BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The West Indies Cricket Board’s Selection Panel today named the 14-man squad for the 3rd Test Match against New Zealand. The match will be played at Kensington Oval, Barbados from Thursday June 26 to Monday, June 30. FULL SQUAD Denesh Ramdin (Captain) Sulieman Benn Jermaine Blackwood […]
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WIPA extends its condolences to the family of Ivor Mendonca
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The executive and members of the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) wish to extend their condolences to the family and friends of former West Indies and Guyanese wicketkeeper Ivor Mendonca who lost his battle with cancer yesterday at the age of 79. Ivor was quick with his hands […]
Patience pays off for Taylor as Windies bowl out Black Caps
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Jerome Taylor starred with the ball as West Indies dismissed New Zealand for 221 on the opening day of the second Test match at Queen’s Park Oval on Monday. Following their defeat in the opening match, skipper Denesh Ramdin called for a fightback and the […]
Grenadian roots of the world’s first black professional footballer
Caribupdate Editorial June 6, 2014: With the opening of the World Cup of soccer, it is opportune moment to pay tribute to a player with Grenadian roots that created footballing history in England. His name is Arthur Wharton. Wharton was born in Ghana; but, his father was born in Grenada to […]
SPORTSMAX TO AIR WICB/WIPA AWARDS LIVE
June 2, 2014 – Kingston, Jamaica:- Cricket fans from 29 countries will be able to watch the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) & the West Indies Player Association (WIPA) honour the top performers in West Indies cricket at the WICB/WIPA Awards. Caribbean sports cable giant, SportsMax & their Diaspora Channel, CEEN […]
Thomas, Pascal join Sagicor WIHPC for second 4-Day match
CAVE HILL, Barbados – The West Indies Cricket Board announced on Sunday a 13-member Sagicor West Indies High Performance team to face Bangladesh-A in the second 4-Day match, starting on Monday at Kensington Oval in the Barbados capital of Bridgetown here. Squad Carlos Brathwaite (Captain) Leon Johnson (Vice Captain) Sunil […]
Cricket Administration Bill leads to relocation of 3rd Test
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today advised that following engagement with the Government of Guyana on matters pertaining to the Cricket Administration Bill in Guyana, the parties have not been able to find a mutually agreeable resolution. The WICB has serious reservations that the Cricket Administration […]
Narine opts out of Windies Test squad – will be considered for T20s v New Zealand
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Off spinner Sunil Narine has advised the West Indies Cricket Board that he has opted to remain in India to participate in the final of the Indian Premier League and consequently will not join the West Indies Training Camp in preparation for the Test Series against […]
West Indies Test Training Squad vs New Zealand
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announced the West Indies training squad for the Test series versus New Zealand. The training camp will include two matches against local opposition at the 3Ws Oval. Training sessions will be held at the Franklyn Stephenson Academy and the Sagicor West […]
WICB statement about the title winners of the Regional 4-Day Tournament
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – After a few queries and conflicting media reports about the title winners of the Regional 4-Day Tournament, the West Indies Cricket Board wishes to make clear a number of points about the award of the WICB President’s Trophy and the Headley/Weekes Trophy. First, the Playing Conditions […]
14 Players selected to represent Windwards in Under 17 championship
The Windward Islands selectors have announced a 14 man squad to represent the Windward Islands in the West Indies under 17 championship in Tobago in July. The team includes 5 Grenadians, 4 St. Lucians, 3 Dominicans, and 2 Vincentians. The team will be lead by Grenadian Darel Cyrus. The full […]
Ambris looks to step up in the eyes of greatness
CAVE HILL, Barbados – Sunil Ambris has found an extra-special reason to lift his performance during the training camp for the Sagicor West Indies High Performance team and their upcoming series with Bangladesh-A, starting next week in Barbados. The former Young West Indies batsman said the presence of Sir Vivian […]
Cummins looks to work his way
CAVE HILL, Barbados – Miguel Cummins hopes familiarity of the Sagicor West Indies High Performance programme will breed success in their upcoming series against Bangladesh-A, starting next week here. Cummins was part of the second group of players that graduated from the Sagicor WIHPC two years ago and made his […]
Sir Viv helps Sagicor WIHPC prepare for Bangladesh-
CAVE HILL, Barbados – Head coach of the Sagicor West Indies High Performance Centre team Graeme West said the presence of Sir Vivian Richards in the training camp ahead of their series against Bangladesh-A is a welcomed boost for the side’s preparations. Sir Viv will work with the coaching […]
Lewis Hamilton races in Barbados this weekend
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, May 16, 2014 – GIS: On behalf of the Government and People of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Prime Minister Dr. The Right Honourable Keith Mitchell extends best wishes to Formula One Racing Car Driver, Mr. Lewis Hamilton, as he competes in Barbados on May 17-18th.Hamilton will join […]
