Bridgetown, Barbados – Regional business executive and Director of the West Indies Cricket Board Don Wehby, said today that the professionalization of First Class cricket in the West Indies will revolutionize the game in the region. The WICB is about to roll out a full Professional First Class Franchise System […]
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WICB congratulates Professor Sir Hilary on UWI VC appointment
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board has congratulated Professor Sir Hilary Beckles who has been named the next Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies. “On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire West Indies cricket family we extend our heartfelt congratulations to […]
West Indies bat first in 500th Test Match; Leon Johnson is 300th Test player
GROS ISLET, St Lucia – West Indies lost the toss and have been put in to bat on the opening day of the second and final Dhaka Bank Test against Bangladesh on Saturday at the Beausejour Cricket Ground. The match in the 500th in West Indies Test history. Left-handed batsman […]
West Indies celebrate Special 500th Test Match
GROS ISLET, St Lucia – West Indies cricket will mark a special milestone on Saturday when the West Indies team plays its 500th Test match. The landmark will be celebrated when they take on Bangladesh in the second and final Dhaka Bank Test match at Beausejour Cricket Ground. First ball […]
West Indies squad for first Dhaka Bank Test against Bangladesh
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Selection Panel of the West Indies Cricket Board announced today a 13-member West Indies squad for the first Dhaka Bank Test against Bangladesh, starting next Friday at the Arnos Vale Multiplex in St. Vincent. Squad Denesh Ramdin (Captain) Sulieman Benn Jermaine Blackwood Kraigg Brathwaite […]
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Caribupdate Weekly, Editorial August 21, 2014: This week’s one-day international (ODI) series between West Indies and Bangladesh continues a string of scheduled first-class cricket matches Grenada is hosting. It began with the opening ceremony and matches in the 2014 Limacol Caribbean Premier League. After this week’s ODI matches, England will be […]
West Indies lose toss, batting vs Bangladesh | 2nd One-day International
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – West Indieslost the toss and were sent in to bat in the second One-day International against Bangladesh on Friday at the Grenada National Stadium here. The Windies are unchanged, but the Bangladeshis have brought left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak in to replace Taskin Ahmed. The home team […]
WICB and Gibson agree to mutual termination of contract
St John’s, Antigua – Today the West Indies Cricket Board and Mr. Ottis Gibson mutually agreed to terminate their association with immediate effect. The WICB wishes to express its gratitude to Mr. Gibson for his unwavering commitment and professionalism during his tenure as the Coach of the West Indies team. WICB […]
Lloyd to head new selection panel
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Legendary former captain Clive Lloyd has been appointed the new Convenor of the West Indies selection panel. This follows a decision of the West Indies Cricket Board not to renew the contracts of members of the current West Indies selection panel. The WICB announced on Saturday […]
Squad lists for Regional Women’s Super50 Tournament in Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica – Following are the squads for the Regional Women’s Super50 Tournament which opened on Thursday: Squads: BARBADOS: Shaquana Quintyne (captain), Kycia Knight (vice captain), Aaliyah Alleyne, Daylight Byron-Toney, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Reshelle Griffith, Malissa Howard, Kyshona Knight, Shalite Lopez, Sherika Lopez, Hayley Matthews, Danielle Small, […]
Guyana tops table in 3-Day competition, captures title
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Following are the official final points standings in the 3-Day competition of the Regional Under-19 Tournament after the third and final round of matches ended on Friday here. Tabulated under: Pts-total points, P-matches played, W-matches won, L-matches lost, D-matches drawn, T-matches tied, NR-matches ended in no-result, […]
WICB hails Guyana’s youth cricket success
KINGSTON, Jamaica – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Whycliffe “Dave” Cameron hailed the double success for Guyana in regional youth competitions over the past three days and praised the country’s cricket authorities for their resilience. The Guyanese won the Regional Under-15 Tournament for the third time when they […]
Regional Under-15 Tournament starts Tuesday in Jamaica
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Holders Trinidad & Tobago will start their defence against Windward Islands at the Kensington Cricket Club ground, when the Regional Under-15 Tournament opens on Tuesday, July 22, in Jamaica. In the other first round matches of the tournament: Hosts Jamaica face Barbados a few kilometres away […]
Regional Under-19 Tournament opens on Tuesday
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Double-crown champions Jamaica will face long-standing rivals Barbados at Everest in the opening round of the 3-Day competition in the Regional Under-19 Tournament which opens Tuesday in Guyana. Hosts Guyana meet Leeward Islands at the Guyana National Stadium and Windward Islands play Trinidad & Tobago at […]
JUNIOR MURRAY NAMED ASSISTANT COACH OF NATIONAL WOMEN’S TEAM
Former West Indies Wicketkeeper/Batsman Junior Murray has been appointed an assistant coach, with special responsibilities for strength and conditioning, of the Grenada National Women’s Cricket Team. Junior has been very active recently in local cricketing circles with the launch of his Academy, his annual Fun Day and also his Celebrity […]
