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International Cricket to return to the Caribbean, as CWI confirm Sri Lanka Tour

ST JOHN’S, Antigua —Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed the all-format International tour between West Indies and Sri Lanka starting in March, signalling the return of international cricket to the Caribbean. The two teams will play three (3) T20Is, three (3) One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and two (2) Test matches in a bio-secure environment in Antigua from Wednesday, […]

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CG Insurance Super50 Cup: Match 8

Pollard (5-17) and Mohammed (122) lead Trinidad & Tobago Red Force to another victory ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Captain Kieron Pollard took five wickets and Jason Mohammed made a century as Trinidad & Tobago beat Barbados Pride by three wickets to maintain their unbeaten record in the CG Insurance Super50 […]

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WIPA Extends Condolences at Passing of Ezra Moseley

February 6, 2021: KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) is saddened by the news of the passing of former Barbados and West Indies cricketer and coach, Ezra Moseley. WIPA extendssincere condolences to Mr. Moseley’s family, friends, colleagues, and the entire cricket fraternity. Ezra Moseley was a fast […]

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CWI and Vibes Radio agree new partnership for West Indies LIVE radio commentary

ST JOHN’S, Antigua — Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced a new two-year agreement with Vibes Radio, in Dominica, for exclusive radio commentary rights to all West Indies home international matches and regional tournaments, ensuring cricket fans across the West Indies can follow every West Indies home international match and all regional tournament matches on their radio. CWI have […]

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CWI sign a major UK broadcast agreement with BT Sport for all West Indies matches in the Caribbean

ST JOHN’S, Antigua — Cricket West Indies (CWI) has signed a major five-year deal with BT Sport for the exclusive live coverage in the UK of all West Indies international home matches played in the Caribbean. As part of the agreement, BT Sport will have rights to West Indies next international home series against England, scheduled for early 2022. This upcoming series will […]

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Keon Harding to replace Romario Shepherd on West Indies Tour of Bangladesh

ST JOHN’S, Antigua — The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel has named Keon Harding as the replacement for Romario Shepherd in the One-Day International (ODI) squad that will play three ODIs later this month. All-rounder Shepherd returned a positive COVID-19 test in his Guyana hometown and will therefore be unavailable for the Bangladesh tour. […]

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CWI extends condolences on the passing of Sandals Founder and Chairman, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart

ST JOHN’S, Antigua — Cricket West Indies (CWI) today paid tribute to Gordon “Butch” Stewart — who sadly passed away on Monday. Mr Stewart, the outstanding Jamaican businessman, and entrepreneur, was the founder and Chairman of Sandals International Resorts — the long-standing and valued partners of West Indies cricket. Stewart was […]

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West Indies name Test and ODI squads for tour of Bangladesh

ST JOHN’S, Antigua —  The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel today named the West Indies Test and One-Day International (ODI) squads for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh. West Indies are scheduled to play three ODIs and two Tests in Chattogram and Dhaka. The West Indies touring party is due to arrive in Dhaka on January 10 […]

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Romario Shepherd to replace Dwayne Bravo on New Zealand Tour

Wednesday, October 21, 2020, ST JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has been ruled out of the upcoming tour of New Zealand due to a groin injury. The experienced 37-year-old sustained the injury on Saturday whilst playing for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Bravo, […]

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Commonwealth Secretariat statement on Nigeria

October 21, 2020: The Commonwealth Secretary-General is in close communication with the Nigerian Government and is following with deep concern the alarming reports of attacks on demonstrators in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria. Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland called for an end to all violence and restoration of peace in […]

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Commonwealth Secretariat statement on Nigeria

21 October: The Commonwealth Secretary-General is in close communication with the Nigerian Government and is following with deep concern the alarming reports of attacks on demonstrators in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria. Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland called for an end to all violence and restoration of peace in Nigeria. […]