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 […]
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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, […]
Lendl Simmons to miss ICC World T20
DUBAI – Lendl Simmons has been ruled out of the International Cricket Council’s World Twenty20 Tournament due to a back injury. The 31-year-old right-handed top-order batsman will remain in Trinidad to continue his rehabilitation. A replacement player will be named in the coming days. The Windies are due to arrive in […]
Johnson Charles and Andre Fletcher Powered Windies to Victory
SHARJAH – Johnson Charles played a brilliant match-wining knock as West Indies beat Zimbabwe by 10 wickets to win their two-match T20 Series 2-0 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday night. The powerful opener smashed 92 not out off just 48 balls with six big sixes and 10 boundaries […]
SIR EVERTON WEEKES IS 91
St John’s, ANTIGUA – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is celebrating with Sir Everton Weekes on this his 91st birthday today (February 26). The right-handed batsman, who is from Barbados is possibly the oldest living Test cricketer and the West Indies would like to recognise and share in this […]
Front-runners look to get past plucky opponents
JOHN’S, Antigua – Leaders Guyana Jaguars and nearest rivals Barbados Pride face inconsistent, but slippery opponents that could derail their title ambitions in the eighth round of the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament, starting tomorrow. With the final break of the season next weekend, the two teams will […]
