COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – West Indies cricket icon Sir Garfield Sobers will be honoured during the upcoming Test Series between West Indies and Sri Lanka. The two-match series will be played for the Sobers/Tissera trophy as tribute to the former West Indies allrounder and captain and Michael Tissera, the former […]
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WICB Tribute To Steve Camacho
JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) today paid tribute to Steve Camacho, the former Manager of the West Indies Team and Chief Executive Officer of the WICB, who died on Friday night in Antigua. He was also an outstanding batsman and played for Guyana in the Shell […]
WIPA extends condolences on the passing of Stephen Camacho
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association is saddened by the passing of former West Indies opening batsman Stephen Camacho. WIPA would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and the greater cricketing community across the Caribbean. Mr Camacho served West Indies cricket both on and […]
STATEMENT FROM CONVENOR OF SELECTORS CLIVE LLOYD
JOHN’S, Antigua – Chairman of West Indies selectors Clive Lloyd has responded to recent public statements made by West Indies Team Head Coach, Phil Simmons: “It was drawn to my attention several things which were said by Head Coach of the West Indies team Phil Simmons recently as he addressed […]
WICB suspends Simmons for Tour of Sri Lanka
JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board has learnt of the comments from Head Coach of the West Indies team Phil Simmons in the print and electronic media which appear to question the legitimacy of the selection process of the One-day International squad for the Tour of Sri Lanka. […]
Statement by Dr. Keith Mitchell Chairman of Caricom Sub Committee on Cricket Governance
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, September 27, 2015 – It is with grave concern that I noted the recent comments made by the Coach of the West Indies cricket team, Mr. Phil Simmons, in which he stated that “outside influences” have had a hand in the selection of the West Indies ODI team. […]
Statement on the passing of BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board offered condolences today to the family, friends and colleagues of the late president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Jagmohan Dalmiya. He died on Sunday in Kolkata at the age of 75. Speaking on behalf of the WICB and stakeholders of […]
NDC ESTABLISHES COLLECTION CENTRES FOR DOMINICA RELIEF SUPPLIES
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in keeping with its pledge to assist the National relief effort for hurricane ravaged Dominica , has set up collection centres across the country where persons desirous of contributing can drop off supplies on Saturday September 12, 2015 To this end, the Party is encouraging […]
WICB Town Hall Meetings to continue across the region
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The series of West Indies Cricket Board town-hall meetings hosted by President Whycliffe “Dave” Cameron and Vice President Emmanuel Nanthan are still to be hosted in two main territories, Trinidad & Tobago and Leeward Islands. As announced after the meeting on August 7 in Jamaica, the next […]
Jason Mohammed disciplined under WICB Code of Conduct
DECISION OF THE DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL OF THE WEST INDIES CRICKET BOARD INC IN RELATION TO A CHARGE LAID AGAINST JASON MOHAMMED 1st August, 2015 The Disciplinary Tribunal of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) met on the 1st day of August 2015 to hear a disciplinary proceeding relating to a […]
WICB mourns the passing of Capt. Peter Short
JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board is saddened to hear of the passing of its former president and secretary, Captain Peter Short, following a lengthy illness in Barbados. He was 89. Short was the longest serving president of the Barbados Cricket Association between 1973 and 1993 before resigning […]
West Indies Under-19 training squad for camp in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Selection Panel of the West Indies Cricket Board have announced a squad of 19 players for a two-week training camp here, as the West Indies Under-19 side continues its preparation for the ICC Youth World Cup next year in Bangladesh Squad Kacey Carty Jaeel Clarke Shahid […]
Town-hall meeting set for Friday in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica – President of the WICB Whycliffe “Dave” Cameron and Vice President Emmanuel Nanthan have been engaging stakeholders through a series of town-hall meetings around the region since May this year. So far, the top brass of the WICB have had dialogue with the fans of the game from […]
Grenada Cricket Team for Windward Islands 2 day Tournament
The Grenada Cricket selectors has announced a youthful team to represent Grenada in the 2015 Windward Islands Cricket Two-day Tournament scheduled for St. Vincent & the Grenadines from August 20 – 27. Full squad: 1. Devon Smith (Captain) 2. Andre Fletcher (Vice-Captain) 3. Herron Campbell 4. Nickozi St. Hillaire 5. […]
SAMS Celebrates 17 Years of Service in Grenada
St. Augustine’s Medical Services Inc. (SAMS), Grenada’s leading provider of quality, professional and affordable health care is celebrating 17 years of service since it first opened its doors in July 1998. The private medical hospital, located in St. Paul’s, St. George, is owned and operated by Dr. Lutz and Allyson […]
