Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has extended congratulations to the national cricketers on their success at the 2011 Caribbean T20 series. The T&T team defeated Hampshire Royals by 36 runs in the final in Barbados to win their second regional T20 crown.
Bissessar said their victory has invoked pride and passion in the nation and lauded their players for their professionalism and commitment. "Our national cricket team has truly demonstrated pride and passion in representing their country. They have made all of T&T proud by playing unbeaten in the tournament and displayed true teamwork, total professionalism and commitment and dedication to the task of playing intelligent cricket," she said.