Alick Athanaze choice a ‘gratifying second,’ says PM Skerrit
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Alick Athanaze choice a ‘gratifying second,’ says PM Skerrit

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Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has hailed the inclusion of uncapped left-hander Alick Athanaze within the 15-man West Indies squad for the Take a look at tour of South Africa.

In a social media publish, Skerrit stated the 24-year-old’s call-up was a “gratifying second” for the native cricket fraternity and stated the whole nation was “immensely proud” of the participant.

“This can be a momentous achievement for younger Athanaze, the Windward Islands Volcanoes captain, who hails from the group of Grand Bay,” Skerrit stated on Fb. “The Authorities and Individuals of Dominica are immensely proud and stand in full help of Athanaze as he joins the regional facet for the tour of South Africa, which bowls off on February 28.

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“Simply off his first century in regional first-class cricket earlier this month, Athanaze’s choice is one more gratifying second for native cricket followers who’ve tracked his rise over time. “We have a good time with him. Best needs for his continued success!”

Athanaze, a former West Indies Underneath-19 batsman, has been one of many main scorers within the first two rounds of the regional first-class championship.

He struck a 50 in opposition to Trinidad and Tobago Crimson Pressure within the opening spherical in Grenada two weeks in the past and adopted up with an excellent hundred in opposition to Guyana Harpy Eagles on the similar venue final week.

Athanaze, who averages 31 from 22 top quality matches, stated he was wanting ahead to the expertise.

“I’m very joyful. I’m happy that the work I’ve put in over time has paid off,” the Windward Islands Volcanoes captain stated. “I used to be a bit shocked. I wasn’t anticipating it so quickly as a result of I used to be simply focussed on doing my exhausting work and having fun with the season and having fun with the cricket I’m enjoying, however I’m grateful for the chance.”

West Indies tackle South Africa in two Exams – at SuperSport Park in Centurion from February 28 to March 4 and on the Wanderers in Johannesburg from March 8-12.

-CMC