News from the Caribbean:
West Indies captain aims to give clear signs of progress
May 17, 2012
LONDON, England -- Captain Darren Sammy said West Indies will be looking to give cogent proof that they have made progress in the last two years, when they face world number one England in the first of three Tests, starting on Thursday at Lord’s.
Eyes on West Indies pace duo ahead of Lord's
May 16, 2012
LONDON, England -- Fitness concerns hover over the West Indies fast bowling pair of Kemar Roach and Ravi Rampaul, ahead of Thursday’s start of the first Test against England at Lord’s. Roach did not bowl on the final day of the four-day tour match...
Coach has faith West Indies can push England
May 16, 2012
LONDON, England -- Ottis Gibson put his faith in the young, inexperienced West Indies top-order batting to rise to the challenge, when they face England in the first of three Tests, starting on Thursday at Lord’s. The West Indies coach said this...
Injury woes for West Indies ahead of first Test
May 15, 2012
NORTHAMPTON, England -- West Indies suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat to England Lions here Sunday, just four days ahead of their clash with World number England in the opening Test at Lord’s. Without the full services of their three-pronged pace...
Rivalry for Wisden Trophy set to resume as England and West Indies go head-to-head at Lord's
May 15, 2012
LONDON, England -- One of Test cricket’s oldest prizes will be up for grabs once more on Thursday, when England and West Indies meet at Lord’s to contest the Wisden Trophy, now in its 49th year. Only the Ashes and the Frank Worrell Trophy have been...
WICB to launch player lifestyle development programme
May 15, 2012
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is preparing to launch a Player Lifestyle Development (PLD) programme, which will be geared towards developing well rounded cricketers at all levels. “The PLD programme is an exciting...
Powell steps up for West Indies with hundred
May 14, 2012
NORTHAMPTON, England -- Kieran Powell put to bed some of the doubts about the ability of the West Indies top-order batting on the tour of England, when he collected his second first-class hundred to lead a revival against the England Lions on Saturday.
West Indies wobble against England Lions
May 12, 2012
NORTHAMPTON, England -- West Indies suffered an early wobble batting a second time, after James Taylor’s 12th first-class hundred put the England Lions in control of their tour match on Friday. The Windies, trailing by 194 on first innings...
Bravo makes 51 as West Indies slump
May 11, 2012
NORTHAMPTON, England -- A half-century from Darren Bravo propped up West Indies batting against England Lions on Thursday in their final dress rehearsal before the first Test next week. Bravo led the way with 51 and Marlon Samuels made 32.
Bravo urges West Indies teammates to back their ability
May 11, 2012
NORTHAMPTON, England -- Darren Bravo said it was important for the West Indies batsmen to come to grips with the unusual conditions in which they are playing, as they prepare for the three-Test series against hosts England, starting next week.
Gayle makes himself available for West Indies selection
May 11, 2012
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board recently met by teleconference and said they are pleased that, consistent with his previous commitment, Chris Gayle has made himself available for selection to the West Indies team.
Sports Commentary: Ernest Hilaire should be serious about making the West Indies great again
May 11, 2012
Ernest Hilaire should be rebuked by Dr Hon. Robert Lewis -- the Minister for Education, Human Resource Development and Labour in his native St Lucia -- for his gross disregard and disrespect for the rights of professional West Indian cricketers.
West Indies captain believes batting holds key to series
May 10, 2012
NORTHAMPTON, England -- West Indies captain Darren Sammy said he hoped his team could begin the turnaround in their batting fortunes on the tour of England. Sammy was speaking on the eve of the four-day, tour match against England Lions.
WICB full of praise for growth in West Indies women's team
May 10, 2012
ST JOHN’S, Antigua --The members of the victorious West Indies Women's team have been praised for their rapid growth and development, continued improvement, and recent success on the field of play.
West Indies to play in the US
May 10, 2012
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- Cricket fans in the United States will have a double treat this summer as the West Indies face New Zealand in two historic Twenty20 matches in Florida. The West Indies Cricket Board on Tuesday confirmed that the second half...
West Indies tour opener washed out
May 8, 2012
HOVE, England -- West Indies reached 90 for three in their first innings before the unstable weather that has dogged their tour opener against Sussex brought an early end, forcing a no-result on Monday. Only 16 overs were possible in close to 1-1/4 hours.
Campbelle steers West Indies women to series win
May 8, 2012
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- A valiant, unbroken 24-run, eighth wicket partnership between Shemaine Campbelle and Tremayne Smartt fired West Indies Women to a series-winning three-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third Twenty20 International.
West Indies Bravo eager for playing time
May 8, 2012
HOVE, England -- Darren Bravo felt it was unfortunate that there was so little play in the West Indies’ tour opener against Sussex, which ended in a no-result on Monday. The West Indies left-hander was just getting into the thick of things, when...
West Indies get first taste of action in England
May 7, 2012
HOVE, England -- West Indies reached 45 for two in their first innings before bad light stopped play, after they formally kicked off their tour of England against Sussex on Sunday. Only 18 overs were possible in close to 80 minutes before the weather changed.
West Indies Edwards looks to get down to business
May 5, 2012
HOVE, England -- Kirk Edwards said he was looking forward to playing this weekend, as West Indies prepared to face Sussex Sharks in a three-day tour match, starting on Saturday at the PROBIZ County Ground.
