By Lincoln Depradine About two weeks ago, “mi pardna’’ Michael Bascombe sent me an audio copy of an interview he did with Dave – that’s Dave, as in Whycliffe Cameron – president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB). I immediately responded to Bas, telling him there is a part […]
Cricket
ICC launch fans’ chance to pick their Greatest World Cup XI
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 begins on February 14 when New Zealand takes on Sri Lanka in the tournament opener in Christchurch. With less than two months to go, ICC has launched ‘Your Greatest XI’, which will allow fans a unique chance to pick their Greatest All-Time Cricket World Cup XI […]
Devon Smith 174
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Devon Smith marked his comeback to the West Indies team with a classy century on the second day of the three-day fixture against the South African Invitational XI, at Willowmore Park on Thursday. The experienced left-handed opener made 174 before he retired out as West Indies […]
WICB PCL R4Day Tournament bulletin | Round 3
JOHN’S, Antigua – The oldest rivalry in West Indies first-class matches will be the centre of attraction in the third round of the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament, starting on Friday. Leaders Guyana Jaguars hosts long-time rivals and reigning double-crown regional champions Barbados Pride in the key match […]
WIPA, PLAYERS, DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF PHIL HUGHES
Kingston, Jamaica: The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Australian international cricketer Phil Hughes. Speaking on behalf of West Indian cricketers, President and CEO of WIPA, Wavell Hinds, said: “Phil Hughes was a keen competitor and with his talent, had a bright […]
WICB statement on the passing of Philip Hughes
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board said today it was extremely sad to hear of the passing of young Australian batsman Philip Hughes, following an injury he suffered during a first-class match on Tuesday at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia. WICB President Whycliffe “Dave” Cameron said: “It […]
Official Points | Standings after the second round
JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the Official Points Standings after the second round of matches in the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament ended on Monday. Abbreviations: Pts-total points, M-matches, W-won, L-lost, T-tied, IM-incomplete match, A-abandoned match, ADP-Abandoned match due to dangerous pitch, RAM-match referee awarding match, Bat-batting points, […]
Fudadin named for South Africa Test tour – Cottrell match readiness to be assessed
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board’s Selection Committee today named Assad Fudadin to the West Indies Test tour to South Africa. Darren Bravo, who had been offered a contract for the series, wrote to the Chairman of Selectors, Clive Lloyd, and citing personal reasons, requested that he […]
WICB Task Force commences work
Bridgetown, Barbados – The West Indies Cricket Board Task Force comprising chairman Michael Gordon and members Sir Wes Hall and Sir Richard Cheltenham held its initial meeting in Barbados, on Monday November 17. The Task Force will continue its work and present its report to the Board of Directors on […]
WICB PCL R4Day Tournament bulletin
JOHN’S, Antigua – Intriguing could best describe the second round of matches in the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament, starting on Friday. Leaders Guyana Jaguars hosts Windward Islands Volcanoes at the Guyana National Stadium, Leeward Islands Franchise face Trinidad & Tobago Red Force at Warner Park in St. […]
General update on critical matters
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board provides to the media and public a general update on the following matters. The WICB is pleased to report that the parties are making progress with regard to the premature end to the tour of India. President Dave Cameron met […]
Squad lists for first round of WICB PCL R4Day matches
JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the squad lists for the first round of matches in the Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament, starting on Friday: Jamaica Franchise vs Windward Islands Volcanoes (AT SABINA PARK) JAMAICA (from): Tamar Lambert (captain), Carlton Baugh Jr, Dave Bernard Jr, Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, John […]
Kraigg Brathwaite, Leon Johnson, Tamar Lambert, Devon Thomas, Rayad Emrit & Liam Sebastien audio | Start of PCL R4Day
JOHN’S, Antigua – Players, officials and administrators are all hailing the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament which opens tomorrow. The PCL R4Day will feature 10 rounds of matches – an expansion from the previous seven season – with the team accumulating the highest number of points over the […]
Grenada Cricket Association T20 Kicked off at The National Stadium
In the first of the two opening matches of the Grenada Cricket Association T20 Knock Out Championship Beauregard United defeated Upper St. John Youth by 2 wickets. Batting first Upper St. John Youth was only able to reach 104 All Out. Beauregard United in reply struggled 105 for 8 in […]
WICB statement following meetings of Board of Directors
St John’s, Antigua – Following a meeting of the Board of Directors by teleconference today, to discuss the upcoming West Indies tour of South Africa the West Indies Cricket Board will, next week, provide dates on which the West Indies Test and Limited Overs squads will be announced. Further the […]
