Before West Indies Cricketer Dwayne John Bravo was selected for the West Indies senior team, I had identified him as someone who would likely be selected and go on become a star. Boy, did I pick that one right! This was way back in February 2004, yes, that is right, 20 years ago, when he […]
Guyana retains West Indies Champion title to claim US$250,000 prize
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Guyana Harpy Eagles have emerged triumphant once again, retaining their West Indies Championship title and collecting $250,000 USD in a thrilling showcase of cricket prowess. Read more here
West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier undefeated
West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka went two from two in their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier warm-up matches with comfortable victories over UAE, Scotland and USA respectively. Read more here from ICC Media
Carl Hooper included in West Indies ODI amd T20 cricket coaching staff
Daren Sammy: “I believe I can get the job done”
Newly announced West Indies Cricket white ball Head Coach Daren Sammy had his first media interaction on 26th May. Usually, these press conferences are brief. Twenty minutes maximum. This one lasted 35 minutes. It’s not surprising though, if you remembered Daren Sammy’s interviews when he was captain of various West Indies teams, including the winning […]
WI Women T20: Windwards beat Trinidad
The Windward Islands, under captain Afy Fletcher, beat Trinidaf & Tobago Red Force Divas by 7 wickets in the T20 Blaze tournament. Windwards won by 7 wickets. This is T & Ts second consecutive defeat. Captain Fletcher spoke to the media after the match. Listen below.
Andre Coley and Darren Sammy appointed Windies coaches
In case you missed it, like I did, Andre Coley is senior and ‘A’ team head coach, while Darren Sammy is white ball coach. Congrats to them both. May they have the support of the players, staff and administration.
Windies Championships 2023 to be followed by new Headley Weekes series
Cricket West Indies has announced a new series named after George Headley and Sir Everton Weekes, to feature the cream of the crop emerging from the 4-day West Indies Championships. The first class tournament starts on February 1, 2023 with matches being played in both Grenada and Antigua in the first two rounds. Read the […]
Shivnarine Chanderlaul enters ICC Hall of Fame
CWI lauds Shivnarine Chanderpaul – newest member of ICC Hall of Fame | Windies Cricket news https://www.windiescricket.com/news/cwi-lauds-shivnarine-chanderpaul-newest-member-of-icc-hall-of-fame/
Simmons to step down as Head Coach of West Indies Men’s Team
Cricket West Indies have announced that Phil Simmons will step down as Head Coach. It was inevitable. CWI must think carefully about its next Head Coach. Personally, I thought it was wrong to get rid of the previous coach, and just before the World Cup. The captaincy of Nicholas Pooran must also come under scrutiny. […]