As excitement reached fever pitch over the homecoming of Anguilla’s first West Indies Test Cricketer, Omari Banks has also been receiving attention overseas. This is a result of an article published in the June 2nd edition of the Express newspaper in Trinidad.

The article followed a three day visit to the island by regional journalist, Nazma Muller. Ms. Muller contacted the Anguilla Tourist Board to seek assistance in finding out a little more about the tiny nation and the family and friends that had given birth to the island’s history-making young cricketer.

During her short stay on the island, Ms Muller had the opportunity to meet with Omari’s parents, Donna and Bankie Banx, as well as other members of the family, teachers and friends. According to Ms Muller, “Everybody on Anguilla has an Omari story, from the taxi driver, to the waitress at Anguilla Great House, to his music teacher, to his cricket coach…they all say the same thing: the boy was driven.” She also offers a compelling description of the “tiny little coral rock” which he grew up, highlighting the turquoise seas, brochure-perfect sand, and helpful, friendly people.

As a result of her conversations with those who know Omari best, Ms Muller has produced an insightful, refreshing two-page spread that traces Omari’s progression to this groundbreaking period in his life. The article highlights the major influences that have helped to give him the maturity and incredibly positive attitude that was so apparent as he defended his crease and played his part in taking the West Indies to a record-setting victory in the final match of the Test series against Australia.

Ms Muller’s visit was made possible through the generous assistance of the Anguilla Tourist Board, LIAT, Scilly Cay and the Anguilla Great House Beach Resort.

Anguilla’s WI Cricketer Omari Banks

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