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Stage set for West Indies Rising Stars Boys’ Under 17s Regional Tournament in Trinidad

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The best young cricketers in the West Indies are assembling in Trinidad & Tobago for the West Indies Rising Stars Boys’ Under17s Regional Tournament that features both 50-Over and two-day formats and starts on Saturday 12 August until 31 August. For this 2023 edition, Cricket West Indies (CWI) is introducing a two-day red ball format to add to the pre-existing 50-Over format for the […]

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Night Cricket Challenges facing the Caribbean

August 6, 2023: Night cricket in the Caribbean has become increasingly popular in recent years, with matches held under floodlights to create a vibrant and electrifying atmosphere. However, the time zone differences with other countries can pose challenges when it comes to scheduling matches and accommodating international viewership. The Caribbean […]

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West Indies name squad for Kuhl Stylish Fans T20I Series powered by Black and White

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel today announced the provisional squad for the five-match Kuhl Stylish Fans T20I Series powered by Black and White against India which starts on Thursday 3 August at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad. All 15 members of the provisional squad […]

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Inaugural West Indies Women’s Academy to commence featuring 16 Rising Stars

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced the new West Indies Women’s Academy programme with the first High Performance camp scheduled to take place from 30 July to 13 August at the West Indies High Performance Centre at Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG) in Antigua. The West Indies Women’s Academy will feature […]

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WIPA Expresses Condolences at Passing of Ralston Otto

July 17, 2023KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) expresses condolences to thefamily, friends and colleagues of former Antigua & Barbuda and Leeward Islands cricketer RalstonOtto.Ralston Malcolm Otto, born December 1957 in Antigua, played first-class cricket between 1980 and1990, and was later coach and manager of the Leeward […]

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Auguste, Pascal to Lead Windwards U-19 Male Teams

The GCA congratulates our representatives on the Windward Islands U19 team to participate in the West Indies U19 Rising Stars Tournament. 1. Divonie Joseph 2. Devin Tyson 3. Jerel Jeremiah 4. Kirtsen Murray 5. Randel Baptiste (Manager) The Windwards Under-19 Male Squad assembled in St. Vincent for a mini camp […]

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Bascombe appointed new CWI Director of Cricket

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – At a Board of Directors meeting on Friday 30 June 2023 at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has appointed Miles Bascombe as the new Director of Cricket, on a three-year contract. Bascombe will take over from Jimmy Adams, who had been in […]

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Territorial Board Franchise squads confirmed for Interim 3-month period

Franchises complete 15-member squads to prepare for the upcoming CG United Super50 Cup ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) hosted the Professional Cricketers draft last Thursday for the Territorial Board Franchises.  Each Franchise drafted five players to complete their 15-member squads for an interim three (3) month period ahead of the 2023 CG […]

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WIPA Congratulates Stafanie Taylor on 150th OD

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) expresses whole-heartedcongratulations to Stafanie Taylor on making her 150th One Day International (ODI) appearance inthe match between West Indies Women and Ireland Women in St Lucia on Wednesday, June 28,2023. Stafanie Roxann Taylor O.D., long-standing standard-bearer for West Indies Women’s team, […]

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West Indies name squad for Test camp ahead of India Series

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Men’s Selection Panel today named the squad for the preparation camp ahead of the start of the two-match Cycle Pure Agarbathi Test Series against India in the Caribbean. Jayden Seales will return to West Indies training following his rehabilitation. The fast bowler last […]