St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announced today that a critical funding component for the professionalization of First Class cricket will be provided by the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) which will contribute US$360,000 towards the annual retainer contracts for First Class players. Following the last Board meeting […]
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WIPA extends thanks to Darren Sammy
Kingston, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) extends its thanks to Darren Sammy for his service to West Indies Test cricket. WIPA’s President and CEO Wavell Hinds said “He (Sammy) was a valued player and led the team admirably throughout his tenure as captain. We are sadden but […]
Darren Sammy advises WICB of retirement from Test cricket
St John’s, Antigua – Darren Sammy has formally notified the West Indies Cricket Board of his decision to retire from Test cricket. Sammy has also informed the Board of his decision to continue to make himself available for selection for the other formats of the game. Sammy, in his communication […]
WICB announces Ramdin appointed Test captain – Board thanks Sammy for energetic and resolute leadership
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that wicketkeeper/batsman Denesh Ramdin has been appointed West Indies Test captain. Ramdin takes over from Darren Sammy who served in the post from October 2010 to May 2014. Ramdin was the standing West Indies Test Vice Captain and previously […]
Grenada to host opening games of the Limacol CPL 2014
The ‘Spice Isle’ will kick off the “Biggest Party in Sport” by hosting the opening of CPL Thursday, 8th May 2014 – St. George’s, Grenada: Carnival cricket fever hits the beautiful island of Grenada with the announcement that the National Cricket Stadium will host the launch and opening round of games […]
WICB and USACA announce joint partnership
St John’s, Antigua – In a move designed to open up more high performance cricket opportunities for United States players, and accelerate cricket development in the USA, the West Indies Cricket Board and USACA today announced a long term joint partnership. As part of the partnership, a member of the […]
Jamaica celebrate capture of Headley/Weekes Trophy
GROS ISLET, St Lucia – Jamaica won the Headley/Weekes Trophy after they dominated Windward Islands in the Final at the Beausejour Cricket Ground, on Tuesday. The match ended in a draw and the Jamaicans were awarded the trophy after gaining more points. Jamaica ended with eight points (2 batting points […]
Jamaica and Windwards confident ahead of big Final
GROS ISLET, St Lucia – An even contest is expected between Jamaica and Windward Islands in the Final of the WICB’s Regional 4Day Tournament. Both camps expressed confidence after Friday’s training sessions as they put plans in place for the opening day on Saturday. First ball at the Beausejour Stadium […]
DIGICEL SPONSORS JUNIOR MURRAY CRICKET ACADEMY
The Junior Murray Cricket Academy has added another sponsor to the list of corporate entities backing the initiative of the Former West Indies Wicketkeeper / Batsman. On Thursday April 24th a one-year deal was signed by Mr. Kirk Seetahal the Marketing Manager of Digicel and Junior Murray, the Founder and Director […]
Official Points Standings after seventh round | Regional 4-Day Tournament
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the Official Points Standings after the seventh and final round of preliminary matches in the Regional 4-Day Tournament ended on Monday. Abbreviations: Pts-total points, M-matches, W-won, L-lost, D-drawn, T-tied, NR-no result, Bat-batting points, Bowl-bowling points Teams Pts M W L D T NR […]
Ronchi and Craig in line for BLACKCAPS Test debuts on West Indies tour
Wellington Firebirds wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi and Otago Volts off-spinner Mark Craig are the new caps named today in the BLACKCAPS squad for the tour to the West Indies starting later next month. The pair’s selection is the highlight of the 15-strong squad named today to play three Tests in Jamaica, […]
Official Points Standings after 6th round | Regional 4-Day Tournament
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Following are the Official Points Standings after the sixth round of matches in the Regional 4-Day Tournament ended on Monday. Abbreviations: Pts-total points, M-matches, W-won, L-lost, D-drawn, T-tied, NR-no result, Bat-batting points, Bowl-bowling points Teams Pts M W L D T NR Bat Bowl 1. Trinidad […]
Coach Campbell applauds Windies as they reach Semis
SYLHET, Bangladesh – West Indies Women easily beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets to record their third win in a row at the ICC Women’s World T20 Tournament at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, on Friday night. Led by a four-wicket haul from spinner Shanel Daley and an unbeaten half-century […]
Board of Directors approves 19 historic changes for development of West Indies cricket
St John’s, Antigua – The Board of Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board approved a menu of 19 changes for the development of West Indies cricket with a goal of establishing the West Indies team as the number one performing team in world cricket. The decisions were taken at […]
WICB announces schedule for New Zealand and Bangladesh tours of Caribbean
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Board of Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board held its first meeting for 2014 in Port of Spain on Friday March 21 and Saturday March 22. At a media conference on Saturday, following the meeting, President Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron announced that the Board […]
