St John’s, Antigua – Chief Executive Officer of the West Indies Cricket Board Michael Muirhead hailed the WICB Scotiabank Kiddy Cricket Programme as critical to the overall development of West Indies Cricket. “Kiddy Cricket Festivals act as a celebratory event for our children to show-off their talent, building confidence, teamwork […]
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Marking a one-year anniversary
By Arley Gill Caribupdate Weekly St George’s, May 6, 2013 – It was on the last day of April last year that Peter David resigned from the government. Two days later – on May 2 – I was informed by the then Prime Minister that he intends to ask the […]
Match officials appointed for the Grand Final of Regional 4-Day
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board on Monday advised that Nigel Duguid of Guyana and Patrick Gustard of Jamaica have been named the field umpires for the Grand Final of the Regional 4-Day Tournament.
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Dwayne Bravo announced as West Indies ODI captain, – Darren Sammy remains Test and T20 captain, – WICB announces Champions Trophy squad
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced Dwayne Bravo as West Indies One Day International captain.
Chart-topper Smith eyeing 800 runs in Regional 4 Day
Bridgetown, Barbados –Fresh off his brilliant batting in the Regional Super 50 tournament, Windward Islands batsman Devon Smith is targeting the 800-run mark in the longer format of the game.
Jamaicans looking to protect proud record
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tamar Lambert sees the semi-final of this year’s Regional 4-Day Tournament against Trinidad & Tobago, starting on Friday here, as another step on a journey to leave an incredible legacy behind for the game in Jamaica.
Great expectations as Roach returns to boost Bajans
Bridgetown, Barbados – Barbados coach Hendy Springer is hoping the return of fast bowler Kemar Roach will have a major impact for his side when they face the Windward Islands in the all-important semi-final of the WICB Regional 4 Day Championship.
WICB President Cameron welcomes new directors Skerritt and Wehby
Port of Spain, Trinidad – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Mr. Dave Cameron said that newly appointed directors, The Honourable Richard ‘Ricky’ Skerritt and Mr. Don Wehby will both provide invaluable service to West Indies cricket based on their distinguished backgrounds.
T&T confident they can topple champs
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Trinidad & Tobago’s players flew to Kingston on Tuesday, confident they can get the better of five-time reigning champions Jamaica in the semi-finals of the Regional 4-Day Tournament.
Cameron congratulates Windwards on impressive Super 50 victory
Bridgetown, Barbados –President of the West Indies Cricket Board, Dave Cameron, has congratulated the Windward Islands following their victory over Combined Campuses & Colleges to win the Regional Super 50 Grand Final.
Award Winners for Regional Super 50 2013
Bridgetown, Barbados –Please see below the award winners following the conclusion of the Regional Super 50 tournament on Sunday night:
CCC, Windwards chase title glory in “even” RS50 Grand Final
Bridgetown, Barbados –Combined Campuses & Colleges and Windward Islands will face-off in the one of the most evenly-matched limited-overs finals in the history of West Indies cricket.
Dominica national football coach, player dead
The coach of the Dominica national football team, Kurt Hector, and player Nornan Jno Hope were killed this morning, after the vehicle in which they were travelling plunged down a 100 foot sink hole at Pond Case, south east of here.
Windward Islands win by 5 wickets to reach Grand Final
Bridgetown, Barbados –Windward Islands beat Jamaica by five wickets in Friday’s semi-final of the Regional Super 50 tournament. The Windwards batted brilliantly and made 244-5 off 49 overs in reply to Jamaica’s 242-8 off their 50 overs in a day/night contest at Kensington Oval.
