Tuesday, 7 July 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies team has received tremendous outpouring of well wishes from all across the region as they prepare for the upcoming #RaiseTheBat Test Series on the Sandals Tour of England 2020. Current and former West Indies players have joined with CWI President, Ricky Skerritt to throw their support […]
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CWI Media Release: Shannon Gabriel added to West Indies Test Squad
Thursday, 2 July 2020 — MANCHESTER, England – Shannon Gabriel has been added to the West Indies Test squad for the ongoing Sandals Tour of England 2020. The experienced fast bowler was among the reserves and has now been drafted into the 15-member Test squad after proving his fitness following ankle […]
TRIBUTE TO SIR EVERTON WEEKES
A Founding Father of West Indies Cricket Excellence Wednesday, 1 July 2020 — Cricket West Indies (CWI) today paid tribute to Sir Everton Weekes, the legendary West Indies batsman and pioneer. Sir Everton was one of the most significant figures in the history of the sport – as a batsman of […]
WIPA Extends Condolences at the Passing of Sir Everton Weekes
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association extends condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former Barbados and West Indies batsman, Sir Everton Weekes. Sir Weekes, who was celebrated in February 2020 as the oldest living West Indies Cricketer, died in Barbados on Wednesday, July 1 at the […]
West Indies to wear Black Lives Matter on Test shirts
Sunday, 28 June 2020 — MANCHESTER, England – West Indies players will wear the Black Lives Matter logo on their playing shirts when they face England throughout the upcoming #RaiseTheBat Test Series, starting July 4, as part of the Sandals Tour of England 2020. The decision was taken by the players and team […]
Phil Simmons managed exit and re-entry to West Indies team
Sunday, 28 June 2020 — MANCHESTER, England – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that Head Coach, Phil Simmons, is in short-term self-isolation after he recently attended the funeral of his father-in-law, who had passed away prior to the team’s recent assembly in Manchester. Prior to the start of the tour Simmons had […]
CWI special tribute to World Cup heroes of 1975 and 1979
Today marks 45 years since first triumph at Lords, Tuesday marks 41 years since second victory Sunday, 21 June 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies today saluted the heroes of the famous Cricket World Cup triumphs of 1975 and 1979. Today, June 21 marks 45 years since […]
CWI shortlists final four candidates for West Indies Women’s Head Coach
Tuesday, 16 June 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has shortlisted four candidates for the final stage of the recruitment process for the role of full-time Head Coach for the West Indies Women’s team. The candidates, all of West Indian heritage, progressed from the initial interview stage, which concluded last […]
Nedd joins Leewards Hurricanes as CWI hosts player draft
Monday, 15 June 2020 — ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) hosted its 2020-2021 West Indies Professional Players Draft for the Colonial Medical Insurance Super50 Cup and the West Indies Championship via a Zoom meeting earlier today. Representatives of each franchise made two picks to bring their contracted […]
CWI to host West Indies Professional Players Draft For 2020-2021
Saturday, 13 June 2020 — ST. JOHN’S, Antigua– Cricket West Indies (CWI) will host the West Indies professional players draft for the Colonial Medical Insurance Super50 Cup and the West Indies Four-Day Championship on Monday June 15, 2020 via a Zoom meeting. The draft shall be conducted over two rounds […]
West Indies depart the Caribbean for Sandals Tour of England
Monday, 8 June 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies team departed from Antigua this evening for the Sandals Tour of England 2020, having all arrived safely from the two charter planes that collected the players and staff from their home countries throughout the day. All the touring party based […]
West Indies name Test squad and list of reserves for proposed Sandals tour of England
Tuesday, 2 June 2020 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) selection panel today named a fourteen (14) man Test squad and list of eleven (11) reserves for the proposed Sandals Tour of England 2020. Subject to the final approval of the UK Government, the West Indies will defend […]
WIPA Expresses Condolences at Passing of Cleon Smith
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association extends heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of former Jamaica women’s cricket coach, Cleon Smith. Mr. Smith had reportedly been battling a heart condition for some time, but lost that battle on the afternoon of Thursday, May 28, 2020 in […]
CWI Board gives approval in principle for Test Tour of England
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Board of Directors of Cricket West Indies (CWI) met via Teleconference on Thursday, May 28. The majority of the lengthy meeting focused on discussing the initial short-term recommendations from the Financial Strategy Advisory Committee (FSAC), a special purpose committee that was put in place by CWI President Ricky Skerritt […]
CWI Begins Recruitment for new West Indies Women’s Head Coach
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has begun the recruitment process within the Caribbean to find a permanent Head Coach of the West Indies Women’s Team. Developing Women’s cricket through the region is a vital part of the CWI strategic plan, and this role remains pivotal as the […]
