ST JOHN’S, Antigua –The West Indies Cricket Board today announced the West Indies Under-19 team for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh where they will play seven 50-over matches against the Bangladesh Under-19 team. The West Indies will be captained by spin-bowling allrounder Ramaal Lewis of Jamaica with Jeremy Solozano, the […]
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West Indies greats hail Chanderpaul on 150th
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Several legends of West Indies Cricket have hailed left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul as he prepares to play what will be a West Indies record 150th Test match. Three West Indies batting greats – Sir Everton Weekes, Rohan Kanhai and Desmond Haynes – applauded Chanderpaul and urged him […]
WICB advertises for Director of Commercial, Marketing and Communications
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board is conducting a search to fill the position of Director of Commercial, Marketing and Communications. The Director of the CM&C will be responsible for all of the WICB’s revenue generation and support services activities including business development, sponsorship management, merchandise and […]
Sammy wants Windies to prove themselves
MUMBAI, India – West Indies captain Darren Sammy said his side can resist the groundswell of sentiment that will accompany the second Test against India, starting on Thursday (Wednesday midnight East Caribbean Time), and find redemption with a victory. The second Test has been transformed into the great farewell for […]
Chanderpaul eyes landmark 150th Test
MUMBAI, India – Shivnarine Chanderpaul is set to become the first West Indies player to appear in 150 Tests during the second Test against India, starting on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium here. Chanderpaul, aged 39, made his Test debut 19 years ago on home soil at Bourda Oval […]
Injured Roach to return home
MUMBAI, India – Fast bowler Kemar Roach has been ruled out of the remainder of the West Indies’ tour of India due to a shoulder injury. West Indies team physiotherapist C.J. Clark said it was an injury which is uncommon among cricketers. “Kemar has not made the expected recovery from […]
West Indies announce squad for ODI series in India
KOLKATA, India – The West Indies Cricket Board on Saturday advised that its selection panel has chosen a 15-member squad for the three-match One-day International series in India. Squad Dwayne Bravo (Captain) Tino Best Darren Bravo Johnson Charles Narsingh Deonarine Chris Gayle Jason Holder Sunil Narine Veerasammy Permaul Kieran […]
Gibson expects better from Windies in second Test
MUMBAI, India – Head coach Ottis Gibson challenged the West Indies’ batsmen to leave their stamp of authenticity on the second Test against India which opens this coming Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium here. The Windies had a full training session in steamy conditions on Sunday morning at the venue […]
West Indies must do better says Sammy
KOLKATA, India – Darren Sammy said his side could learn a lot from India, particularly from the pair of Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Shami, whose performances were key to their side’s victory. But the West Indies captain remained optimistic that his side could put up a much stronger fight in […]
West Indies Under-19s to play seven One-Dayers in Bangladesh
ST JOHNS, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced details for the upcoming tour by the West Indies Under-19 Team to Bangladesh. The Windies will play seven 50-over matches against the Bangladesh Under-19 Team. The squad will leave the Caribbean on November 30 and return on December 22. […]
Shillingford shines against India
KOLKATA, India – West Indies off-spinner Shane Shillingford said having outfoxed a few of India’s batsmen well known for their ability to play spin well was a source of personal satisfaction for him. Shillingford grabbed 4-130 from 41 overs to be the pick of the West Indies bowlers, but Rohit […]
Sammy confident West Indies can rise to Indian challenge
KOLKATA, India – Darren Sammy said West Indies will enter the two-Test series against India with the same positive mindset which has helped them to win their last six straight Tests. The West Indies captain said playing India, particularly on their home soil, was a much tougher proposition than playing […]
Bravo sets “sights” on successful tour of India
KOLKATA, India – West Indies batsman Darren Bravo said he valued the half-century he scored against Uttar Pradesh on Thursday here, for one important reason. Bravo was one of the four West Indies left-handers that crossed the 50-run threshold, as the visitors piled up 333 for four in their first […]
Tendulkar celebration won’t sidetrack us says Sammy
KOLKATA, India – Darren Sammy said West Indies have no intention of allowing Sachin Tendulkar’s farewell from the game to overshadow their main mission on the tour of India. The Windies captain reaffirmed the enormous respect Tendulkar has earned over an international career spanning more than two decades. But Sammy […]
Shillingford looking to prove himself
KOLKATA, India – Shane Shillingford was a mere spectator from the sidelines when West Indies visited India two years ago and played three Tests against Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s side. He has returned to this south Asian nation for next month’s two-Test series against the Indians full of confidence and as […]
