debut: 3/6/03
9,995 runs
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) extends warmest congratulations to former West Indies Captain Merissa Aguilleira on her remarkable achievement of receiving the prestigious Hummingbird Medal (HBM) Gold Award at the 2024 National Awards of Trinidad & Tobago. The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday 24th September, at the President's House in St Ann's, Port-of-Spain. CWI President, Dr. Kishore Shallow congratulated the former captain on behalf of the organisation. Dr. Shallow said,
On behalf of the CWI Board and Management, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to Merissa for the well-deserved recognition conferred upon her. Merissa's exemplary dedication and outstanding contributions serve as an inspiration to us all. As she embraces and embarks on other influential roles in cricket, particularly to develop other young athletes, we express our gratitude for her ongoing commitment and wish her continued success.
The Hummingbird Medal Gold Award is one of Trinidad & Tobago's highest honours, recognising loyal and devoted service beneficial to Trinidad and Tobago, in any field of human endeavour or for gallantry or other humane action. Merissa was recognised not only for her immense contributions as a Trinidad and Tobago national to the West Indies team, but for her contributions to the sport on the island.
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