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Cooper looking to maintain good form
Wednesday 05 October 2011

Trinidad & Tobago star Kevon Cooper said it was “a dream come true” for him after his heroics kept his team's semi-final hopes alive with an 11-ball 25 against the Cape Cobras.

"It's a good feeling. It's difficult to express my feelings right now. After watching the guys play international cricket on TV, and then playing against them, playing a big knock for my team, it is something I dream about. I am happy right now and hope for better things now," Cooper said at a press conference.

Asked if today's knock would do help him get to the next level just like Kieron Pollard's knock did during the first edition of the tournament, he answered, "Hopefully, but I wasn't thinking about that. I just wanted to get out there and perform for my team and take on the bowlers and deliver for my team tonight."

This was the first time T&T had successfully chased a target in the tournament, but Cooper said there were no specific strategies involved

"Skipper Darren (Ganga) and the team management had asked us to keep an open mind, regardless of whether we batted first or bowled first. We really wanted to win and I am proud to have played good cricket."

T&T skipper Darren Ganga lauded Cooper's contribution.

"Ever since he was selected for T&T at the age of 16, he has shown promise and talent and it's really great to see him win this match, so congratulations to him and the entire team," Ganga said.

Ganga feels their performance till now has been something they can be proud of.

"If it doesn't happen (provided they don't qualify for semis), we can still hold our heads high. We came here without our three biggest players and people didn't give us a chance.

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