Spectators were thrilled to watch the West Indies team canter to a win in the first of five Twenty20 matches in the Colonial General insurance series against South Africa in Grenada. The series was originally scheduled for Trinidad & Tobago, however, the twin island republic’s borders are still closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Sporting […]
West Indies chose to bat first, hoping to put a commanding score on the board on Day 1 of the 1st Test match in the Betway Test series against South Africa. However, the visitors’ bowlers, led by Lungi Ngidi with 5 wickets for only 19 runs, and Anrich Nortje bagging 4 for 35, put a […]
The first of 2 matches in the Betway Test series between South Africa and the West Indies starts today in St Lucia. Captain Kraigg Brathwaite spoke with the media on Wednesday June 9. Like a recurring decimal, the captain kept emphasizing that if his players remained disciplined, the results would come. Watch the press conference […]
We haven’t seen much of Kieran Powell in the last couple of years. Today he reminded cricket fans that he could be in contention for a place in the squad to face South Africa, when the series starts on June 10. By the end of Wednesday’s third day of the 4-day Best vs Best game, […]
The West Indies men team continued their preparation for the forthcoming series against the South Africans. At the end of Monday’s practice match, WI Best Captain Jermaine Blackwood had top scored with 85 runs off 125 balls, with opening batsman Shai Hope following closely, scoring 79 off 88 balls. In reply, WI Best B lost […]
Tuesday, 18 May 2021 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua — The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel announces a provisional 18-man squad ahead of the three back-to-back five-match T20 International (T20I) Series against South Africa, Australia and Pakistan. The expanded squad maintains the blend of experienced players with exciting young talent as the West Indies continue preparations in the build up […]
Cricket West Indies announced a busy summer schedule of cricket at home in several islands, including Grenada! Given that the first series against the South Africans will be played from June 10 – July 3, you know that it was indeed short notice. The press release noted the gratitude of the South Africans. The West […]