BENGALURU, India – Jonathan Carter turned in a top-class allround performance, stroking a match-winning century and grabbing two wickets as West Indies A hit back with a superb win over India A in the second 50-over match on Tuesday. He hit 133 off 132 balls and returned to pick up 2-33, to propel Windies […]
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West Indies A level series against India A
A brilliant inning of 133 by Barbados allrounder Jonathan Carter helped the West Indies A team to level the 3 match ODI series against India. After being soundly beaten in the first match the West Indies made 3 changes with Andre Fletcher opening the batting, Carter who did not play the first […]
Ashley Nurse wants to up his game with bat and ball
BENGALURU, India – Ashley Nurse made a big impression with the bat as West Indies A team fell short of India A’s huge total, to lose by 77 runs in the opening match of their one-day series on Sunday. Playing at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, India A batted first and rattled […]
Captain Sammy feels Windies moving in the right direction
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies Test captain Darren Sammy said he was extremely delighted with the steps his side have taken in achieving their goals in the longest version of the international game. West Indies are now the fifth-ranked Test side in the World, following the latest update of […]
Powell says Windies-A up to India-A challenge
BENGALURU, India – West Indies A-Team limited-overs captain Kieran Powell said the players on his side were looking to prove themselves against tough opponents when they tackle India-A in three One-day (50 overs) matches followed by a Twenty20 contest this coming week. The first One-day match will be on Sunday […]
West Indies Moves up the 5th Position in Test Ranking
Dubai, UAE – The two-match series was drawn 1-1 with Zimbabwe finishing at 34 ratings points, ahead of 10th ranked Bangladesh Test has helped it return to the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings for the first time since May 2007. A historic 24 runs win for Zimbabwe in the second and […]
Bennett has high expectations for Windies-A
BENGALURU, India – West Indies A-Team head coach Junior Bennett said he has confidence in the players on the tour of India and wants to see them play above expectations. Bennett said he was heartened by the performances from his side during their home series against Sri Lanka-A in June, […]
Spin bowling clinic timely says Gibson
CAVE HILL, Barbados – West Indies Head Coach Ottis Gibson said he felt the WICB spin bowling clinic being conducted by former Pakistan off-spin master Saqlain Mushtaq was vital to the development to a number of players. A group of senior and emerging spinners from the Caribbean have been benefitting […]
Solozano, Moti-Kanhai, McSween named in Windies Under 19 squad to face Bangladesh
St. John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced the West Indies Under 19 squad to face Bangladesh Under 19 in a seven match One Day Series to be played in Guyana in October. Leading run scorer in the recently concluded Regional Under 19 Tournament, Trinidadian Jeremy Solozano […]
Kirani James Receives EC 500,000 in cheque and Treasury Bills
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Tuesday, September 10, 2013 – GIS: Olympic 400 metre champion Kirani James, has received a cheque valued at EC 100,000 dollars, the first part of EC 500,000 dollars promised to him by the government after his historic feat in London last year. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell […]
Walton seeks consistency in India
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Chadwick Walton said he was looking to achieve consistency in front and behind the stumps when he suits up for the West Indies A-Team on their upcoming tour of India. The Jamaican wicketkeeper/batsman, who has played most of his regional cricket for the Combined Campuses and Colleges, […]
T&T beat Windwards by 5 runs in warm up game
ROSEAU, Dominica – Andre Fletcher form continue in T20 with an inning of 87 of 53 balls for the Windward Islands president 11 vs Trinidad and Tobago in Roseau, Dominica. Despite Fletcher inning the Windwards loss by 5 runs. Fletcher’s inning included eight sixes and four fours as the Windward Islands reached 148 chasing 152 by Trinidad. Rayad […]
Saqlain “honoured” to be working with Windies spinners
CAVE HILL, Barbados – Saqlain Mushtaq said he was honoured to be invited to the Caribbean to train the current generation of West Indies spinners. The former Pakistan off-spin master accepted an invitation from the West Indies Cricket Board and has been sharing his wisdom and understanding with current […]
Changes made ahead of Windies-A tour to India
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board announced on Friday that Ashley Nurse will replace fellow off-spinner Shane Shillingford in the West Indies A-Team for the three “Tests” on their tour of India, starting later this month. Revised “Test” squad Kirk Edwards (captain) Kieran Powell (vice-captain) Kraigg Brathwaite […]
CPL breaks records on and off the pitch
Caribbean Premier League Media Release. Kingston, Jamaica – From overflowing stadiums, thumping party vibes and mass enthusiasm to scorching bowling, massive hitting and blistering catches, the inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League went off with a bang right across the Caribbean. With a record breaking quarter of a million people attending […]
