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Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Head Coach for the West Indies (WI) Men’s Academy, marking a pivotal step in advancing the organisation’s commitment to excellence in cricket development. Following an extensive and meticulous selection process Ramesh Subasinghe has emerged as the ideal candidate to lead the WI…

The Barbados U15 team are the new Under 15 Rising Stars Champions after a stunning 192-run victory against the Windwards Islands team in the final round of the tournament. Barbados Under 15 Rising Stars Champions 2024Barbados U15 registered 297 runs in just under 50 overs before ripping through the Windwards batting line up for just…

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Women’s Selection Panel has announced the 15-member squad for the tour to Pakistan in April-May.  The eight-match Series comprises three (5) T20 Internationals (T20Is) and three (3) One Day Internationals (ODIs).  Kate Wilmott was rewarded with her a call-up to the senior team for the first time, having displayed commendable performances with her right-arm medium pace, during the recently concluded CG United Women’s Super50 Cup and T20 Blaze…

28 Mar 2024 – by FICA in FICA MEDIA RELEASES, FICA NEWS, MEMBER & AFFILIATIONS NEWS FICA today congratulated the US Cricketers’ Association (USCA) on its resounding win in the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election, following its fight for recognition in the US.  The USCA was officially formed in October 2023 with the inaugural meeting of the USCA held in the offices…

27 Mar 2024 FICA today launched the Leagues Hub, following a comprehensive review of all major men’s and women’s domestic leagues globally. The Leagues Hub consolidates key information across each major league, including the status of each league and reported issues within them. It is designed to: The growth of the global leagues landscape presents an increasing number of…

Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced the match schedule for the return of the West Indies Rising Stars Under 15 Championship for boys to be hosted by in Antigua from March 26- April. The Rising Stars Under 15 Championship features the six regional teams who will play five rounds of 50-over matches at three venues – the…

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed that the West Indies Women’s team will play three (3) One-Day Internationals (ODI) and five (5) T20 Internationals (T20I) against Pakistan Women at the National Bank Stadium (NBS) in Karachi from 18 April to 3 May 2024. The ODIs are scheduled for 18, 21, and 23…

Jamaica remained unbeaten after two rounds of the T20 Blaze tournament, defeating Guyana by 5 wickets in their second match. Batting first, Guyana were limited to 107/7 from their 20 overs, thanks to very economical bowling from the Jamaicans. Mandy Mangru who found form in their final CG United Women’s Super50 Cup match, carried it…

The Leeward Islands provided an opening round upset when they defeated defending champions Barbados in match 1 of the T20 Blaze at Warner Park in St. Kitts. This is their first ever win in the T20 Blaze. Scorecards here Batting first, the Leeward posted a defendable total of 139/7 from their 20 overs thanks a fiery…

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy Tour has been launched at New York’s Empire State Building, with two-time champion Chris Gayle and USA star Ali Khan lighting up the iconic skyscraper as fans count down to the biggest global T20 cricket event ever.  An official ceremony to launch the Trophy Tour was held…

Trinidad and Tobago Red Force had an all-round display of consistency to hand the current points leader the Windward Islands Volcanoes their first defeat in the West Indies Championship, defeating them by 6 wickets at the Queen’s Park Oval. Being sent into bat first the Volcanoes could only muster 191 all out in their first…

Jamaica were crowned the 2024 CG United Women’s Super50 Cup champions picking up the winners cheque for $20,000 USD despite a 5-wicket defeat to Guyana in their final match of the tournament. Winning the toss and batting first in a match reduced to 44 overs per side, Jamaica slumped to 73 all out in 27.1…

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — The Windward Islands head into Round 4 of the West Indies Championship with a 16.6-point lead over the Leeward Islands 62.2 to 45.6, with Barbados Pride hot on both their heels with 43.8 points. The tight contest has served as a catalyst for teams overhauling their squads heading into Round 4. All eight…

Jamaica women remain unbeaten after four rounds of the CG United Women’s Super50 Cup after they defeated the Windward Islands by 3 wickets at the St. Paul’s Sporting Complex. Scorecards here Batting first, the Windward Islands were kept to 175/9 courtesy some spectacular bowling by Chinelle Henry who finished with figures of 6/31 in the match…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts- Stafanie Taylor once again led Jamaica to a comfortable 9-wicket win over the Leeward Islands at Conaree Cricket Centre. Batting first the Leeward Islands fell short of a 100-run total, as they were bowled out for 98 in 35.1 overs. Vanessa Watts and Taylor with their offspin, combined for 6 wickets between them,…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the continuation of its long-term partnership with ESPN with a deal taking ICC global events to fans across 51 territories in the Caribbean and Latin America, ahead of an exciting year in the region with the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The broadcast and digital deal includes…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts– The Windward Islands produced an opening round shocker when they defeated the Trinidad and Tobago Divas by two wickets at Conaree Cricket Centre, while Jamaica defeated defending champions Barbados by a mammoth 200 runs. Winning the toss and batting first, Divas had a 27-run opening partnership from Shunelle Sawh and Samara Ramnath,…

The CG United Women’s Super50 Cup and T20 Blaze are set to entertain cricket fans in St. Kitts starting Monday, showcasing the Caribbean’s top female cricket talent. The Super50 Cup, spanning from 4 to 25 March, will unfold across three venues: Warner Park, the Conaree Cricket Centre, and St. Paul’s Sports Complex. These 50-over matches…

WEST INDIES CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 OFFICIAL STANDINGS Rank Teams Matches Win Loss Tie Draw Abandoned Match points Bonus Points Total Points 1 Windward Islands Volcanoes 3 3 0 0 0 0 36 26.2 62.2 2 Leeward islands Hurricanes 3 2 1 0 0 0 24 21.6 45.6 3 Barbados Pride 3 2 1 0 0 0…