JOHN’S, Antigua –The Board of Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board met in Antigua today, January 10, 2015. The Board deliberated on a number of matters including cricket, governance, development, commercial and finance. The Board of Directors approved 12 central retainer contracts for male players as follows: Sulieman Benn […]
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WICB announces Cricket World Cup squad
JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced the West Indies squad to contest the Cricket World Cup 2015 in Australia and New Zealand. Jason Holder (Captain) Marlon Samuels (Vice Captain) Sulieman Benn Darren Bravo Jonathan Carter Sheldon Cottrell Christopher Gayle Sunil Narine Denesh Ramdin Kemar Roach Andre […]
Ian Allen quotes | NAGICO Super50 Tournament
JOHN’S, Antigua – This year’s NAGICO Super50 Tournament opens this coming Thursday in Trinidad & Tobago. Windward Islands Volcanoes have stepped up their competitiveness in regional competitions over the last decade, shaking off the perennial Cinderella tag that had become their calling card. The Volcanoes recognise that they are strong […]
WICB, ESPN sign exclusive four-year agreement for the NAGICO Super50 Coverage of the Caribbean’s marquee 50 overs
JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board has announced that ESPN Caribbean has acquired exclusive media rights to bring “live” coverage of the region’s premier One-day tournament, the NAGICO Super50, to the Caribbean audience until 2018. The agreement commences with this year’s edition, held once again in Trinidad & […]
Ridley Jacobs quotes | NAGICO Super50 Tournament
JOHN’S, Antigua – This year’s NAGICO Super50 Tournament opens next Thursday in Trinidad & Tobago. Leeward Islands Hurricanes are a seven-time winner of the region’s premier 50 overs-a-side tournament (including three shared) and will be looking to recapture past glories. […]
Graeme West quotes | NAGICO Super50 Tournament
JOHN’S, Antigua – This year’s NAGICO Super50 Tournament opens next Thursday in Trinidad & Tobago and the West Indies Cricket Board has decided to include a West Indies Under-19 squad as one of the eight-teams taking part. The Tournament will be used by the WICB to help assess the abilities […]
Darren Sammy named 15th player in ODI squad
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that all-rounder Darren Sammy will be the 15th player in the One-Day International squad for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa in South Africa. The 31-year-old is a former ODI captain and has so far represented the Windies […]
Kenroy Peters to replace Kemar Roach in Test squad
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – West Indies Cricket Board announced today that left-arm fast bowler Kenroy Peters has been called up as replacement for Kemar Roach on the ongoing three-match Test Series against South Africa. Roach injured his right ankle while bowling on the first day of the first Test match […]
Deonarine to replace Fudadin in Test squad
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – West Indies Cricket Board announced today that left-handed batsman Narsingh Deonarine will replace Assad Fudadin in the West Indies team for the ongoing three-match Test Series against South Africa. Fudadin suffered a fracture of the right little finger during warm-up on the opening day of the […]
Jason Holder appointed West Indies ODI Captain
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that all-rounder Jason Holder has been appointed West Indies One Day International Captain. The 23-year-old Holder takes over from Dwayne Bravo. WICB thanked Bravo for his service to West Indies cricket in the capacity of the ODI Captain after […]
Media & the ills of Windies’ cricket
By Lincoln Depradine About two weeks ago, “mi pardna’’ Michael Bascombe sent me an audio copy of an interview he did with Dave – that’s Dave, as in Whycliffe Cameron – president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB). I immediately responded to Bas, telling him there is a part […]
ICC launch fans’ chance to pick their Greatest World Cup XI
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 begins on February 14 when New Zealand takes on Sri Lanka in the tournament opener in Christchurch. With less than two months to go, ICC has launched ‘Your Greatest XI’, which will allow fans a unique chance to pick their Greatest All-Time Cricket World Cup XI […]
Devon Smith 174
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Devon Smith marked his comeback to the West Indies team with a classy century on the second day of the three-day fixture against the South African Invitational XI, at Willowmore Park on Thursday. The experienced left-handed opener made 174 before he retired out as West Indies […]
WICB PCL R4Day Tournament bulletin | Round 3
JOHN’S, Antigua – The oldest rivalry in West Indies first-class matches will be the centre of attraction in the third round of the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament, starting on Friday. Leaders Guyana Jaguars hosts long-time rivals and reigning double-crown regional champions Barbados Pride in the key match […]
WIPA, PLAYERS, DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF PHIL HUGHES
Kingston, Jamaica: The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Australian international cricketer Phil Hughes. Speaking on behalf of West Indian cricketers, President and CEO of WIPA, Wavell Hinds, said: “Phil Hughes was a keen competitor and with his talent, had a bright […]
