Hunte praises women for defeating England

Dr Julian Hunte, President of the WICB, has praised the West Indies women's side for its achievements in defeating England in an ODI series.

"This is a major result in the development of women's cricket in the West Indies and we urge the team to maintain the high standards. The team is very young and with this group of players we know the game is in safe hands. The future looks bright," said Hunte to the WICB website.

"The International Cricket Council's World T20 Championship for Women will be played right here in St Kitts next year and it would be great to see the West Indies capturing the trophy at home. The WICB will continue to support women's cricket and do all possible to make sure the team is fully prepared."

The West Indies will be in Group A at the ICC World Twenty20 2010 along with England, Australia and South Africa.