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JOHN’S, Antigua – Carlos Brathwaite returns to captain the WINDIES in the Hurricane Relief T20 Challenge against the ICC Rest of the World XI at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, on Thursday, May 31. This charity match is being staged with the support of the MCC, ECB and ICC to raise funds to rebuild and restore…

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release 12 April 2018 FICA Releases Men’s Employment Report 2017 The Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) today released its Men’s Professional Cricket Global Employment Report 2017.The Employment Report, covering the 2016/17 report period, is based on analysis of significant statistical data research, including quantitative and qualitative surveying of more than…

We have no doubt that regional leaders, like most West Indians, have the best interest of West Indies cricket at heart. We are also completely confident that president of Cricket West Indies Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron has the success of West Indies cricket at the core of his every administrative strategy. Yet, CARICOM’s cricket subcommittee has…

Barbados shrugged off a spirited challenge from perennial contenders Guyana to lift the 2018 Cricket West Indies Regional Under 15 Title after amassing 26.2 points. Those final six points to win the title were gained from a win against the very Guyana team, who had entered the final round leading with 24 points. The Barbadians…

International cricket returned to Pakistan for the first time in 9 years, as the Windies answered the call to play three T20’s in Karachi, a city known for its rich cricketing history and heritage. For the past 9 years, Pakistan have played all their home series in the United Arab Emirates, following the 2009 terrorist…

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Barbados defied an impressive 98 from Mavendra Dindyal and got past Guyana by four wickets to regain the Regional Under-15 title on Wednesday. Chasing 207 for victory, the Barbadians reached their target with 14 balls remaining in the fifth and final round contest at the Kensington Cricket Ground in the urban community…

JOHN’S, Antigua – WINDIES Women’s captain, Stafanie Taylor was elated and surprised when she found out about her latest record. As one who is always focused on team achievements before individual accolades, she displayed typical modesty on handling the news that she is now 5th on the all-time women’s scorers list in One Day Internationals…

KARACHI: Wavell Hinds, the former West Indies cricketer and the President of West Indies Players Association, said that it is important for the world cricket to play matches in Pakistan. Talking exclusively to Geo.tv, the 41-year-old former batsman said that West Indies players realise the importance of visiting Pakistan and bringing smiles back to the…

COUVA, Trinidad – A half-century from opener Shania Abdool propelled Trinidad & Tobago to an eight-wicket victory over Windward Islands to lift the Cricket West Indies-sanctioned Regional Under-19 Girls’ Invitational Twenty20 Tournament title on Sunday. Abdool struck half-dozen boundaries in an unbeaten 57 from 54 balls to earn the Player-of-the-Match award and lead T&T successfully…

JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed the 13-member WINDIES squad for the imminent Tour of Pakistan which features three Twenty20 Internationals on April 1, 2 and 3 in Karachi.   SQUAD Jason Mohammed (Captain) Samuel Badree Rayad Emrit Andre Fletcher Andre McCarthy Keemo Paul Veerasammy Permaul Rovman Powell Denesh Ramdin Marlon Samuels…

The Calabar Infant Primary & Junior High School in Kingston Jamaica received a new cricket net facility through the kind contributions of Cricket West Indies (CWI), the West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) and the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA). The over two-hundred-year-old institution has been recognized for its role played in the development of Jamaica and…

The Windies Women wrapped up their tour of New Zealand with a 7-wicket loss to the White Ferns in the 5th T20 International in Hamilton on Sunday. It was the team’s seventh loss on tour after surrendering 3-0 in the ODI’s and 4-0 in the T20 series, with one T20 washed out. For Stafanie Taylor…

The Windies booked one of two tickets to the ICC Cricket World Cup to be held next year in England, despite going down by seven wickets in the final against Afghanistan on Sunday. In retrospect, it was mission accomplished for the Stuart Law coached unit which was admirably lead by Jason Holder, who was one…

HAMILTON, New Zealand- The WINDIES Women have concluded their tour of New Zealand with a 7-wicket defeat in the 5thT20 International versus New Zealand White Ferns to lose the series 4-0 at Seddon Park in Hamilton. For only the second time in seven matches, White Ferns Captain, Suzie Bates won the toss and sent the…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan will lead an ICC World XI in a T20I against the Windies at Lord’s on 31 May 2018. The game will raise funds for two stadia in the Caribbean that were damaged following Hurricanes Irma and Maria last year. Defending ICC World…

NEW PLYMOUTH, New Zealand – Continuous rainfall over a 24-hour period has forced Match Officials to call off the 4th T20 International on Thursday, March 22, between the WINDIES Women and New Zealand White Ferns, scheduled for Pukekura Park in New Plymouth. An early morning inspection of the venue was done by Match Officials. Then…

JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies applauded the WINDIES Men’s team for securing a place in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 England & Wales. WINDIES Men qualified for the global showpiece with a five-run victory under the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern Method, after rain washed out the remainder of play with Scotland 125 for five from 35.2…

West Indies Player’s Association, president and CEO, Wavell Hinds describes the development of twin sons, Alex and Corey Hinds, who were recently called to Jamaica under-15 squad as being “transformational”. Hinds said being born in a cricket family means both youngsters are naturally inspired to play and are students of the game. However, their progress could…

NEW PLYMOUTH, New Zealand – The WINDIES Women played the most clinical and thrilling match of their 7-week tour of New Zealand but still lost by 1 run in a final over thriller at Pukekura Park in New Plymouth. Winning the toss for the fifth time out of six, Captain Stafanie Taylor once again elected to…

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Identification of the future stars of WINDIES cricket begins on March 28 in Jamaica. That’s when the best of the region’s junior players come together to battle it out in the Regional Under-15 Tournament. It’s an action-packed week of junior matches, where the talent spotters of Cricket West Indies dare to look…

JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has continued its efforts to strengthen coaching and ultimately improve the quality of regional squads and players in the region. CWI and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have collaborated on another Level 3 certification course resulting in a further 25 coaches in the region attaining the…

Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand – Poor fielding and bowling costed the WINDIES Women the 2nd T20 International against New Zealand White Ferns by 106 runs, a far-cry from the close contest of the first match. Captain Stafanie Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl first in cool conditions as it gets progressively colder during the…

The 2017/2018 West Indies domestic first-class season recently culminated with the playing of the Super 50 competition in Barbados and Antigua. Prior, the regional players competed over ten rounds in the Digicel Regional 4-day competition. The Guyana Jaguars wrapped up their sixth consecutive four-day title after amassing 166.8 points. The Leon Johnson lead team went…