Category: News
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CG United ODI Series: Forde Stars On Debut In Superb Series Win!
Debutant seamer Matthew Forde put in a magnificent in a Player-of-the-Match performance while lion-hearted Romario Shepherd once again proved his mettle, as West Indies tasted their first One-Day International series success over England on Caribbean soil in 25 years. Scorecard here: Match Enter It was a Saturday night of celebration at the historic Kensington Oval as…
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West Indies Squad Revealed for West Indies T20I Series vs England
St. John’s, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Selection Panel has named the 15-man squad to play against England in the first three matches of the five-match T20 International (T20I) series from 12 to 21 December. It marks the first time that both nations will be going head-to-head in a T20I series during the…
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WIPA Expresses Condolences at Passing of Clyde Butts and Joe Solomon
December 9, 2023 KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) expresses sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of two former Guyana and West Indies cricketers, Clyde Butts and Joe Solomon. Clyde Godfrey Butts was a former off-spinner and served as captain of Guyana in the 1980s. He made his Test debut in 1987…
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CG United ODI Series: England Win 2nd Contest, Sets Up Grand Finale In Barbados
West Indies could not repeat the heroics of the first match as England easily won the second encounter in this three-match CG United One-Day International Series. Playing in front of a colorful and lively crowd at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Tuesday, West Indies lost by six wickets – which now means…
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West Indies Academy Win By Whopping 432 Runs To Sweep Series
In a display of dominance and talent, the West Indies Academy clinched a monumental 432-run victory over Emerging Ireland, sealing the first-class series with a convincing 2-0 sweep. The Academy declared on 326-8 giving the Irish a little under two days to get the 576 runs needed for a victory. Kevin Wickham kicked on from…
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CG United ODI Series: Hope Masterclass Takes West Indies To Amazing Win
In what he described as one of the greatest performances of his career, West Indies captain Shai Hope led his team to a sensational victory over England in the first CG United One-Day International at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, on Sunday. Full scorecard: Match Center Hope dominated the England bowlers and made 109 not out…
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Dominica No Longer A Host Country For ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
ST. JOHN’S – Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has advised that they are no longer able to host matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which takes place in June 2024. Dominica had been initially selected as a host venue for the highly…
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Shane Dowrich Announces International Retirement; Withdraws From West Indies Squad For CG United ODI Series
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced that Shane Dowrich, the experienced wicket-keeper/batsman has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect and has withdrawn from the West Indies squad for the upcoming CG United One-Day International (ODI) Series against England. Dowrich made his international debut against Australia in Dominica in 2015. He played…
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Thorne In The Side Of Visitors As Academy Win Big
A destructive spell from Isai Thorne propelled the West Indies Academy to an innings and 134 runs win against Emerging Ireland in their four-day, first-class match on Monday morning. The 19-year-old pacer ended with a brilliant figures of 4-8 from six overs to follow up his 4-33 in the first innings and end with eight…
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Johnson Replaces Anderson In West Indies “A” Team To South Africa
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that Jordan Johnson will replace Kevlon Anderson in the West Indies “A” Team 14-member squad for the ongoing tour of South Africa. Unfortunately, Anderson experienced challenges with his visa documentation and was unable to travel to South Africa. Anderson will now join the West Indies Academy team in Antigua…
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Sinclair’s Heroic 80 Not Out Takes West Indies “A” To Thrilling Win
A superb batting performance from Kevin Sinclair propelled West Indies “A” to a thrilling one-wicket victory, in the opening four-day “Test” on Friday. In pursuit of 224 after resuming the final morning at Willowmoore Park on eight without loss, West Indies were in trouble at 119-7 just before tea. Full scorecard: Go to Match Center The…
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Bowlers Give West Indies A Chance Of Victory Heading Into Final Day
Openers Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Zachary McCaskie batted resolutely through four overs before the close and ensured West Indies A safely began their chase of 224 to win the first “Test” against South Africa A on Thursday. McCaskie was not out on five and Chanderpaul was not out on one, and the visitors reached eight without…
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Marlon Samuels Banned For Six Years Under Anti-Corruption Code
