Colombo, Sri Lanka – West Indies captain Darren Sammy exuded confidence on Friday as his team put in their final preparations ahead of their opening match in the ICC World T20 tournament. The Windies had a full morning session at the R Premadsa Stadium, venue for the much-anticipated Group B […]
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Cotterrell says aggression, hard work paid off
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Sheldon Cotterrell said he was proud of the way he toiled with the ball to help give the Sagicor High Performance Centre team the upper hand early against Bangladesh-A in their tour match on Saturday.
Windies go down in opener as rain has final say
Colombo, Sri Lanka – West Indies batsmen brought the ICC World T20 to life with some breathtaking strokeplay, but the Windies came up on the losing end against Australia as rain brought their Group B match to an early finish on Saturday night.
Gayle speaks of focus, power and balance as he turns 33
Colombo, Sri Lanka – On the eve of his 33rd birthday Chris Gayle spent part of Thursday morning answering questions from members of the media assembled for the ICC World T20, after he entertained onlookers with some stunning strokeplay. The powerful six-footer started the day with a demonstration of his […]
Dynamic Dwayne Bravo bringing his best for World T20
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Dwayne Bravo is confident he can rediscover the form which saw him produce one of the best allround displays in the short history of the ICC World T20 tournament. Back in 2009, Bravo took four wickets and made a match-winning half-century as the Windies outplayed India […]
Permaul relishes second crack with Sagicor HPC team
KHULNA, Bangladesh – Veerasammy Permaul said travelling with the Sagicor High Performance Centre team has been equally enjoyable the second time around.
Edwards happy with pace and variations; sets eyes on Aussies
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Fidel Edwards said he was “up on pace” and was also pleased with that fact that he “used the variations well” in the West Indies victory over Afghanistan in their second ICC World T20 warm-up match on Monday afternoon.
Gayle gets ready for big event with timely half-ton
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Chris Gayle warmed up for the ICC World T20 tournament with a brilliant half-century as the West Indies dominated Afghanistan at the P Sara Oval on Monday.
Jamaican Michael Muirhead appointed new WICB CEO
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that accomplished management consultant Michael Muirhead has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the regional governing body.
Windies want to show strength against Afghanistan on Monday
Colombo, Sri Lanka – West Indies will look to get much needed preparation in the middle when they come face-to-face with Afghanistan on Monday afternoon in their final official warm-up match ahead of the ICC World T20 tournament.
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board at a meeting of the Board of Directors at the weekend formally thanked the departing Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ernest Hilaire for his service to West Indies cricket. Dr. Hilaire, after serving the full term of his thee year contract, is […]
WICB congratulates Narine and Taylor on ICC honours
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board has sent congratulations to the two West Indian players who won awards at the ICC Annual Awards ceremony on Saturday night. During the gala event at the Water’s Edge in Sri Lanka, Sunil Narine, the off-spinner was named ICC Emerging Player […]
Lara remembers role of his father as he enters ICC Hall of Fame
Colombo, Sri Lanka – West Indies legend Brian Lara was inducted into the International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame at the ICC Awards ceremony on Saturday night. The superb left-hander from Trinidad who set several records in his illustrious cricket career was warmly applauded and showered with praise as he […]
Tag Team Triathlon – Saturday 3rd November, at Garfield’s Beach Bar on Grand Anse
This a great event for spectators with lots of fast action. It is also a great way to try the sport of triathlon. Co-ed teams of 2 compete in a very short but fun triathlon relay.
West eager to see Sagicor HPC team at play
KHULNA, Bangladesh – Sagicor High Performance Centre coach Graeme West said he was eagerly looking forward to his side’s first match on their tour of Bangladesh.
