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Official Points Standings after the sixth round

JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the Official Points Standings after the sixth round of matches ended on Monday in the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament. Abbreviations: Pts-total points, M-matches, W-won, L-lost, T-tied, I-incomplete match, A-abandoned match, DP-Abandoned match due to dangerous pitch, MR-match referee awarding match, Bat-batting points, […]

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WICB STANDS BY ITS PREPARATION OF THE UNDER 19 TEAM

St. John’s, ANTIGUA – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is reporting that from as far back as the last Under 19 cricket World Cup, a strategic management panel was put in place. Director of Cricket, Richard Pybus says “it was the long range planning of the panel and the […]

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WEST INDIES WORLD TWENTY20 SQUAD

St. John’s, ANTIGUA – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is in receipt of 12 signed contracts from players who were selected for the upcoming 2016 ICC World Twenty20 tournament. Those players who were originally named in the 15-man squad include: Sulieman Benn Jason Holder Andre Fletcher Darren Sammy – […]

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WICB PRESIDENT PRAISES THE TEAM ON ITS FIRST WORLD CUP WIN

St. John’s, Antigua – West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) President, Dave Cameron is expressing heartiest congratulations on behalf of the Board and Management, to the players and management of the under 19 team which won the World Cup for the first time. Cameron credits the over 15 months of preparation […]

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West Indies wins maiden ICC U19 Cricket World Cup

Rahul Dravid: “This is the start of a journey for them and every experience is a learning curve”   Carty named player of the final; Bangladesh’s Mehidy adjudged player of the tournament   Namibia qualifies for 2018 tournament as highest-placed Associate Member   Images from West Indies-India final available here […]

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West Indies under 19 big World Cup Final tonight vs India

DHAKA, Bangladesh – West Indies Under-19 captain Shimron Hetmyer spoke to WICB Media today ahead of the Final in the ICC Youth World Cup against India Under-19s tomorrow (tonight – East Caribbean Time) at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. The match will shown “live” on ESPN Caribbean. The Windies Under-19s has not […]

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Two players withdraw from World Twenty20 squad

St. John’s, ANTIGUA – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) wishes to advise that two of the 15-member squad selected to participate in the ICC World Twenty20 in India in March to April have withdrawn. The players and reasons are: 1) On Tuesday February 9, Kieron Pollard withdrew from the […]

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Motie eyes more wickets to give Jaguars another title

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Gudakesh Motie said he wants to continue to bamzoole batsmen in the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament and finish the season as the top bowler. The Guyana Jaguars left-spinner was the top bowler during the first half of the season which was completed prior to […]

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President congratulates Under 19 Team

KINGSTON, Jamaica – President of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron has congratulated the Under 19 team following the emphatic three wicket win over Bangladesh in the semi-final, which ended earlier this morning. “On behalf of the WICB I would like to offer the team best wishes […]

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White flannels, red balls return as season resumes

JOHN’S, Antigua – White flannels, red balls and familiar names will feature when the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament resumes this weekend. Players like Devendra Bishoo, Rajindra Chandrika, Jermaine Blackwood, as well as Kraigg Brathwaite, Carlos Brathwaite, Miguel Cummins, Shane Dowrich, Shai Hope and Kemar Roach will all […]

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Summary of Events pertaining to pay package negotiation

The following is a summary of what has taken place since the premature ending of the West Indies tour of India in October 2014 and the steps taken to ensure players receive the best available remuneration package. October 2014 Abandoned tour of India October 2014 Meeting with Prime Ministers Dr […]

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FINAL REPORT ON SELECTION INTERFERENCE IS IN

St. John’s, ANTIGUA – The report of the findings from the “alleged interference” in the selection process for the senior men’s team is in. The report also features a seven-point recommendation going forward. Interviews were conducted with nine West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) personnel and the three cases which were […]

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NO PLAYER WAS FORCED TO RETIRE

St. John’s, ANTIGUA – Last Tuesday (January 26), the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) issued a statement regarding issuing of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for four players from the region regarding their participation in the new Masters Champion League. The NOCs were granted on the basis that the players were […]