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1 year ago

Former West Indies captains among three players decline central contracts of CWI

Former West Indies captains Nicholas Pooran and Jason Holder have declined Cricket West Indies' offers for a central contract, CWI confirmed on Sunday. "Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers and Nicholas Pooran declined the offer of central contracts but confirmed their availability for all West Indies T20 Internationals during the contract year," CWI wrote on X. Four West Indies stars handed central …

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1 year ago

Dominica withdraws from hosting 2024 T20 World Cup matches

The Hindu

Dominica has withdrawn as one of the co-hosts of next year's T20 World Cup citing the delay in completing upgrades of match and practice venues, Cricket West Indies said. Windsor Park in Roseau was scheduled to host one group match and two Super Eight games of the 20-team tournament but the government has conveyed their inability to get the facilities …

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1 year, 5 months ago

West Indies names 18-member squad for preparatory camp ahead of Test series against India

The Hindu

Red-ball specialist batter Kraigg Brathwaite will continue to lead the side as Cricket West Indies on Friday announced an 18-member squad for the preparatory camp ahead of the two-match Test series against India. Zimbabwe beats Oman to move one step closer to ODI World Cup qualification It will be followed by the three-match ODI series, starting on July 27, and …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Cricket West Indies to reschedule first Test match against India due to clash with WC Qualifier?

India TV News

After an embarrassing 209-run defeat against Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final 2023, the Indian team will be facing West Indies away in the multi-format series starting on July 12. Cricket West Indies recently released a schedule for the series which will begin with a first Test match at Windsor Park, Roseau in Dominica. However, CWI official revealed …

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2 years ago

Former West Indies cricketer David Murray passes away

The Hindu

Former West Indies wicket-keeper David Murray passed away on Friday, Cricket West Indies confirmed in a statement on Saturday. Murray’s son Ricky Hoyte, represented Barbados and West Indies ‘A’ Team as a wicket-keeper/batsman. He made his international debut in West Indies men’s second-ever ODI in a team that featured Lance Gibbs, Roy Fredericks Rohan Kanhai and Clive Lloyd. Devoted West …

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2 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: Brian Lara part of 3-member group to review West Indies' performance in tournament

Firstpost

In the recently-concluded ICC T20 World Cup, West Indies were eliminated in the first round itself after shocking losses to Scotland and Ireland. A three-member group of independent professionals featuring legendary West Indies batter Brian Lara has been named by Cricket West Indies to conduct a comprehensive review of the early exit by the West Indies Men’s team from the …

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2 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: Darren Sammy explains reason behind terminal decline of West Indies

Firstpost

It hurts man, it hurts.’’ Darren Sammy’s eyes, the sad smile tells it all the moment he was asked about the terminal decline of West Indies cricket. ‘‘I don’t know what kind of communication happened among guys like Russell, Fabien Allen and Cricket West Indies but it wasn’t good enough. ‘‘You can play ’n’ number of leagues but it is …

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2 years, 2 months ago

‘Unfathomable and heart-wrenching’: West Indies head coach Phil Simmons quits amid T20 World Cup debacle backlash

Hindustan Times

Amid the backlash over their first-round exit from the T20 World Cup 2022, West Indies head coach Phil Simmons has decided to step down terming their performance 'disappointing and heart-wrenching'. West Indies, the two-time T20 World Cup champions - the only team so far) finished at the bottom of their qualifying round group behind Zimbabwe, Ireland, and Scotland. West Indies' …

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2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Shimron Hetmyer dropped from West Indies squad after missing flight to Australia

Firstpost

West Indies dropped Shimron Hetmyer from the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia after the batter missed a rescheduled flight, Cricket West Indies announced on Monday. “This afternoon we informed the CWI board of directors that the selection panel had unanimously decided to replace Shimron Hetmyer with Shamarh Brooks in our T20 World Cup squad,” CWI director of cricket Jimmy …

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2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer misses flight, replaced by Shamarh Brooks in West Indies squad

