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Deonarine to replace Fudadin in Test squad

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – West Indies Cricket Board announced today that left-handed batsman Narsingh Deonarine will replace Assad Fudadin in the West Indies team for the ongoing three-match Test Series against South Africa. Fudadin suffered a fracture of the right little finger during warm-up on the opening day of the […]

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Jason Holder appointed West Indies ODI Captain

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that all-rounder Jason Holder has been appointed West Indies One Day International Captain. The 23-year-old Holder takes over from Dwayne Bravo. WICB thanked Bravo for his service to West Indies cricket in the capacity of the ODI Captain after […]

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Media & the ills of Windies’ cricket

By Lincoln Depradine About two weeks ago, “mi pardna’’ Michael Bascombe sent me an audio copy of an interview he did with Dave – that’s Dave, as in Whycliffe Cameron – president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB). I immediately responded to Bas, telling him there is a part […]

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Christmas: A Welcomed Respite

Caribupdate Weekly, Editorial December 18, 2014 Christmas is just days away and we all should welcome the respite of the holiday; embrace it as an opportunity to turn down the temperature and ease up on grating on the national psyche. Lord knows we are used to political histrionics in this […]

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Statement by the National Democratic Congress on the improvement of Cuba –US relations

The National Democratic Congress welcomes wholeheartedly the announcement of a number of measures by the governments of Cuba and the United States to normalise relations. This development is a major step forward in a positive direction which will reduce the hostile and confrontational engagement between two important member nations in […]

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Politics & Political Lessons

Editorial, Caribupdate Weekly December 11, 2014 The past week or so has seen the emergence of political landmarks – local and regional – and lessons that have not been lost on some political observers. On Friday, here in Grenada, former MP Edzel Thomas is being buried. The only tribute to […]

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Devon Smith 174

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Devon Smith marked his comeback to the West Indies team with a classy century on the second day of the three-day fixture against the South African Invitational XI, at Willowmore Park on Thursday. The experienced left-handed opener made 174 before he retired out as West Indies […]

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WICB PCL R4Day Tournament bulletin | Round 3

JOHN’S, Antigua – The oldest rivalry in West Indies first-class matches will be the centre of attraction in the third round of the WICB Professional Cricket League Regional 4-Day Tournament, starting on Friday. Leaders Guyana Jaguars hosts long-time rivals and reigning double-crown regional champions Barbados Pride in the key match […]

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WIPA, PLAYERS, DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF PHIL HUGHES

Kingston, Jamaica: The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Australian international cricketer Phil Hughes. Speaking on behalf of West Indian cricketers, President and CEO of WIPA, Wavell Hinds, said: “Phil Hughes was a keen competitor and with his talent, had a bright […]

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WICB statement on the passing of Philip Hughes

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board said today it was extremely sad to hear of the passing of young Australian batsman Philip Hughes, following an injury he suffered during a first-class match on Tuesday at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia. WICB President Whycliffe “Dave” Cameron said: “It […]