Jamaica Cricket president Wilfred Billy Heaven said that West Indies cricket earns the most whenever Team India tours the Caribbean islands.
Billy Heaven, president of the Jamaica Cricket Association, expressed thanks after collecting 100 cricket kits from India President Ram Nath Kovind. Jamaica Cricket Association president Wilfred Billy Heaven said it’s a proud moment for his people.
When Team India visits the West Indies and competes at Sabina Park, Jamaica Cricket earns the most, according to Heaven. “When India plays in the Caribbean, a large number of spectators watch the games between India and the West Indies.
“When Team India comes to the game in the Caribbean, we make lots of money, and it’s our main source of revenue at Cricket West Indies, “Heaven said to the ANI news agency.
President Kovind, who is on a four-day visit to the Caribbean nation of Jamaica, presented a symbolic gift of cricket kits to Jamaica Cricket Association, as a mark of cricket cooperation between the two nations.
“This is a wonderful occasion for both myself and the Jamaican cricket community. As the Jamaica Cricket Association, we are overjoyed that this gift is coming from India, which is known for its gigantic cricket.
“We’ll be receiving 100 kits, which is a lot. Half of them will be distributed to high schools, according to plans,” Heaven declared.
Also The Jamaica Cricket president further added that this will only make the bond between the two nations strong as there are lot of young cricket enthusiasts in Jamaica who want to make it big in cricket and ultimately play in the IPL like Andre Russell and Chris Gayle.
“Students here want to play, but it’s extremely expensive. Following that, a large number of young cricketers from Jamaica may arrive.”
“They will participate in the IPL, which currently has 17 Caribbean players, four of them are from Jamaica. This will boost India’s relationship with Jamaica,” he stated.