SYLHET, Bangladesh – West Indies Women easily beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets to record their third win in a row at the ICC Women’s World T20 Tournament at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, on Friday night. Led by a four-wicket haul from spinner Shanel Daley and an unbeaten half-century […]
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Board of Directors approves 19 historic changes for development of West Indies cricket
St John’s, Antigua – The Board of Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board approved a menu of 19 changes for the development of West Indies cricket with a goal of establishing the West Indies team as the number one performing team in world cricket. The decisions were taken at […]
WICB announces schedule for New Zealand and Bangladesh tours of Caribbean
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Board of Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board held its first meeting for 2014 in Port of Spain on Friday March 21 and Saturday March 22. At a media conference on Saturday, following the meeting, President Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron announced that the Board […]
All to play for as World Champs Windies start ICC World T20
DHAKA, Bangladesh – West Indies will start their defence of the ICC World T20 title when they face India in their opening match on Sunday at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. On Saturday captain Darren Sammy spoke to reporters about his team’s preparations and expectations during the upcoming event. The match bowls […]
Shillingford back for Windwards in 4-Day
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Shane Shillingford will play in the Regional 4-Day Tournament this weekend, after undergoing remedial work on his bowling action. The 31-year-old off-spinner is set to appear for third-placed Windward Islands, when they face leaders Jamaica in their fourth round match, starting on Friday at Sabina Park […]
West Indies Retired Players Foundation launched
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The West Indies Retired Players Foundation was recently launched with the commitment to providing opportunities for former players to be involved in development programmes and assisting with welfare where applicable for former players who represented the Caribbean team at the international level. The Foundation was the brainchild of […]
WIPA Applauds Ambrose, Richardson and Roberts on Knighthood
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) congratulates Sir Anderson Roberts, Sir Richie Richardson and Sir Curtly Ambrose on the knighthoods which were bestowed upon them on Friday during the first One-Day International between the West Indies and England at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. “On behalf […]
JUNIOR MURRAY CRICKET ACADEMY MOVES TO THE NATIONAL STADIUM
The Junior Murray Cricket Academy has taken another significant step in its continued commitment toward the development and promotion of the game of cricket here in Grenada. On Saturday February 15th, 2014 the Academy moved, for the first time, to the more accommodating facilities of the National Cricket Stadium. With […]
Dwayne Smith to replace Chris Gayle for One-Day Internationals
KINGSTON, Jamaica –The WICB Selection Panel today announced a change to the squads for the upcoming One-Day Internationals against Ireland and England. Dwayne Smith has been called up as replacement for Chris Gayle for the four matches. Gayle experienced stiffness in his lower back following the first T20 International against […]
Pybus excited about forthcoming Regional 4-Day Tournament
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – New West Indies Cricket Board Director of Cricket Richard Pybus said recently that he was looking forward to this year’s Regional 4-Day Tournament to further understand the depth of talent in the Caribbean. The WICB advised on Saturday that the West Indies first-class championship will begin […]
Santokie and Badree thrilled with match-winning bowling efforts
KINGSTON, Jamaica – West Indies opening bowlers Krishmar Santokie and Samuel Badree were both pleased with their efforts in Friday’s series-levelling victory over Ireland. Santokie, the left-arm seamer had figures of 4-0-12-1 to mark a successful return to international cricket in front his home supporters at Sabina Park. Badree, the […]
Windies go under by 6 wickets as Ireland score famous victory
KINGSTON, Jamaica – West Indies started the 2014 International Home Series on a losing note when they went under to Ireland in the first T20 International on Wednesday afternoon. It was a huge upset by the Irish who recorded their first ever victory over the reigning World Champions in this […]
Junior Murray’s team wins first-ever Celebrity Cricket Match
February 10, 2014: The Junior Murray Cricket Academy along with Made In Grenada hosted the first ever Junior Murray Celebrity Cricket Match on Sunday February 09th at the Progress Park in St. Andrew. The game formed part of the festivities to commemorate Grenada’s 40th anniversary of Independence and the support […]
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Steven Jacobs to lead UWI Vice Chancellor’s XI vs England
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Please see below University of the West Indies Vice Chancellor’s squad to play against England in a match on February. The match will be 50 overs per team and the venue is the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in Antigua. First ball is 9:30 am […]