India Today

Shimron Hetmyer has been replaced by Shamarh Brooks in the West Indies squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. "This afternoon we informed the CWI Board of Directors that the Selection Panel had unanimously decided to replace Shimron Hetmyer with Shamarh Brooks in our T20 World Cup squad," CWI said in a statement. West Indies squad for T20 …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Why was Andre Russell not picked for T20 World Cup? CWI selector Desmond Haynes explains

India Today

Cricket West Indies chief selector Desmond Haynes explained Andre Russell's absence from the WI squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022, saying that the board was not convinced by the star all-rounder's form in the shortest format of the game. West Indies announced a 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup, but there was no place for Russell in …

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3 years ago

Pakistan vs West Indies: Chase, Cottrell and Mayers to miss T20I series after testing positive for COVID-19

India Today

Cricket West Indies have said that Sheldon Cottrell, Roston Chase, Kyle Mayers and a non-coaching member of the team management have tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival in Pakistan. "Our arrival testing protocols in Pakistan have confirmed four COVID-19 positives," Johnny Grave, CEO of CWI, said in a statement. we are confident that the tour can continue as everyone else …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Ricky Skerritt: West Indies' on-field results will get better, but we must learn from our mistakes

The Hindu

The West Indies will stage an ICC event for the first time since the 2018 women's T20 World Cup while the USA is set to host a global tournament for the first time. In this chat with Sportstar, Cricket West Indies president Ricky Skerritt, part of ICC's hosting sub-committee, explains why the USA was chosen as co-host for the 2024 …

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3 years, 4 months ago

West Indies vs Pakistan: Both teams agree to play revised four-match T20 series

Firstpost

The two boards were forced into the alteration to the scheduled tour dates after West Indies’ current ODI series against Australia was rocked by a positive Covid-19 test which saw Thursday’s second match suspended. Bridgetown: West Indies and Pakistan have agreed to play a revised four-match T20 series, Cricket West Indies announced on Sunday. “Both teams are in the final …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Darren Sammy appointed member of CWI Board of Directors

Hindustan Times

Two-time T20 World Cup-winning former West Indies captain Darren Sammy has been appointed as an independent non-member director of the CWI board. Sammy, who led West Indies to two back-to-back T20 titles in 2012 and 2016, is one of the three appointments of Independent Directors approved at last Thursday's meeting to serve for the next two-years. "It is an honour …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Darrren Sammy appointed member of CWI Board of Directors

India TV News

Two-time T20 World Cup-winning former West Indies captain Darren Sammy has been appointed as an independent non-member director of the CWI board.The decision was taken by the Cricket West Indies Board during a meeting held on June 17. Sammy, who led West Indies to two back-to-back T20 titles in 2012 and 2016, is one of the three appointments of Independent …

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3 years, 6 months ago

BCCI in talks with CWI to advance start of CPL and avoid clash with IPL 2021

India TV News

The BCCI is trying to convince Cricket West Indies to advance the start of the Caribbean Premier League by a week or 10 days to ensure a seamless bubble-to-bubble transfer of players for the IPL's resumption in the UAE come September. Suspended midway into its 14th season owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BCCI on Saturday approved the resumption of …

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3 years, 7 months ago

T20 World Cup on mind, Pakistan and West Indies swapped a Test for two T20Is

India TV News

Keeping in mind this year's T20 World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board and Cricket West Indies swapped a Test match with two additional T20 Internationals to be played in the Caribbean in July-August. The month-long Pakistan tour from, July 21 to August 24, will comprise five T20Is and two Tests. The T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held in …

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3 years, 7 months ago

West Indies to host South Africa, Australia, Pakistan in 2021 home season

Firstpost

Over the course of three months, the West Indies will play four Tests and three ODIs but the main emphasis is on the 15 T20s which form part of their preparation ahead of the World Cup which is scheduled to take place in India in October/November. West Indies will prepare for the defence of their T20 World Cup crown with …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Ezra Moseley, former Windies pacer, dies in accident

