St. John’s, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) invites the media to a press conference at the Hilton Hotel, Trinidad & Tobago from 11am to midday on Monday, September 9. CWI President Ricky Skerritt, Vice President Dr. Kishore Shallow, CEO Johnny Grave, and Director of Cricket Jimmy Adams, will engage […]
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WEST INDIES WOMEN’S MEDIA SESSION
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- Cricket West Indies is pleased to invite the media to attend the West Indies Women’s training session on Wednesday, September 4 from 9:00am-11:30am, at the Coolidge Cricket Ground. There will also be a joint media session with the Australian Captain Meg Lanning, from 11:30am-11:37am. The three-match Colonial […]
Joseph “Reds” Perreira shares CWI award for service to cricket with Tony Cozier and Tony Becca
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Cricket West indies (CWI) on Sunday honoured renowned cricket commentator, journalist and broadcaster Joseph “Reds” Perreira for his dedicated service to the game of cricket and sports in the region for close to 60 years. The 80-year-old Guyanese received his award from Ricky Skerritt, President of CWI, […]
Statement from the Ministry fo Health on the Passing of Dr Kerlene Calliste
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, AUGUST 28, 2019 – GIS: It is with profound sadness that our Minister for Health, Permanent Secretary, Management and Staff of Ministry of Health and in particular the staff of the General Hospital mourn the death of Dr. Kerlene Calliste. Dr. Calliste died on Tuesday evening in […]
Bravo and Campbell Selected For Tour Match Against India
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Test duo Darren Bravo and John Campbell have been included in a 14-member West Indies “A” squad for the three-day, Tour Match against India, starting tomorrow at the Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua. Bravo and Campbell are part of the West Indies Test squad that will play […]
CWI’ “Windies Cricket” Youtube Channel Surpasses One Million Subscribers
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua– Cricket West Indies (CWI) is excited to announce that the “WINDIES Cricket” YouTube page has reached one million subscribers, just 14 months after its relaunch. In June 2019, CWI and Little Dot Studios joined forces to relaunch the channel when subscribers numbered just 560. Since then, the […]
Statement by CWI President Ricky Skerritt On the Passing of Former WI Spinner Reg Scarlett
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Jamaica and West Indies spinner, Reginald Scarlett today in England, a day short of his 85th birthday, after battling illness. Reg, as he was affectionately known, had a brief career for West Indies, playing three Tests, but he made […]
CWI Umpire Best Killed
The Toco native was fondly remembered as a gentle giant who always strived to represent the highest ideals of umpiring. In a TT Cricket Board (TTCB) press release, president of the board Azim Bassarath said he was shocked to hear the tragic news. Currently chairman of the Cricket West Indies […]
CWI SENDS CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF UMPIRE CARLTON BEST
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua– The President, Board of Directors and staff of Cricket West Indies (CWI) wishes to express its sincerest condolences to the family of deceased umpire Carlton Best of Trinidad and Tobago. CWI also extends condolences to the Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board and the T&T Cricket Umpires and […]
WIPA Expresses Sympathies at Passing of Carlton Best
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) is deeply saddened by news of the killing of cricket umpire Carlton Best. Best was reportedly robbed and killed earlier this week in Trinidad after he went missing. WIPA President and CEO, Wavell Hinds said “The WIPA family are very saddened […]
CWI TO ISSUE 50 PER CENT REFUNDS FOR FIRST MYTEAM11 ODI IN GUYANA
PROVIDENCE, Guyana – Cricket West Indies is advising fans who purchased tickets for the first MyTeam11 One-day International between West Indies and India yesterday at the Guyana National Stadium that they can claim a 50 per cent refund of the face value of their tickets, following the adverse weather which […]
West Indies v India 1st ODI
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick spoke to members of the media after the first One-Day International against India. The series is the MyTeam11 One-Day International Series, co-sponsored by Skoda and Fena. Rain for most of the day caused several stoppages and only 13 overs were possible at […]
West Indies v India ODI Series preview
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – West Indies captain Jason Holder spoke to members of the media as the home team prepared for the first ODI against India. The series is the MyTeam11 One-Day International Series, co-sponsored by Skoda and Fena. This contest will be played on Thursday at the Guyana National Stadium and […]
WINDIES Kiddy Cricketers gear up to showcase talent at interval displays during the West Indies vs. India Series
St. John’s, Antigua – WINDIES Kiddy Cricketers from Guyana, Trinidad and Jamaica are gearing up and sharpening their skills to showcase their abundant talent during the West Indies vs. India home series matches in August. Supported by Cricket West Indies and presenting programme partner Scotiabank, more than 350 primary school boys […]
BARBADOS CROWNED WEST INDIES RISING STARS UNDER-19 CHAMPIONS • 24 member training squad selected for West Indies Under 19 Camp
Kingstown, St. Vincent And The Grenadines – Barbados made it consecutive titles in the past month, as they emulated their Under-17 counterparts to win the West Indies Rising Stars Under-19 Championship by 4.7 points ahead of Windward Islands. Round Five was hampered by rain with only two of the three matches […]