West Indies undaunted by English challenge, says captain
May 4, 2012
HOVE, England -- Darren Sammy said West Indies were well aware of all the challenges that confront them on their tour of England. But the West Indies captain said his side had no intention of backing down from those challenges.
Terrific Taylor gives West Indies women 2-0 lead
May 4, 2012
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Captain Stafanie Taylor had the perfect all-round performance to lead West Indies Women to a superb victory by seven runs in the second T20 International at Kensington Oval on Wednesday.
West Indies women go one up as Daley stars
May 3, 2012
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- A good all-round performance by Shanel Daley led West Indies Women to an easy 23-run victory over Sri Lanka Women in the first T20 International at Kensington Oval on Tuesday. The Jamaica left-hander came to the crease at...
West Indies Daley breaks into the top five women's all-rounders' list
May 2, 2012
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- West Indies’ Shanel Daley has broken into the top five women’s all-rounders’ list in the Reliance ICC Women’s ODI Rankings which were released at the conclusion of the three-match ODI series between...
Good to be number one again, says Chanderpaul
May 1, 2012
ROSEAU, Dominica -- Shivnarine Chanderpaul said it was good to be back at the top of the world rankings for Test batsmen. This follows Sunday’s announcement from the International Cricket Council (ICC), the sport’s world governing body, that...
West Indies Women win, take ODI series
April 30, 2012
LUCAS STREET, Barbados -- West Indies Women completed a 45-run victory under the Duckworth-Lewis Method over Sri Lanka Women in their rain-affected third and final One-day International on Sunday at the Windward Sports Club.
Chanderpaul is world number one again
April 30, 2012
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has regained the number one ranking in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen after hitting two half-centuries in the Dominica Test which Australia won.
Heartbreak for West Indies Women in second ODI
April 30, 2012
LUCAS STREET, Barbados -- West Indies Women lost the second One-day International on Friday after Sri Lanka Women held their nerve to seal a one-wicket victory with two balls remaining. Sent in at the Windward Cricket Club, West Indies tallied...
Captain's flourish fails to save West Indies
April 28, 2012
ROSEAU, Dominica -- A flourishing half-century from captain Darren Sammy, failed to change the course of history and brought Australia a 75-run victory in a rousing conclusion to the third and final Digicel Test on Friday.
Chanderpaul is a great help, says Bravo
April 28, 2012
ROSEAU, Dominica -- Shivnarine Chanderpaul followed Brian Lara in becoming the second West Indies batsman to reach 10,000 test runs on Thursday. Playing in a record 140th Test match, Chanderpaul chipped a ball into the onside to reach the milestone.
Chanderpaul falls leaving West Indies chase shaky
April 27, 2012
ROSEAU, Dominica -- Shivnarine Chanderpaul fell in the final over of another compelling day, after he claimed another personal milestone and shared a century partnership with Darren Bravo, taking the sting out of West Indies’ pursuit of 370.
West Indies Mohammed pumped up, wants to sweep Sri Lankan Women
April 27, 2012
LUCAS STREET, Barbados -- Anisa Mohammed said West Indies Women plan to be positive and aggressive against Sri Lanka Women, seeking a series-clinching victory in the second One-day International on Friday at the Windward Sports Club.
West Indies behind despite late wickets
April 26, 2012
ROSEAU, Dominica -- Four wickets – two to Narsingh Deonarine – in the final session helped West Indies keep up appearances, but half-centuries from Ricky Ponting and Ed Cowan stretched Australia’s lead to 310 in the third and final Digicel Test.
OECS sport ministers praise WICB development programme
April 26, 2012
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- The just concluded inaugural Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Ministers of Sport Conference recognized and hailed the contribution that various West Indies Cricket Board development programmes have been making.
Batting collapse undermines West Indies
April 25, 2012
ROSEAU, Dominica -- A dramatic batting collapse, triggered by off-spinner Nathan Lyon, undermined West Indies’ bid for a series-levelling victory over Australia in the third and final Digicel Test on Tuesday. Kieran Powell hit the top score of 40.
West Indies Taylor meets the greats, dreams of greatness
April 25, 2012
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- West Indies star all-rounder Stafanie Taylor said she had two major goals in mind as she prepared to take on Sri Lanka Women in a home series over the next three weeks in Barbados and Trinidad.
West Indies Shillingford cuts down Aussie batting
April 24, 2012
ROSEAU, Dominica -- For some 15 years, a leg-spinner with the given name of Shane terrorised batsmen around the world, bowling Australia to one memorable Test victory after another. On Monday, an off-spinner with the same first name gave...
West Indies Women's coach wants his girls to be 'top ranking'
April 24, 2012
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- West Indies Women’s coach Sherwin Campbell said he wanted to continue building a team for the future and felt the upcoming series against Sri Lanka Women could see his players taking several “steps forward”.
History in the making as West Indies Shillingford prepares for 'home' Test
April 23, 2012
ROSEAU, Dominica -- Shane Shillingford is set to create history on Monday when he becomes the first Dominican to play a Test match on home soil. The tall off-spinner bowled well against the Australians on his comeback to international cricket.
Schedule announced for West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women
April 23, 2012
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has announced the match venues for the upcoming eight-match series between West Indies Women and Sri Lanka Women. The series bowls off on April 25 and runs until May 9.
