of this milestone, asserted that this will open doors for many other cricketers from St. Kitts. “Mikyle’s selection is an opening we have long awaited and it is an opening, in our opinion and in our belief, we are sure will encourage others to participate in the sport of cricket. Of course, there are many others who have been eagerly awaiting but have been discouraged due to non- selection. This selection of Mikyle is definitely a positive step towards other persons getting there,” Phillip said.

MikyleÂ’s selection comes on the heels of exceptional performances in West Indies domestic cricket earlier this year. The most notable is his historic two consecutive first class centuries at the Warner Park against the Guyana Harpy Eagles. For these exploits, the St. Kitts Cricket Association honored Mikyle by presenting him the prestigious SKCA Green Jacket making him an honorary member of the St. Kitts Cricket Association. Heartiest Congratulations to Mikyle Louis. The entire cricketing public in our nation is rooting for him and eagerly anticipating more historic and outstanding performances from him as one of Men in Maroon.
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Now I hoping he makes the team while I am there! The significance is that while our smaller, sister island of Nevis has produced six test cricketers, St Kitts has yet to break that duck...

[John (Fingers) Fingleton]

Bravo to him ... good luck ... just hope it won't rain on his parade ...

[Paul Graber]

Looking forward to seeing you, Chris.