KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) extends condolences to the family and friends of Desmond Lewis, who was a former Kensington, Jamaica and West Indies cricketer. Desmond Michael Lewis, born February 21, 1946, was a wicketkeeper batsman who played three (3) Tests for the West Indies, scoring […]
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NEW ZEALAND WHITE FERNS TAKE T20 INTERNATIONAL SERIES 4-0.
HAMILTON, New Zealand- The WINDIES Women have concluded their tour of New Zealand with a 7-wicket defeat in the 5th T20 International versus New Zealand White Ferns to lose the series 4-0 at Seddon Park in Hamilton. For only the second time in seven matches, White Ferns Captain, Suzie Bates […]
EOIN MORGAN TO CAPTAIN ICC WORLD XI AGAINST WINDIES
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan will lead an ICC World XI in a T20I against the Windies at Lord’s on 31 May 2018. The game will raise funds for two stadia in the Caribbean that were damaged following Hurricanes Irma and Maria […]
CWI CONGRATULATES WINDIES MEN FOR REACHING ICC CWC 2019
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies applauded the WINDIES Men’s team for securing a place in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 England & Wales. WINDIES Men qualified for the global showpiece with a five-run victory under the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern Method, after rain washed out the remainder of play with […]
CWI FORMS NEW TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Following the eligibility amnesty announced last year, Cricket West Indies has now established a Technical Committee to advise its Selection Panel on the issue of players’ eligibility for selection. Under the Terms of Reference, the Committee will also be responsible for reviewing and deciding upon requests […]
REGIONAL UNDER-15 TOURNAMENT A PLATFORM FOR FUTURE STARS
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Identification of the future stars of WINDIES cricket begins on March 28 in Jamaica. That’s when the best of the region’s junior players come together to battle it out in the Regional Under-15 Tournament. It’s an action-packed week of junior matches, where the talent spotters of […]
WINDIES WOMEN SUFFER HEAVY DEFEAT IN 2ND T20 INTERNATIONAL.
Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand- Poor fielding and bowling costed the WINDIES Women the 2nd T20 International against New Zealand White Ferns by 106 runs, a far-cry from the close contest of the first match. Captain Stafanie Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl first in cool conditions as […]
TWENTY-FIVE NEW LEVEL 3 COACHES CERTIFIED
St. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has continued its efforts to strengthen coaching and ultimately improve the quality of regional squads and players in the region.CWI and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have collaborated on another Level 3 certification course resulting in a further 25 coaches […]
WIPA Expresses Deep Sorrow & Condolences at the Passing of Abigail Chapman
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Abigail Chapman. Chapman and her 15-year-old daughter Olivia were found dead on March 13, 2018, along with 69-year-old Michael Scott. It is still unclear at this time the motive […]
WINDWARD ISLANDS VOLCANOES SUPER50 CUP 2018 CHAMPIONS
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- In a nail-biting finish, the Windward Islands Volcanoes defeated defending champions Barbados Pride by 3 wickets to claim their third Super50 Cup title, at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. Pride Captain Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and elected to bat first, going on the pattern from […]
VOLCANOES GRAB SEMI-FINAL SPOT, MAROONERS DENT PRIDE
Fletcher’s maiden regional One-day hundred sets up crucial win over Hampshire; Corbin, Ottley carry Marooners to victory over Pride BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Andre Fletcher picked the ideal moment to produce his maiden regional One-day hundred to set Windward Islands Volcanoes up for their most convincing win in the Super50 Cup […]
ICC World T20 2016 | Darren Sammy Preview
MUMBAI, India – West Indies will be banking on a total team effort when their launch their ICC World T20 tournament campaign on Wednesday night. The 2012 champions will face England in the much-anticipated contest and a large crowd is expected at the Wankhede Stadium. First ball is 7:30pm (10am […]
Official Points Standings after the ninth round
JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the Official Points Standings after the ninth round of matches ended on Monday in the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament. Abbreviations: Pts-total points, M-matches, W-won, L-lost, T-tied, I-incomplete match, A-abandoned match, DP-Abandoned match due to dangerous pitch, MR-match referee awarding match, Bat-batting points, […]
Evin Lewis to replace Lendl Simmons at ICC World T20 Tournament in India
KOLKATA, India – Evin Lewis has been named as the replacement for Lendl Simmons in the West Indies squad for the International Cricket Council’s World Twenty20 Tournament. The 24-year-old left-handed batsman will join the team ahead of the start of the global event. He is yet to play at the international […]
DON WEHBY TO HEAD INDEPENDENT TEAM TO REVIEW REPORTS ON GOVERNANCE
Kingston, JAMAICA – West Indies Cricket Board will be renamed Cricket West Indies shortly. President, Dave Cameron made the official announcement at the just concluded Annual General Meeting and the Board of Directors quarterly meeting, held in Kingston this past Friday and Saturday. While that name change will be happening, […]
