Thursday, 31 March 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricketers in host countries for the recent ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022 are set to benefit from a donation of 15 bowling machines which were purchased by Cricket West Indies (CWI) for the 16 participating squads to use in their training sessions. CWI has donated four bowling machines each to […]
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West Indies Women bow out ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup after semi-final loss to Australia
WELLINGTON, New Zealand- West Indies Women suffered a 157-run defeat to Australia Women in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, ending their sensationsal run in the tournament. In a mist and rain-reduced match of 45 overs, West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first. Alyssa […]
RGPF breaks the enforcement stigma with encouragement!!
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan There seem to be a universal expectation of police wherever they are on the planet. The word “Enforcement” pretty much sums up the expected police response when a call for help reaches their front desk. Civilians and lawmen alike have this predictive “take control” response […]
Anisa Mohammed and Hayley Matthews named in ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today congratulated Anisa Mohammed and Hayley Matthews on being named in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Women’s One Day International (ODI) Team of the Year. Experienced off-spinner Anisa Mohammed finished 2021 as the joint-highest wicket-taker with 20 wickets with at an average of 18.00, […]
What about a “SPOTLIGHT” to illuminate the path of our Men in Grenada?
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan On March 05, 2020, the European Union and the United Nations partnered to launch the well resourced “Spotlight Initiative” in Grenada, with the aim to eliminate violence against women and girls, a social plague that has inflicted our society for the past decades. On that […]
West Indies Women’s squad named for ODI Series in South Africa
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Women’s Selection Panel today named an 18-member squad for the One Day International (ODI) series against South Africa Women at the Imperial Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg from January 25 to February 7. The touring squad sees a return for Afy Fletcher, the experienced leg-spinner […]
West Indies continue preparations for Sri Lanka Test tour November-December
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced the two teams for the second and final Best v Best three-day match at the Coolidge Cricket Ground. The match will be played from Monday, November 1 to Wednesday, November 3. The teams will again be led by Kraigg Brathwaite […]
WIPA Extends Commendations to Sir Andy Roberts on Honorary Degree
October 28, 2021: KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) extends commendations to SirAnderson Montgomery Everton Roberts on receiving an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from theUniversity of the West Indies’ Five Islands Campus in Antigua. Sir Roberts, Antiguan and West Indies cricket legend, is considered the father […]
WEST INDIES NAME WOMEN’S SQUAD FOR PAKISTAN TOUR AND ICC WOMEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP QUALFIER 2021
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Women’s selection panel today named a 15-member squad and three reserves for the three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan Women and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2021 in Zimbabwe. The three reserve players will also be traveling with the squad. […]
Injured Obed McCoy to be replaced by Jason Holder in West Indies squad at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
DUBAI, UAE – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel today announced that allrounder Jason Holder has been named as the replacement for left-arm fast bowler Obed McCoy in the 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. McCoy was ruled out of the ICC tournament due to a right […]
WIPA Extends Commendations to Greenidge and Haynes on Honorary Degrees
October 25, 2021: KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) extends commendations to SirGordon Greenidge and Sir Desmond Haynes on receiving Honorary Degrees of Doctor of Laws fromthe University of the West Indies. Sirs Greenidge and Haynes were awarded Honorary Doctorates on Saturday, October 23 at theGraduation ceremony […]
CWI names squads for Best v Best matches ahead of Sri Lanka Test tour
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel announced the squads for the upcoming Best v Best men’s red-ball matches. The Panel named 24 players for two three-day fixtures, which will be played at the Coolidge Cricket Ground on October 27-29 and November 1-3. The two teams will be led by Kraigg Brathwaite […]
CWI announces sustainability partnership with Apex Group
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a new partnership with Apex Group Ltd., a global financial services provider. The partnership will see Apex as the exclusive shirt sponsor for the West Indies Men’s team during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, as part of a broader Official Sustainability Partnership with CWI. It […]
A provocative spin on mandatory vaccination!!
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan For over the last 13 years I have been writing commentaries as a social and behavioral interventionist, expressing my thoughts and opinions on issues that I believe are of personal, family, community, and national interests. My comments over these years truly reflected my thought and […]
CWI thanks Sandals for support of West Indies Cricket
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) thanked Sandals Resorts International for their contribution to West Indies cricket as a principal partner during the last four years. Sandals became CWI’s principal partner, enjoying branding rights across all West Indies Men’s, Women’s, and age-group teams in 2017, a partnership extended by a further year during the […]
