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West Indies squads named for T20Is and CG United ODIs vs Bangladesh

Rovman Powell the new T20I Vice Captain Tuesday, 28 June 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) Selection Panel today announced the West Indies Men’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International Series and the three-match CG United One-Day International Series against Bangladesh. Rovman Powell has been announced […]

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CWI confirms West Indies contracted players for 2022-2023

Tuesday, 28 June 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed the international retainer contracts for the West Indies Men’s and Women’s players for the 2022-2023 season. A total of 36 players have been offered contracts for the period – which runs from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.  This is in addition to 90 players across the region who are contracted to […]

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CWI High Performance Staff complete successful series of Coach Development events in Trinidad

Monday, 27 June 2022 — PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Director of Cricket Jimmy Adams and Coach Development Manager Chris Brabazon, completed a successful three-week development programme with local coaches in Trinidad and Tobago at the National Cricket Centre, Couva May 31 to June 17. The series began on May […]

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Dr Keith Mitchell Was Right

When Dr. Keith Mitchell said he could not find a successor to replace him as the leader of the New National Party and as Prime Minister, many criticized him. Following the defeat of the New National Party in the June 23, 2022 general elections, I now understand what he was […]

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Tickets on sale for West Indies v Bangladesh in Dominica and Guyana

Fans can grab their seat for as low as US$6 for exciting white-ball matches Sunday, 26 June 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced that online ticket sales have gone live via the new WINDIES TICKETS service for the West Indies vs Bangladesh three-match T20I Series and three-match CG United One-Day International […]

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WIPA Congratulates Matthews and Salutes Taylor

June 26, 2021: KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) congratulates Hayley Matthewson her appointment as the West Indies Women’s captain and salutes Stafanie Taylor on hermagnificent tenure as captain over the last seven (7) years. Hayley Kristen Matthews, one of the leading cricketers in the West Indies […]

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Final Results of the June General Election

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections takes the opportunity to share with the general public the official results of the General Elections subsequent to the final count on June 24, 2022. The Results are as follows: Constituency Candidates Party Carriacou and Petite Martinique Tevin Camilloh Andrews NDC St. Andrew […]

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Hayley Matthews takes over from Stafanie Taylor as West Indies Women’s Captain

Saturday, 25 June 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that Hayley Matthews has been appointed as the West Indies Women’s Captain. Matthews, who is one of the  leading allrounders in world cricket, will assume the leadership role from Stafanie Taylor ahead of the next West Indies Women’s Series, expected to be played later this year. […]

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Grenadians Voted for Change – Did GULP played Spoiler?

Grenadians went to the polls yesterday and voters overwhelmingly voted the opposition National Democratic Congress NDC under a youthful Dickon Mitchell by 9-6 majority. The biggest casualty is the veteran Deputy Prime Minister Gregory Bowen who lost to a young first time candidate Phillip Telesford. Other incumbent failing to retain […]

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CWI announces Official Tour Operators for upcoming India Tour against the West Indies

Friday, 24 June 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced two Official Tour Operators for the hugely-anticipated visit by India to the West Indies and the United States in July and August. This series will be a highlight of the West Indies “Summer of Cricket” as CWI stages its busiest year of cricket. The two teams will meet in eight […]

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West Indies name unchanged 13-member squad for 2nd match of Padma Bridge – Dream Fulfilled – Friendship Test Series

Wednesday, 22 June 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Men’s Selection Panel has named an unchanged squad for the second Padma Bridge – Dream Fulfilled – Friendship Test match against Bangladesh. The match will be played at the Daren Sammy Stadium in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia from June 24-28. […]