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GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia – West Indies batsman Chris Gayle spoke to members of the media following the fifth and final match of the Colonial Medical Insurance One-Day International at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. Catch highlights on www.windiescricket.com – brought to you by Suzuki Gayle, playing his 289th match, smashed the fastest ODI half century by a…

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Only two rounds are left to determine the winner of the 2018-19 West Indies Championship, so there will be huge interest in the outcome of this week’s ninth round of matches which opens today in Guyana, Kingston and St. Vincent. Defeats for front-runners Guyana Jaguars in three of their last four matches…

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – West Indies batsman Chris Gayle spoke to members of the media after the fourth Colonial Medical Insurance One-Day International against England at the Grenada National Stadium. The powerful left-hander smashed 11 fours and 14 sixes to lead all scorers in the match with his 25th ODI century – 162 from 97 balls…

BARBADOS – Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dave Cameron and Captain Jason Holder have high hopes for WINDIES cricket as the side continues to demonstrate “the immense talent of West Indians.” Following a victory in the Test series with England, Cameron believes a good showing by the WINDIES during the One Day Internationals (ODIs) against…

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Cricket West Indies is advising all affected spectators who purchased tickets for the third Colonial Medical Insurance One-day International which was abandoned due to adverse weather on Monday here, that they can claim a full refund of the face value of tickets purchased, since no play was possible. Refunds will only…

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The biggest tour of the West Indies by England for ten years end in St Kitts on Friday, March 8 and Sunday, March 10 with the second and third T20 Internationals. The WINDIES have won their last three T20I matches against England, including the famous ICC World T20 final in 2016,…

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – West Indies head coach Richard Pybus spoke to members of the media after the third Colonial Medical Insurance One-Day International against England was abandoned due to rain. After a delayed start time, England won the toss and decided to ask West Indies to bat at the picturesque Grenada National Stadium. However persistent…

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The month-long nomination period for CWI’s election came to an end on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Incumbents, Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron and Emmanuel Nanthan, now, President and Vice-President, respectively, of Cricket West Indies will have a challenge for the March 24, 2019 election. President Cameron and Vice-President Nanthan were twice nominated, in…

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua– Following are the Official Points Standings after the eighth round of matches which ended on Sunday in the 2018-19 West Indies Championship.   Abbreviations: PTS-total points, M-matches, W-won, L-lost, D-drawn, T-tied, NR-no result, DP-Abandoned match due to dangerous pitch, MR-match referee awarding match, BAT-batting points, BOWL-bowling points, PB-pace bowling points FRANCHISES PTS P…

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – Andre Russell has been called up to the West Indies squad for the fourth and fifth matches of the Colonial Medical Insurance One-Day International Series. The exciting allrounder will arrive in Grenada on Monday and will be eligible for selection for the fourth contest at the Grenada National Stadium (February 27) and…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer spoke to members of the media following the second Colonial Medical Insurance One-Day International against England. The 22-year-old made his fourth ODI century as the Windies won by 26 runs at Kensington Oval to level the five-match series 1-1. Audio for download from this media interaction: https://we.tl/t-I1vJd3RBlt Catch highlights…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – West Indies captain Jason Holder spoke to members of the following the first Colonial Medical Insurance ODI against England. The home side made a record 360-8 off their 50 overs, but England replied with 364-4 off 48.4 overs to win by six wickets with eight balls to spare. Audio for download from this…

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The final phase of the 2018-19 West Indies Championship begins when the eighth round of matches start tomorrow. Front-runners Guyana Jaguars will be aiming to put their hands firmly on the Headley/Weekes Trophy, the symbol of supremacy in the Championship, for the fifth straight season, when they travel to face Jamaica Scorpions…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – West Indies captain Jason Holder spoke to members of the media ahead of the start of the Colonial Medical Insurance ODI Series against England. The first two matches will be played at the historic Kensington Oval in Barbados. First ball daily is 11am (10am Jamaica Time/3pm GMT). Audio for download from this media…

Nelson’s Column transformed into a giant set of wickets as cricket takes over Trafalgar Square to mark 100 days until the start of the tournament ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour, driven by Nissan, commences 100-day tour of England and Wales and will be at over 100 locations and events before arriving back in London…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Colonial Group International Ltd. (CGI) has today announced a major Global Partnership with Cricket West Indies (CWI) that “will benefit cricket across the region from communities and young families to professional cricketers”. Colonial is thrilled to be named the Title Sponsor/ Official Partner of the WINDIES ODI Home Series starting this week,…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – West Indies wicket-keeper Shai Hope spoke to members of the media ahead of the start of the One-Day International Series against England. The first two matches will be played at the historic Kensington Oval in Barbados. First ball daily is 11am (10am Jamaica Time/3pm GMT). Audio for download from this media interaction:…

Paul, Lewis and Powell unavailable due to injuries Brathwaite, Cottrell, Campbell called up to face England Windies start countdown to ICC Cricket World Cup 2019   BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Carlos Brathwaite, Sheldon Cottrell and John Campbell have been called up to the West Indies squad for the first two ODIs against England. The changes to the…

DUBAI, UAE- WINDIES Women suffered a 2-1 series defeat to Pakistan in Round 4 of the ICC Women’s Championship, One Day International series at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. Pakistan pulled off a nail-biting win by 4 wickets with 2.4 overs to spare, to finish on 163/6, as they successfully chased the small WINDIES…

Johnson, Singh anchor Jaguars to easy victory over Scorpions; Cornwall, Boatswain defy Ambris to lead Hurricanes past Volcanoes   ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Barbados Pride captain Jonathan Carter struck a career-best, fifth first-class hundred, as his side defied the odds and stunned Trinidad & Tobago Red Force with a four-wicket, come-from-behind victory in the West…

GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia – West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach spoke to members of the media after the second day of the third and final Test of the Wisden Trophy Series at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. The 30-year-old was again the leading bowler as he picked up 4-48 in England’s first innings – all…