Devon Smith top scored with 95 as the Grenada and Dominica drew their opening match of the 2014 Windward Islands Cricket tournament in St. Lucia. Resuming from their overnight score of 67 for one, Grenada ended the day on 166 for 7. Devon Smith 95, Denis Smith 23 and Keone […]
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Joint WICB, WIPA and player representative statement following Kingston meeting
Kingston, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board, the West Indies Players Association and representatives of the West Indies Squad on the tour of India held an emergency meeting on Sunday evening at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Jamaica. The meeting was cordial, positive and fruitful and discussions will […]
Cricket Australia Coaching Certification Course
The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) in collaboration with Cricket Australia will be hosting a Level One Coaching Certification Programme at the Kensington Cricket Club, Kingston Jamaica. The event will be staged from Monday October 27th to Tuesday October 28th beginning at 9 a.m. each day and ending at 4 […]
WICB announces West Indies A 50 Over Squad to face Sri Lanka A
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced the West Indies A 50 Overs Squad for the series against Sri Lanka A. The 14 man squad is as follows: Carlos Brathwaite – Captain; Sunil Ambris; Ronsford Beaton; Jermaine Blackwood; Nkrumah Bonner; Kraigg Brathwaite; Jonathan Carter; Miguel Cummins; […]
Teams for GCA T20 Knock-out Championship
The Grenada Cricket Association (GCA) has released the names of the twenty-four (24) teams registered to participate in the GCA T20 Knock-Out Championship scheduled to begin on November 8th at the National Stadium. The teams are as follows: Beauregard United, St. Andrew’s; Byelands Power Players , St. Andrew’s; Capital Bombers, St. Andrew’s; Combined Forces, St. Georges; Craven United, St. […]
WICB statement following emergency meeting of Board of Directors
Bridgetown, Barbados – The West Indies Cricket Board regrets, and is deeply embarrassed by the premature and unfortunate end to the recent tour of India. The WICB once again expresses to the BCCI and all stakeholders – especially the cricket loving public of the West Indies and India – sorrow […]
Devon Smith to Captain Grenada in 2014 Windward Islands Cricket Championship
The Grenada Cricket Association has named 13 players to represent Grenada in the 2014 Windward Islands Cricket Championship in St Lucia from October 29 to November 6. There are two new comers to the team in off spinner Deron Hypolite and all rounder Micah Narine. Andrea Fletcher is on West […]
WICB has not called off tour of India
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board advises, that, contrary to media reports, it has taken no decision to discontinue the ongoing tour to India. The WICB will make a further statement following the conclusion of the Fourth One Day International which is in progress.
Sulieman Benn to join Windies for India Tour 2014
MUMBAI, India – The West Indies Cricket Board advised that Sulieman Benn will join the team for the upcoming five-match One-Day International series against India in India. The 33-year-old left-arm spinner will join the team in Kochi ahead of the 1st One-Day International, which will be played on Wednesday, October […]
Sunil Narine withdrawn from West Indies tour of India
MUMBAI, India – The West Indies Cricket Board advised today that Sunil Narine has been withdrawn from the touring party for the upcoming series against India. This came after discussions including Narine, the WICB Selection Panel and the West Indies Team Management. The withdrawal from the upcoming tour will allow […]
New CBA/MoU Signals Positive Financial Change for WIPA Membership
Kingston, Jamaica :- More members of the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) will benefit financially from the new Collective Bargaining Agreement signed with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) on September 18th in Barbados. This was the view expressed by the Player Association’s Secretary, former Jamaica opening batsman, Wayne Lewis […]
Sarwan, Fidel Edwards, Tino Best head Player Draft nominees – Over 100 players in inaugural PCL Player Draft
JOHN’S, Antigua – Will accomplished Test batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan be the first pick in the Player Draft of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Professional Cricket League? Could it be pace merchant Fidel Edwards? Or perhaps, the fiery Tino Best? Will Samuel Badree, the Twenty20 specialist, be preferred? These questions will […]
Home and way 4 day schedule for Professional Cricket League
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced the schedule for the inaugural Professional Cricket League’s (PCL), Regional 4 Day Tournament. The R4D will be played on a home and away basis over ten rounds from November 14, 2014 to March 23, 2015. Each of the six […]
The Official Opening of WIPA satellite office in Jamaica
The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) officially opened the first satellite office at Sabina Park, Kingston Jamaica on September 25, 2014. Ms. Rochelle Keane, the Office/Communication Manager, did the official welcome and introduction. President and CEO of the West Indies Players Association, Mr. Wavell Hinds was thrilled with the official […]
West Indies makes the most of ICC Women’s Championship matches against New Zealand
The West Indies has taken full advantage of its home One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against New Zealand when it surged to the top of the ICC Women’s Championship table and its players making significant movements in the Reliance ICC ODI Women’s Rankings, which were released on Saturday morning. The West Indies […]
