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CDB’s BNTF, CDEMA Regional Proposal Writing Workshop Helps Communities Attract Funding for Sustainable Development

February 28, 2024 – BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The Davy Hill Community Action Group in Montserrat recently launched a US$21,927.00 project funded by the CCRIF SPC – formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility – to install 10 aquaponics units at the homes of community members and one on the roof of […]

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Venue changes for the West Indies Championship

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced venue changes for the upcoming rounds of the West Indies Championship, due to the unexpected unavailability of the Diego Martin Sports Complex in Trinidad. The changes affect rounds 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the competition, with venues being shifted to […]

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CG UNITED WOMEN’S SUPER50 CUP AND T20 BLAZE REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS RETURN TO ST. KITTS IN 2024

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The best women’s cricketers in the West Indies will be back in action as Cricket West Indies (CWI) returns to St. Kitts for the hosting of the CG United Super50 Cup and the T20 Blaze regional tournaments. The CG United Super50 Cup matches will be played at three venues – Warner Park, the Conaree Cricket […]

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 ballot applicants to receive notifications today, 16 February

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Following the closure of the public ticket ballot for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on 7 February, which saw almost 5.8 million applications being submitted, successful applicants will be notified via email during the course of today, 16 February.  Fans who were successful in securing tickets will receive an email confirming which game(s) they were successful with,and a secure payment link to complete their […]

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Shamar Joseph rewarded with CWI International Retainer Contract

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) proudly announces the upgrade of Shamar Joseph from his current Franchise contract to a CWI International retainer contract. This decision comes in recognition of Joseph’s outstanding performance and invaluable contribution to the recent historic victory against Australia on their home soil in Brisbane, marking Australia’s first […]

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West Indies triumph! Against Mighty Aussies

Cricket West Indies congratulates its test team after securing a historic victory against Australia, marking the first since 1997. This remarkable achievement signals the relevance of West Indies cricket on the global test stage and underscores its unwavering commitment to excellence. Dr. Kishore Shallow, President of Cricket West Indies, remarked […]

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CWI confirms two new teams in the West Indies Championship for 2024

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced the 2024 West Indies Championship schedule, confirming the expansion in the number of participating teams and rounds for the premier four (4)-Day competition.  After a winning performance in the Headley-Weekes tournament in 2023, the West Indies Academy are all set to make their debut in the West […]

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West Indies Women’s quartet confirm international retirement

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies Women’s cricketers Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman, Kycia Knight and Kyshona Knight have confirmed their retirement from international cricket. Mohammed and Selman both served as vice-captains during their 20- and 18-year careers respectively, all players recently communicated their decisions to Cricket West Indies (CWI). Mohammed made her debut for the West Indies […]

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Raymon Reifer cleared to resume bowling slower balls and cutters

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced that Barbadian all-rounder Raymon Reifer has been cleared to resume bowling his slower balls and cutters after remedial footage of his action was sent to and cleared by Loughborough University. Reifer was suspended from bowling those specific deliveries during the 2023 edition of the CG […]

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West Indies ODI & T20I Squads Revealed for Australia Tour Includes Young Grenadian Teddy Bishop

St. John’s, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Selection Panel has named both 15-man squads to play against Australia in three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three T20 Internationals (T20Is) from 2 to 13 February 2024.   The ODI squad features two debutants, Grenadian top order batsman Teddy Bishop and Guyanese wicketkeeper batsman, Tevin Imlach. Bishop has […]