Republic Bank CPL Champions St. Lucia Kings Make History
St. Lucia Kings Claim Maiden Title
Port of Spain, Trinidad, October 8, 2024 – History was made Sunday night at Providence Stadium, Guyana when the St. Lucia Kings defeated the Guyana Amazon Warriors to claim the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (Republic Bank CPL) championship title for the first time. Republic Bank, Title Sponsor and Official Bank of the Republic Bank CPL, extends its heartiest congratulations to St. Lucia Kings on their outstanding maiden victory in this year’s competition.
P. Vic Salickram’s Congratulatory Message
“Kudos to the St. Lucia Kings and to all participating teams for their hard-fought efforts over the course of the tournament,” said P. Vic Salickram, Group Vice President of Republic Financial Holdings Limited. “We recognise and applaud all of the Republic Bank CPL franchise teams for their exceptional skill which has not only entertained fans but raised the global standard for performance when it comes to the T20 format of the game.”
Republic Bank’s Commitment to Caribbean Cricket
Upon assumption of the title sponsorship in 2023, among some of the Bank’s main goals has been to foster greater community engagement and celebrate the spirit of Caribbean cricket, simultaneously supporting the development of the sport to be showcased on a world stage. Through the overwhelming enthusiasm and passion demonstrated by regional fans at the 2024 tournament, this aim has been largely achieved. Salickram remarked, “From our exclusive Republic Bank CPL promotions geared toward our customers, public celebrations in the host countries in which we operate, digital content to engage fans worldwide, and activations in every stadium the Republic Bank CPL was held, our focus has been on enhancing the atmosphere of excitement, joy, regional unity and camaraderie surrounding the tournament.”
Looking Ahead to 2025
Looking ahead, the Bank is committed to continuing its support to take the league to even greater heights. Salickram concluded “With every success, we continuously look for opportunities for improvement. We’re already working on plans to bring new innovations to create more fan engagement and a bigger platform for our regional talent at the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League.”
Conclusion
The Republic Bank CPL championship title is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the St. Lucia Kings and all participating teams. Republic Bank is proud to have been a part of this journey and looks forward to continuing its support for the league in the years to come.
FAQs
Q: What is the Republic Bank CPL?
A: The Republic Bank CPL is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in the Caribbean.
Q: Who is the title sponsor of the Republic Bank CPL?
A: Republic Bank is the title sponsor of the Republic Bank CPL.
Q: What are the goals of Republic Bank’s title sponsorship?
A: Republic Bank’s main goals are to foster greater community engagement and celebrate the spirit of Caribbean cricket, simultaneously supporting the development of the sport to be showcased on a world stage.