ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) hosted the Professional Cricketers Draft for 2022-2023 on Friday, which took place over two rounds via a videocall with representatives from all six Territorial Board Franchises. Each team had 13 retained players and then drafted two players to complete their 15-member squads […]
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Cricket West Indies and Republic Bank launch ‘Five for Fun’ in Guyana; A brand-new format for kids’ cricket
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Cricket West Indies (CWI) and Republic Bank Financial Holdings today announced the Guyana launch of ‘Five for Fun’ – a new format of cricket designed to appeal to children from 8 to 11 years old. The Five for Fun initiative is a true joint-venture whereby CWI and Republic […]
West Indies host Bangladesh in Padma Bridge – Dream Fulfilled – Friendship Test Series, presented by Walton
Saturday, 18 June 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced Padma Bridge – Dream Fulfilled as the title sponsor of the West Indies versus Bangladesh Test Series. The Padma Bridge – Dream Fulfilled – Friendship Test Series, presented by Walton features two Test matches, which are part of the ICC World Test Championship. The […]
CCG to be developed as West Indies Cricket High Performance & Heritage Centre
Friday, 17 June 2022 — ST JOHN‘S, Antigua – The Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG), home of West Indies Cricket, is entering the final phase for major development planning which will transform the ICC accredited facility into a truly state of the art cricket and cultural heritage centre. Infrastructural work and rehabilitation are expected to commence […]
CG United Women’s Super50 Cup schedule update
PROVIDENCE, Guyana – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed a change in the schedule for the CG United Women’s Super50 Cup. Due to recent wet weather in Guyana, the tournament schedule had been switched around, with the T20 Blaze played first, allowing the various grounds earmarked for the CG United Women’s […]
Kemar Roach added to West Indies Test squad
Wednesday, 15 June 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Kemar Roach has been included in the West Indies squad for the first Test match against Bangladesh at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. The experienced fast bowler passed a fitness assessment and was added as the 13th player ahead of the start […]
Keemo Paul added to ODI squad for West Indies tour of Pakistan
Tuesday, 7 June 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel has added allrounder Keemo Paul to the squad for the upcoming One-Day International Series in Pakistan. The West Indies arrived in Multan on Monday, after the impressive 3-0 series win in The Netherlands. They will now […]
WICB held AGM, and confirms Windward Islands tournaments resumption
Roseau, Dominica – Windward Islands Cricket Board (WICB) held its Annual General Meeting in Dominica on May 28, 2022. The all-day meeting took place in the capital, Roseau. High on the agenda of the meeting was the financial report. WICB directors enjoyed a very positive update from their Treasurer, confirming […]
Grenada defeated in opening FIFA World Cup Qualifier
Grenada lost their opening World Cup qualifier against El Salvador in El Salvador by 3 Goals to 1. Both teams scored in the first 5 minutes. With El Salvador first.
Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd miss West Indies ODI series in the Netherlands
Friday, 3 June 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) have confirmed that Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd are unable to take part in the ongoing One-Day International Series (ODI) against the Netherlands due to visa delays. They travelled to London immediately following their participation in the Indian Premier […]
Cricket fans to enjoy busy “summer of cricket” with visits by Bangladesh, India and New Zealand
Wednesday, 1 June 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed the full match schedule for the West Indies Senior Men’s team from June 16 to August 21. This will see visits to the region by Bangladesh, India and New Zealand featuring all three formats of cricket. The list of […]
CWI pays tribute to David Holford, former West Indies allrounder
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today paid tribute to David Holford, the former West Indies allrounder who passed away on Monday in his homeland Barbados. He was 82. As a leg spinner and lower middle-order batsman who played 24 Test matches between 1966 […]
Ramnaresh Sarwan resigns from Men’s Selector role for personal reasons
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirms the resignation of West Indies Senior Men’s and Youth Selector, Ramnaresh Sarwan, due to personal reasons. Ramnaresh Sarwan was appointed to as a Selector for the West Indies Men’s Youth and Selection Panels on January 6, 2022, however he has informed CWI […]
Women’s cricket returns with the CG Insurance Super50 Cup and T20 Blaze in Guyana
Friday, 20 May 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The best women’s cricketers in the West Indies will be back in action as Cricket West Indies (CWI) hosts the CG Insurance Super50 Cup and the T20 Blaze regional tournaments in Guyana. The CG Insurance Super50 Cup matches will be played at three venues – Everest Cricket […]
Former Australian Cricketer dies in Car accident
Australian cricket has suffered another tragic blow, Andrew Symonds aged 46 has died in a car accident a Queensland police statement said the former cricketer died in a single car crash about 10:30 PM Saturday Symonds was alone when his car left the road and rolled, police say. Paramedics arrived […]
