Published 4 June 2024
St Kitts, Basseterre,
Buckie Got It Media Source
PRESS RELEASE
SKCA CONGRATULATES MIKYLE LOUIS ON WEST INDIES SELECTION
The St. Kitts Cricket Association (SKCA) has congratulated Mikyle Louis in becoming the
first Kittitian to make the West Indies team, following the announcement by Cricket West
Indies on Tuesday June 4, 2024. President of the SKCA Dennis Phillip, in a statement said
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 and continued success to our very own Mikyle
Louis who has overcome the shackle of rejection to finally becoming the first recognized
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 to becoming a world
recognized batsman. We take this opportunity to congratulate his parents for their
unwavering support.” The St. Kitts Cricket Association president said the SKCA will
continue to be at his service and support him and all aspiring cricketers.
Mr. Phillip, questioned about the significance of this milestone, suggests this will open
doors for many other St. Kitts cricketers. “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, they 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.
Mikyle’s selection comes on the heels of exceptional performances in West Indies domestic
cricket earlier this year, the most notably being a 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.
