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CWI announces Colonial Group International as new global partner for Super50 and ODI Cricket

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Colonial Group International Ltd. (CGI) has today announced a major Global Partnership with Cricket West Indies (CWI) that “will benefit cricket across the region from communities and young families to professional cricketers”. Colonial is thrilled to be named the Title Sponsor/ Official Partner of the WINDIES ODI […]

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Changes to West Indies squad for first two ODIs in Barbados

Brathwaite, Cottrell, Campbell called up to face EnglandPaul, Lewis and Powell unavailable due to injuriesWindies start countdown to ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Carlos Brathwaite, Sheldon Cottrell and John Campbell have been called up to the West Indies squad for the first two ODIs against England. The changes […]

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Sunil Ambris Named To Lead Windward Islands Volcanoes vs Barbados

The following players have been selected to represent the Windward Islands Volcanoes in the West Indies Championship match versus Barbados Pride at Arnos Vale Sports Complex in St. Vincent & the Grenadines ‪from February 21‬ – 24, 2019. 1. Sunil Ambris (Captain)2. Roland Cato (Vice-Captain)3. Devon Smith4. Kimani Melius5. Kavem […]

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EY AND CWI PARTNER FOR A LIFE AFTER SPORT PROEJCT

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – EY partnering with Cricket West Indies to launch e-learning and development programme to help West Indies cricketers prepare for life after sport EY’s Personal Performance Programme team has announced that it is launching a two-year pilot of its e-learning and development programme for Cricket West Indies […]

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WINDIES WOMEN LOSE ODI SERIES 2-1 TO PAKISTAN

DUBAI, UAE- WINDIES Women suffered a 2-1 series defeat to Pakistan in Round 4 of the ICC Women’s Championship, One Day International series at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. Pakistan pulled off a nail-biting win by 4 wickets with 2.4 overs to spare, to finish on 163/6, as they […]

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CARTER’S BEST LEADS PRIDE TO HISTORIC WIN

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Barbados Pride captain Jonathan Carter struck a career-best, fifth first-class hundred, as his side defied the odds and stunned Trinidad & Tobago Red Force with a four-wicket, come-from-behind victory in the West Indies Championship on Sunday. Carter hit an unbeaten 149, as the Pride recovered from […]

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TEAMS HEADING FOR FINAL DAY VICTORIES

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – All three matches in the West Indies Championship appear heading for outright wins following play on Saturday. Gudakesh Motie and Raymon Reifer, left-arm spin and fast-medium bowlers respectively, bowled leaders and four-time defending champions Guyana Jaguars back into contention against Jamaica Scorpions at the Guyana National […]

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KEEN BATTLES IN THE MAKING

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – A string of face-saving half-centuries marked play in the West Indies Championship on Friday, as all three matches have shaped up into keen struggles for control. Leaders and four-time defending champions Guyana Jaguars were under pressure against Jamaica Scorpions, even though Test batsmen Vishaul Singh and […]

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SIMMONS, MOHAMMED HUNDREDS CAPTURE THE HEADLINES

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Hundreds from Lendl Simmons and Jason Mohammed marked the West Indies Championship on Thursday. Simmons, making his first appearance in the Championship in just over four years, slammed a typically enterprising 138 and Mohammed shrugged off his feeble form to hit 121, as Trinidad and Tobago […]

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West Indies select Gayle & Pooran for first two ODIs against England in Barbados

GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia – Chris Gayle will make a return to WINDIES colours, while Nicholas Pooran has earned his maiden call-up in the 50-over format as CWI Selection Panel named the 14-member squad for the first and second One-Day Internationals against England. The 39-year-old Gayle is the second most capped WINDIES player with 284 […]

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WIPA’s Annual General Meeting

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) will convene its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 7:00 pm the Hotel Four Seasons in Kingston, Jamaica. WIPA’s AGM this year will feature the election of WIPA’s Executive Board of Directors in keeping with constitutional requirements. […]