KOLKATA, India – Darren Sammy said West Indies have no intention of allowing Sachin Tendulkar’s farewell from the game to overshadow their main mission on the tour of India. The Windies captain reaffirmed the enormous respect Tendulkar has earned over an international career spanning more than two decades. But Sammy […]
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Shillingford looking to prove himself
KOLKATA, India – Shane Shillingford was a mere spectator from the sidelines when West Indies visited India two years ago and played three Tests against Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s side. He has returned to this south Asian nation for next month’s two-Test series against the Indians full of confidence and as […]
US “willing’’ to work with Grenada in search for Bishop’s body, says Palmer
St George’s, October 29, 2013 – American diplomat Larry Palmer says his country is willing to continue the search for the remains of former Grenada prime minister, Maurice Bishop, who was murdered along with several others in St George’s on October 19, 1983.Larry Palmer, the Barbados-based US Ambassador to Grenada […]
High-flyer Dottin overjoyed to win Virgin Atlantic Player of the Series Award
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Before a single ball was bowled in the Women T20 International Tri Series, Deandra Dottin said her goal was to win the “top player” award. She achieved her goal and on Saturday when she proudly accepted the Virgin Atlantic Player of the Series Award from West Indies […]
Windies Women’s spin duo hail work of Saqlain
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – West Indies Women’s spinners Anisa Mohammed and Shaquana Quintyne have identified the work they did with Pakistan spin bowling legend Saqlain Mushtaq a month ago, as the main reason for their recent bowling success. After the first week of action in the ongoing Women’s Twenty20 International Tri-Series […]
Lewis helps WI U19s draw level
ALBION, Guyana – West Indies Under-19s levelled their Youth One-day International series against Bangladesh, after half-century from Shimron Hetmyer and Fabian Allen set them up and steady bowling from their captain Ramaal Lewis formalised a 36-run victory on Saturday here. Lewis followed up a valuable 13 not out with 3-35 […]
MADE IN GRENADA CELEBRITY FOOTABLL TEAM ON THE ROAD AGAIN
The Made In Grenada Courts Celebrity Football team has begun its 2013/2014 football season with a resounding 6-1 victory last Friday over the Grenada Postal Corporation Allstars. The game was part of the Corporation’s celebrations of World Post Day, which was commemorated on Wednesday October 9th. Additionally the occasion was […]
Sagicor WIHPC to face Jamaica Under-23s at historic Sabina Park
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Members of the Sagicor West Indies High Performance Centre team will have a chance to provide evidence of what they have learnt over the last few months when they face a Jamaica Under-23 side, starting on Tuesday at Sabina Park here. Graeme West, the head coach of […]
Windies girls delighted to be seen and TV
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – West Indies captain Merissa Aguilleira said she and her team-mates are delighted that the upcoming Women’s T20 Tri-Series will be broadcast live on television across the region. The Windies skipper was speaking at the official series launch where she lauded the West Indies Cricket Board for its […]
WICB President reiterates policy to wide distribution of cricket
St John’s, Antigua – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Mr. Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron today explained that the WICB has taken a decision of seeking to ensure that tournaments which are commercially viable are staged in a manner which will allow for sponsorship partnerships while maintaining the wide distribution […]
Coach Bennett hoping Windies A finish strong in final ‘Test’
HUBLI, India – Coach of the West Indies A Team Junior Bennett is expecting a strong finish from his team in the third and final ‘Test’ match against India A, which bowls off at the Karnataka State Cricket Association Ground on Wednesday (12 midnight Eastern Caribbean Time/11 pm Tuesday Jamaica […]
Windies Women go down by just 1 run in 1st ODI
Kingston, Jamaica – West Indies Women lost the first One-Day International by one run to New Zealand in a close finish at Sabina Park on Sunday. New Zealand won the toss, batted first and made 225-8 off their 50 overs. Experienced opener Suzie Bates topscored with 110 off 133 balls […]
Daley “super excited” to play 50th match at home at Sabina
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Sunday’s first One-Day International between West Indies Women and New Zealand Women will have special significance for all-rounder Shanel Daley, as the left-hander plays her 50th ODI for West Indies and her first at her home ground Sabina Park. Daley’s impressive career has gone full circle – […]
Selman ready to show new ball skills in her 50th ODI
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Shakera Selman is set to reach a special milestone in her career when she plays in her 50th One-Day International on Sunday. The lively seam bowler is expected to use the new ball when West Indies Women face New Zealand Women in the first ODI at Sabina […]
West Indies name Test squad for tour of India
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announced on Thursday that its Selection Committee has named a 15-member Test squad for the West Indies tour of India, starting later this month. Squad Darren Sammy (Captain) Tino Best Darren Bravo Shivnarine Chanderpaul Sheldon Cottrell Narsingh Deonarine Kirk Edwards Chris Gayle […]
