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ST JOHN’S, Antigua – When WINDIES A goes to England this summer, it will be the third series in less than a year. Cricket West Indies is placing great emphasis on the A team programme to give players international experience and to ensure that “players have the best possible preparation along the pathway to becoming…

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies today announced Sandals Resorts as the WINDIES team sponsor for tomorrow’s charity match against the ICC World XI. The high-profile match will be played at Lord’s on Thursday, 31st May at 6pm (1pm Eastern Caribbean Time/12 noon Jamaica Time). The announcement was made today by Johnny Grave, Chief Executive…

JOHN’S, Antigua – The Selection Panel of Cricket West Indies has announced a 13-member CWI President’s XI squad to face the Sri Lankans in a three-day, Tour Match, starting tomorrow (May 30) at the Brian Lara Cricket Ground in Trinidad and Tobago.   SQUAD Kieran Powell (Captain) Sunil Ambris Jermaine Blackwood Shamarh Brooks John Campbell…

St John’s, ANTIGUA – Defending 4-Day champions, Guyana Jaguars are happy with the 15-man squad they have assembled for the upcoming 2018/2019 Professional Cricket League (PCL) season. The Jaguars, having won four 4-day titles back to back will be on the hunt for their 5th title, but won’t be complacent in their approach for the…

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Top-order, left-handed batsman, Devon Smith returns to the WINDIES squad for the series against Sri Lanka. Wicket-keeper, Jamar Hamilton has also earned selection in the elite squad for the first time becoming the second Anguillan, behind Omari Banks to do so. The confirmed squad is: Jason Holder – captain Devendra Bishoo…

Cricket West Indies (CWI) is proposing that the International Cricket Council (ICC) move away from its current financial model in order to achieve more equitable revenue distribution earned primarily from bi-lateral tours. Moving away from the current model and replacing with one that is more equitable, it says, will create a more competitive environment for…

JOHN’S, Antigua – August will be a special month for WINDIES and Bangladesh fans in the United States. Reigning ICC World Twenty20 champions WINDIES will face Bangladesh in two T20 Internationals under the lights at the Central Broward Regional Park (CBRP), Fort Lauderdale, as part of its Tour of the West Indies later this year.…

St John’s, ANTIGUA – Five well-known women and established women in their fields of professional work will partner with Cricket West Indies for the upcoming Women’s Championship scheduled for Jamaica, June 10 – 24. The two-categories Championship forms part of the defending World Twenty20 champions, West Indies’, preparation for the November 2018 stand-alone ICC WWT20…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – West Indies’ batting group began their preparation in earnest for the Sri Lanka series, with the start of a five-day camp in Barbados Tuesday. Vice-captain, Kraigg Brathwaite, who has emerged as the Caribbean’s leading batsman in recent times, is among nine current Test players who will be involved in the camp…

JOHN’S, Antigua – Former Pakistan spin maestro, Mushtaq Ahmed will spend 4-weeks in the Caribbean from May 10 – June 7 to work with the current squads training. CWI approached Mushtaq to get involved in the high-performance program, with him agreeing to come initially for a 4-week stint. During this time, he will spend time…

JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) continues to pledge its intentions to broaden the involvement of more young boys and girls in cricket in the Caribbean. The Director of the Board of Education of Antigua and Barbuda, Mr Clare Browne announced on Thursday, (May 3) that the Chirpy’s Classroom Adventure – Teacher’s Manual will…

St John’s, ANTIGUA – Cricket West Indies wishes to acknowledge a report from the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the suspension of fast bowler, Ronsford Beaton. The ICC is reporting that Beaton has failed an independent assessment and will not be permitted to bowl in international cricket. Beaton will therefore join the fast bowling camp,…

  MEDIA RELEASE FICA Responds to ICC Media Statement following Kolkata Meetings T20I Status FICA commends the ICC on introducing T20I status for all member international teams. In line with FICA’s 2016 International Cricket Structural Review, FICA supports inclusiveness across the game and the view that T20 is one key vehicle to growing and globalising…

St John’s, ANTIGUA – Defending ICC WT20 Champions, WINDIES Women continue with their preparations for the upcoming event later this year. CWI is rolling out its high-performance program and this includes a 14-member women’s squad that will gather in Antigua for a month, from April 30- May 30 to participate in a camp. CWI’s Director…

“For the World Cup, we will enter as underdogs but we believe in each other and know who and what we are playing for,” says the captain Shai Hope: “I’ve always wanted to win the World Cup, that is one of my biggest dreams. I’m sure I can also say that for the rest of…

The Oval to host the tournament opener between England and South Africa on 30 May Old Trafford and Edgbaston to stage the two semi-finals on 9 and 11 July respectively; Lord’s to host the final on 14 July ICC Chief Executive David Richardson: “Next summer fans around the world will be treated to compelling and…

St John’s, ANTIGUA – With less than 400 days to go before the Cricket World Cup 2019 and with four away international series, another round of its premier regional competitions, Cricket West Indies (CWI) will assemble 10 of the best young and upcoming fast bowlers in the region. They will participate in a fast bowling camp…

St John’s, ANTIGUA – Starting at the early age of four, Mavendra started to show his love for cricket. He visited various cricket grounds with his father, jumping at every chance he had to bat. This simple introduction appeared to be a good stimulus for the budding superstar, who over time developed a great passion…