ST. GEORGE, GRENADA, JULY 13, 2020 – The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Religious Affairs and Information informs all stakeholders that there is no change to the schoolbooks programme for the 2020-2021 school year. The Ministry further informs the public that the Fortuna Pix e-books are being introduced this […]
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West Indies partners with The Duppy Share Rum for West Indies Tour of England
Sunday, 12 July 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) is partnering with The Duppy Share Caribbean Rum as our new Official Rum Partner in the United Kingdom for the duration of the Sandals West Indies Tour of England 2020. The partnership will engage fans to choose and […]
Lifebuoy becomes the Official Hand Sanitizer of West Indies tour of England
The Unilever brand has partnered with the West Indies, the first international cricket team to travel to the UK since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, to provide hand sanitizer product to the touring party. The partnership is actively contributing to Lifebuoy’s commitment to improve the hand hygiene habits of […]
West Indies take a knee in support of Black Lives Matter
Wednesday, 8 July 2020 — SOUTHAMPTON, England – Members of the West Indies squad knelt and held clenched fists as they showed full support for and the fight against racism, inequality and injustice. Before Wednesday’s start to the #RaiseTheBat series at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, both West Indies and England teams announced […]
Jason Holder preview to first Test Match
West Indies aim to retain Wisden Trophy as they bowl off #RaiseTheBat Test Series against England Tuesday, 7 July 2020 — SOUTHAMPTON, England – West Indies enter the first Test match against England full of confidence. This is the message from captain Jason Holder as his team completed their preparations on […]
Entire Caribbean stands alongside West Indies on tour of England
Tuesday, 7 July 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies team has received tremendous outpouring of well wishes from all across the region as they prepare for the upcoming #RaiseTheBat Test Series on the Sandals Tour of England 2020. Current and former West Indies players have joined with CWI President, Ricky Skerritt to throw their support […]
CWI Media Release: Shannon Gabriel added to West Indies Test Squad
Thursday, 2 July 2020 — MANCHESTER, England – Shannon Gabriel has been added to the West Indies Test squad for the ongoing Sandals Tour of England 2020. The experienced fast bowler was among the reserves and has now been drafted into the 15-member Test squad after proving his fitness following ankle […]
TRIBUTE TO SIR EVERTON WEEKES
A Founding Father of West Indies Cricket Excellence Wednesday, 1 July 2020 — Cricket West Indies (CWI) today paid tribute to Sir Everton Weekes, the legendary West Indies batsman and pioneer. Sir Everton was one of the most significant figures in the history of the sport – as a batsman of […]
WIPA Extends Condolences at the Passing of Sir Everton Weekes
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association extends condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Barbados and West Indies batsman, Sir Everton Weekes. Sir Weekes, who was celebrated in February 2020 as the oldest living West Indies Cricketer, died in Barbados on Wednesday, July 1 at the […]
West Indies to wear Black Lives Matter on Test shirts
Sunday, 28 June 2020 — MANCHESTER, England – West Indies players will wear the Black Lives Matter logo on their playing shirts when they face England throughout the upcoming #RaiseTheBat Test Series, starting July 4, as part of the Sandals Tour of England 2020. The decision was taken by the players and team […]
Phil Simmons managed exit and re-entry to West Indies team
Sunday, 28 June 2020 — MANCHESTER, England – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that Head Coach, Phil Simmons, is in short-term self-isolation after he recently attended the funeral of his father-in-law, who had passed away prior to the team’s recent assembly in Manchester. Prior to the start of the tour Simmons had […]
CWI special tribute to World Cup heroes of 1975 and 1979
Today marks 45 years since first triumph at Lords, Tuesday marks 41 years since second victory Sunday, 21 June 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies today saluted the heroes of the famous Cricket World Cup triumphs of 1975 and 1979. Today, June 21 marks 45 years since […]
CWI shortlists final four candidates for West Indies Women’s Head Coach
Tuesday, 16 June 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has shortlisted four candidates for the final stage of the recruitment process for the role of full-time Head Coach for the West Indies Women’s team. The candidates, all of West Indian heritage, progressed from the initial interview stage, which concluded last […]
Nedd joins Leewards Hurricanes as CWI hosts player draft
Monday, 15 June 2020 — ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) hosted its 2020-2021 West Indies Professional Players Draft for the Colonial Medical Insurance Super50 Cup and the West Indies Championship via a Zoom meeting earlier today. Representatives of each franchise made two picks to bring their contracted […]
CWI to host West Indies Professional Players Draft For 2020-2021
Saturday, 13 June 2020 — ST. JOHN’S, Antigua– Cricket West Indies (CWI) will host the West Indies professional players draft for the Colonial Medical Insurance Super50 Cup and the West Indies Four-Day Championship on Monday June 15, 2020 via a Zoom meeting. The draft shall be conducted over two rounds […]
