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WICB has not called off tour of India

St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board advises, that, contrary to media reports, it has taken no decision to discontinue the ongoing tour to India. The WICB will make a further statement following the conclusion of the Fourth One Day International which is in progress.

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Sulieman Benn to join Windies for India Tour 2014

MUMBAI, India – The West Indies Cricket Board advised that Sulieman Benn will join the team for the upcoming five-match One-Day International series against India in India. The 33-year-old left-arm spinner will join the team in Kochi ahead of the 1st One-Day International, which will be played on Wednesday, October […]

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Sunil Narine withdrawn from West Indies tour of India

MUMBAI, India – The West Indies Cricket Board advised today that Sunil Narine has been withdrawn from the touring party for the upcoming series against India. This came after discussions including Narine, the WICB Selection Panel and the West Indies Team Management. The withdrawal from the upcoming tour will allow […]

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New CBA/MoU Signals Positive Financial Change for WIPA Membership

Kingston, Jamaica :- More members of the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) will benefit financially from the new Collective Bargaining Agreement signed with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) on September 18th in Barbados. This was the view expressed by the Player Association’s Secretary, former Jamaica opening batsman, Wayne Lewis […]

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Sarwan, Fidel Edwards, Tino Best head Player Draft nominees – Over 100 players in inaugural PCL Player Draft

JOHN’S, Antigua – Will accomplished Test batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan be the first pick in the Player Draft of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Professional Cricket League? Could it be pace merchant Fidel Edwards? Or perhaps, the fiery Tino Best? Will Samuel Badree, the Twenty20 specialist, be preferred? These questions will […]

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The Official Opening of WIPA satellite office in Jamaica

The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) officially opened the first satellite office at Sabina Park, Kingston Jamaica on September 25, 2014. Ms. Rochelle Keane, the Office/Communication Manager, did the official welcome and introduction. President and CEO of the West Indies Players Association, Mr. Wavell Hinds was thrilled with the official […]

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West Indies celebrate Special 500th Test Match

GROS ISLET, St Lucia – West Indies cricket will mark a special milestone on Saturday when the West Indies team plays its 500th Test match. The landmark will be celebrated when they take on Bangladesh in the second and final Dhaka Bank Test match at Beausejour Cricket Ground. First ball […]

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West Indies squad for first Dhaka Bank Test against Bangladesh

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Selection Panel of the West Indies Cricket Board announced today a 13-member West Indies squad for the first Dhaka Bank Test against Bangladesh, starting next Friday at the Arnos Vale Multiplex in St. Vincent.   Squad Denesh Ramdin (Captain) Sulieman Benn Jermaine Blackwood Kraigg Brathwaite […]