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West Indies Squad Announced For T20I Series Against South Africa
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel has announced the squad for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) Series against South Africa. This significant series, preceding the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, starts on Thursday, 23 May, at the iconic Sabina Park. The squad has been gearing up for this exciting and highly anticipated…
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Warm-Up Matches Confirmed
The official warm-up match fixtures for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 have been announced. Matches are scheduled to be played from Monday 27 May to Saturday 1 June across the USA and at two venues in Trinidad and Tobago in the West Indies. The venues to host the 16 warm up matches are…
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ICC Women’s Player of the Month for April 2024 Announced
A third monthly award for the West Indies superstar following a string of superb displays against Pakistan away from home. West Indies all-rounder Hayley Matthews has beaten off some stiff competition to be named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for April 2024. Matthews was rewarded for her excellent form during white-ball fixtures against…
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CWI Confirms Action Packed 2024 Home Schedule For West Indies Men
West Indies to host South Africa, England and Bangladesh in busy year of cricket ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announces an action-packed schedule for the West Indies Men, featuring three international home tours against South Africa, England and Bangladesh, from May to December 2024. The home tours begin with a visit from South…
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Fixture Schedule Announced
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the fixtures for the ninth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 taking place from 3 to 20 October in Bangladesh, an event that promises to inspire and connect with a new generation of fans across the globe. Ten teams will play 23 matches, over 18 action-packed days, at…
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Devon Thomas banned for five years under Anti-Corruption Code
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a five-year period of ineligibility from all cricket on West Indies player Devon Thomas after he accepted breaching seven counts of the anti-corruption codes of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The ICC announced the period of ineligibility in…
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ticket Box Offices To Open On Thursday 2nd May
Fans in the Caribbean will be able to buy ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 tickets directly from box offices from Thursday 2nd May and confirm their attendance at the biggest cricket carnival spectacle ever. To celebrate 30 days to go to the start of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the launch of…
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Justice Delayed is Justice Denied
WEST INDIES Players Association (WIPA) president, Wavell Hinds, while happy with the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) decision to reduce Jamaica and West Indies’ opener John Campbell four-year ban to 22 months, he was still aggrieved at the length of time the process has taken. Earlier this month, Hinds’ WIPA had complained that Campbell’s…
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WIPA Expresses Condolences to Vice President Nixon McLean at Passing of Mother
April 29, 2024 KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) expresses sincere condolences to WIPA Vice President, Nixon McLean, at the passing of his mother. The executive, management and staff of WIPA expressed their condolences to Nixon on hearing the news over the weekend. Wavell Hinds, WIPA President and CEO, said, “We are saddened by…
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WIPA Pleased at Campbell’s Ban Reduction, Dissatisfied with Process
April 29, 2024 KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) is pleased that the four-year ban imposed on Jamaican and West Indies batsman John Campbell has been reduced. WIPA, on behalf of Mr. Campbell, filed an appeal to his four-year ban from cricket at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in December 2022; the…
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Maroon Warriors Secure A Thrilling Last-Ball Victory
A last-ball run-out by Wicket Keeper & Vice-Captain Shemaine Campbelle secured the Maroon Warriors a dramatic victory against Pakistan Women in the first T20I at the National Stadium in Karachi. A standout performance by Off-Spinner Karishma Ramharack, who took 4/15 spurred the visitors in their defense of 122 Runs. Next Up! West Indies Women take on Pakistan Women in…
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Usain Bolt Named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be played in the West Indies and USA from 1-29 June 2024. The announcement comes a few weeks ahead of the start of the biggest cricket carnival spectacle ever that will…
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West Indies Academy Squad Named For Ireland Tour
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to unveil the squad selected for the upcoming West Indies Academy tour of Ireland, slated from June 8th to June 29th, 2024. This tour will comprise five matches, encompassing three 50-over matches and two four-day matches against Ireland’s Emerging Men’s Team. It signifies a reciprocal…
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West Indies Men’s A Team Announced For Historic Nepal Tour
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Men’s Selection Panel has unveiled the 15-member squad for the West Indies Men’s A Team set to tour Nepal from April 25th to May 15th, 2024. Led by the experienced Roston Chase as Captain and supported by Alick Athanaze as Vice-Captain, the West Indies Men’s A Team will…
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WIPA Congratulates Guyana on the 2024 West Indies Championship Title
April 22, 2024 KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) congratulates the Guyana Harpy Eagles on winning the 2024 West Indies Championship title. The win secured for Guyana back-to-back regional four-day titles, and seven (7) titles in the last nine (9) years. The Guyana Harpy Eagles claimed the trophy on Saturday, April 20, with…
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Guyana Harpy Eagles Triumph In West Indies Championship
GUYANA HARPY EAGLES TRIUMPH IN WEST INDIES CHAMPIONSHIP ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Guyana Harpy Eagles have emerged triumphant once again, retaining their West Indies Championship title and collecting $250,000 USD in a thrilling showcase of cricket prowess. President Dr. Kishore Shallow presenting the $250,000 USD champions cheque to Tevin Imlach. President of Cricket West Indies,…
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Matthews Masterclass Gives West Indies Women Perfect Start
Karachi, 18 April 2024: Hayley Matthews’s outstanding performance was truly the highlight of the match, earning her the well-deserved title of Player of the Match. Her unbeaten knock of 140 runs not only anchored the West Indies Women’s innings but also set a high target for Pakistan Women. Scorecard – 1st ODI v Pakistan Women Despite…
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WIPA Commends Hayley Matthews on Wisden’s Leading T20 Cricketer in the World 2023 Designation
April 17, 2024 KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) proudly commends West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews on being designated Wisden’s Leading T20 Cricketer in the World for 2023. Matthews copped the award for an outstanding eight (8) consecutive T20I Player of the Match awards as well as 1,551 T20 runs (international and domestic)…
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Trophy Unveil Ahead Of The ODI Series Against Pakistan
The stage is set for the series between Pakistan Women and West Indies Women, which kicks off tomorrow with the first ODI taking place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. The Captains posed with the trophy at the iconic Quaid-e-Azam House. Follow the action of the first ODI live here
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Hayley Matthews Named Wisden’s Leading Twenty20 Cricketer In The World
Hayley Matthews has been named Wisden’s Leading Twenty20 Cricketer in 2023. Alan Gardner looks at the remarkable performances of this outstanding player – a T20 World Cup champion and the present West Indies Captain. We’ve all heard the one about the globe-trotting, six-hitting West Indies all-rounder bestriding the T20 stage. But this tale comes with a…
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Title Up For Grabs As West Indies Championship Heads Into The Final Round
West Indies Championship heads into the final round on Wednesday 17th April with multiple teams vying for the top spot. The Championship’s 6th round was filled with big scores, 8 players reached triple figures, and a double ton by Trinidad and Tobago Red Force’s Amir Jangoo highlighted a round of top batting performances. The bowling…
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West Indies Women Arrive In Pakistan For T20I and ODI Series
West Indies Women arrive in Pakistan for T20I and ODI Series West Indies Women arrived in Karachi on Sunday for their T20I and ODI Series vs Pakistan Women. The Maroon Warriors will take on Pakistan in 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is starting on Thursday 18th April. The 15-member squad for the tour of Pakistan: Hayley…
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West Indies ‘A’ Set For Historic Tour To Nepal
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) are delighted to announce a T20 ‘A’ Team tour as part of their respective ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 preparations. This historic series will be the first time a West Indies team has toured Nepal and will consist of five (5) T20 matches, all of…