India TV News

Former West Indies fast bowler Ezra Moseley, has died at the age of 63 after he met with a road accident. "It has come as a shock to hear of the passing of Ezra Moseley, earlier today, with the tragic news coming out of Barbados," Cricket West Indies director of cricket, Jimmy Adams, said in a statement. "After his playing …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Windies to assess Bangladesh bio-security arrangements before tour

The Hindu

Cricket West Indies confirmed on Tuesday the team will be the first to tour Bangladesh since the COVID-19 pandemic struck but said it is sending officials this week to assess bio-security arrangements before the side arrives in January. West Indies toured England for a Test series in July and is currently in New Zealand to play three Twenty20 Internationals and …

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4 years, 2 months ago

Courtney Walsh appointed head coach of West Indies women's team - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu

Former fast bowler Courtney Walsh has been named head coach of the West Indies women’s team, Cricket West Indies announced on Thursday. Walsh, the highest wicket-taker in Tests for West Indies, guided the West Indies women’s team - on a short-term contract - for the T20 World Cup earlier this year, after a stint with the Bangladesh national team as …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Less international cricket, more T20 leagues: Former CWI boss Dave Cameron's vision for ICC

India TV News

Former West Indies cricket boss Dave Cameron, who is harbouring ambitions of being the next ICC chairman, envisions a cricket universe where there is more emphasis on private T20 leagues running concurrently and lesser focus on international cricket calendar. Sharing his blueprint for world cricket, Cameron, who was Cricket West Indies head between 2013 and 2019, has proposed a longer …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Haven’t got CWI backing for ICC Chairman’s post: Dave Cameron

The Hindu

Aspiring to succeed Shashank Manohar as ICC Chairman, former Cricket West Indies President Dave Cameron has revealed that he hasn’t even got the backing of the body he once led and surprisingly, that might actually work to his advantage. “Well, at this point in time, I’m not getting any support from home, but that is not a bad thing as …

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Former West Indies captains among three players decline central contracts of CWI

Dominica withdraws from hosting 2024 T20 World Cup matches

West Indies names 18-member squad for preparatory camp ahead of Test series against India

Cricket West Indies to reschedule first Test match against India due to clash with WC Qualifier?

Former West Indies cricketer David Murray passes away

T20 World Cup: Brian Lara part of 3-member group to review West Indies' performance in tournament

T20 World Cup: Darren Sammy explains reason behind terminal decline of West Indies

‘Unfathomable and heart-wrenching’: West Indies head coach Phil Simmons quits amid T20 World Cup debacle backlash

T20 World Cup 2022: Shimron Hetmyer dropped from West Indies squad after missing flight to Australia

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer misses flight, replaced by Shamarh Brooks in West Indies squad

Why was Andre Russell not picked for T20 World Cup? CWI selector Desmond Haynes explains

Pakistan vs West Indies: Chase, Cottrell and Mayers to miss T20I series after testing positive for COVID-19

Ricky Skerritt: West Indies' on-field results will get better, but we must learn from our mistakes

West Indies vs Pakistan: Both teams agree to play revised four-match T20 series

Darren Sammy appointed member of CWI Board of Directors

Darrren Sammy appointed member of CWI Board of Directors

BCCI in talks with CWI to advance start of CPL and avoid clash with IPL 2021

T20 World Cup on mind, Pakistan and West Indies swapped a Test for two T20Is

West Indies to host South Africa, Australia, Pakistan in 2021 home season

Ezra Moseley, former Windies pacer, dies in accident

Windies to assess Bangladesh bio-security arrangements before tour

Courtney Walsh appointed head coach of West Indies women's team - Cricket News - Sportstar

Less international cricket, more T20 leagues: Former CWI boss Dave Cameron's vision for ICC

Haven’t got CWI backing for ICC Chairman’s post: Dave Cameron