Former West Indies player Marlon Samuels has been banned from all cricket for six years after an independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code. Samuels, who was charged by the ICC (in its capacity as the Designated Anti-Corruption Official under the ECB Code) in September 2021, was…
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Captain Leads West Indies Academy ‘Young Guns’ To Superb Series Win
Academy Series West Indies Academy vs Emerging Ireland 1st List A (50 overs) Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Toss: West Indies Academy won and bowled Result: West Indies Academy won by 6 wickets Player of the Match: Nyeem Young Player of the Series: Joshua Bishop Scorecard: Click Here A superb match-wining knock by skipper Nyeem Young…
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Seales Marks Comeback With Impressive Three-Wicket Burst
Jayden Seales made an impressive return to first-class cricket as he took three crucial wickets for West Indies A Team against South Africa A on the opening day of the first four-day match at WIllowmoore Park, Benoni on Tuesday. The home side batted first after winning the toss and posted 287-9. Openers Tagenarine Chanderpaul and…
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West Indies Academy Rebound To Level Series; Decider On Tuesday
Academy Series West Indies Academy vs Emerging Ireland 1st List A (50 overs) Venue: Coolidge Cricket Ground Toss: West Indies Academy won and bowled Result: West Indies Academy won by 7 wickets Player of the Match: Jordan Johnson Scorecard: Windies Match Center Left-arm spinners Ashmead Nedd and Joshua Bishop bowled out Emerging Ireland to set up…
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West Indies Name Squad for CG United ODI Series vs England
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel today named the 15-member squad for the upcoming CG United One-Day International (ODI) Series against England starting on 3 December. Shai Hope will again lead the team with Alzarri Joseph named as the new vice captain. -Alzarri Joseph There are two uncapped players in the squad: batting allrounder Sherfane…
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Match Report: West Indies Academy vs Emerging Ireland 1st ODI
West Indies Academy vs Emerging Ireland 1st List A match (50 overs) Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Toss: Emerging Ireland won and batted Result: Emerging Ireland won by 26 runs Player of the Match: Murray Commins Scorecard: click here An unbeaten hundred from Murray Commins and three-wicket hauls from Scott MacBeth and Gavin Hoey handed Emerging…
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FICA Annual Meeting 2023 Outcomes
16 Nov 2023 The FICA Annual Meeting was held in Singapore this week, attended by the FICA Board, member players’ associations, and a number of invited guests. The meeting included the following agenda items and outcomes: Player Feedback and FICA Global Scheduling SymposiumThe Board received external presentations and an update following men’s team meetings held…
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West Indies Rising Stars Men’s Under-19s To Play Five Matches In Trinidad
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Rising Stars Men’s Under 19 Selection Panel has named 15 players for a two-week training camp in Trinidad. This will form as part of the ongoing preparations for the ICC Men’s Under 19 Cricket World Cup. During the camp the players will have five matches at the National…
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CG United Super50 Cup: T&T Red Force Win Title, Narine Signs Off In Style
CG United Super50 Cup – FINALTrinidad and Tobago Red Force vs Leeward Islands HurricanesVenue: Brian Lara Cricket AcademyResult: Trinidad and Tobago Red Force won by 7 wicketsScorecard: https://matchcentre.windiescricket.com/match/11e1a1c2-dd0e-4605-8229-a086a65bd56b A clinical performance by the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force saw them secure the championship title in a one-sided final on Saturday night. In a match reduced to…
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West Indies Academy Squad Named To Face Ireland Academy In Five-Match Series In Antigua
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced the West Indies Men’s Academy squad for the upcoming home series against Ireland Academy. The two teams will play three List A matches (50 overs) and two four-day first-class matches from 17 November to 5 December. These matches will be played at the Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG) and the…
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Da Silva To Lead West Indies “A” Team On Three-Match “Test” Tour Of South Africa
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel today named the West Indies “A” Team for the upcoming tour of South Africa. The West Indies will play three four-day “Test” matches against South Africa “A” from 21 November to 8 December. Joshua Da Silva, the wicket-keeper/batsman has again been named as captain…
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CWI Thanks Sunil Narine For His Contribution To West Indies Cricket
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) thanked Sunil Narine for his service to West Indies cricket during his international career. The talented spin bowler announced his retirement from international and regional List A cricket on Sunday, ahead of the final preliminary match for Trinidad & Tobago Red Force in the CG United Super50 Cup. The 35-year-old made…