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West Indies Ramdin happy with 'valuable preparation' ahead of Champions Trophy
May 25, 2013
CAVE HILL, Barbados -- West Indies wicket-keeper Denesh Ramdin says he is looking to get the most out of the preparation period as he and team-mates get ready for the ICC Champions Trophy next month. The 28-year-old, who has kept wicket for the Windies in 97 One-Dayers since...
Confident Group to be West Indies team sponsor for Champions Trophy and World T20
May 25, 2013
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- The West Indies Cricket Board has announced the Confident Group as the West Indies Team Sponsor for the ICC Champions Trophy in England next month and ICC World Twenty20 2014 in Bangladesh. Confident Group is an Indian conglomerate, headquartered in Bangalore.
CONCACAF year in review
May 25, 2013
LONDON, England -- One year ago, his passion for football led Jeffrey Webb to commit to the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) presidency despite its multiple challenges. Today, that passion continues to take him...
Day Two of Nature Island Challenge in Dominica
May 25, 2013
ROSEAU, Dominica -- Day Two wrapped up the Nature Island Challenge. The first portion of the race took the runners up one of the hardest hikes in Dominica, the Boiling Lake. Along the way, athletes passed the Valley of Desolation, where they painted their faces with a clay mask and...
Miller, Cummins named in West Indies A-Team
May 24, 2013
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- The West Indies Cricket Board on Wednesday announced a 13-member West Indies A-Team squad for the first four-day “Test” against Sri Lanka A-Team from Wednesday, June 5 to Saturday, June 8 at Warner Park in St Kitts.
Grenadian netballer in UK championship game Saturday
May 24, 2013
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Grenadian sports fans are expected to be paying close attention to this weekend’s championship game in the Netball Superleague in the United Kingdom. Grenadian Lottysha Cato is a goalshooter for finalist, Celtic Dragons of Wales.
Best fired up for West Indies Champions Trophy showdown
May 23, 2013
CAVE HILL, Barbados -- Tino Best is looking to give it his best shot and take West Indies all the way when he lines up in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The fiery fast bowler, who first played for the Windies a decade ago, made a successful return to international cricket last year.
West Indies Women complete two-week training camp
May 23, 2013
CAVE HILL, Barbados -- Members of the West Indies Women’s Team completed a two-week skills training camp over the weekend at the Sagicor West Indies High Performance Centre here. A squad of 13, including off-spinner Anisa Mohammed, left-handed batsman Kyshona Knight...
Nature Island Challenge kicks off in Dominica
May 23, 2013
ROSEAU, Dominica -- Tuesday was a great first day of the Nature Island Challenge. With all four teams ready to go by 7:30 am, the race began with blue skies and some anxious teams. Over the course of the race, teams competed in three mini challenges and three photo challenges.
Coach confident of West Indies chances as camp opens in Barbados
May 22, 2013
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- West Indies have started their preparations in a bid to capture the International Cricket Council’s Champions Trophy 2013 title with a one-week camp in Barbados. Under head coach Ottis Gibson the Windies will go through their drills at Sagicor High Performance Centre.
Smith has eyes on happy return to West Indies colours
May 22, 2013
CAVE HILL, Barbados -- Devon Smith is hoping to make the most of what he calls a “golden opportunity” during the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2013. The left-handed opener was away from the international stage for three years, but has been recalled following heavy scoring in the...
Marlin fishing tournament opens in Cuba
May 22, 2013
HAVANA, Cuba (ACN) -- The 63rd International Marlin Fishing Tournament opened on Monday at Havana’s Ernest Hemingway Marina. The event is one of the oldest of its kind in the world. Public relations official at the Marina, Nayiala Linares said that the tournament, which is being sponsored by...
Caribbean Premier League franchises ready and waiting
May 20, 2013
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- With the start of the inaugural Caribbean Premier League tournament less than three months away, CPL officials have recently concluded a tour of the six franchise countries – Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, St Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago...
Sports Commentary: The New York Knicks lost a series they should have won
May 20, 2013
When I first arrived in the United States 35 years ago, I was introduced to a sport I knew very little about called basketball. In all my life living in Belize the only two sports I played when I was growing up was football -- what the Americans call “soccer” -- and cricket. I played football so much that many times in my life it...
WICB announces schedule for England tour of Caribbean 2014
May 18, 2013
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has announced the schedule for England’s tour of the Caribbean 2014. West Indies and England will play three One Day Internationals and three Twenty20 matches at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds in Antigua and...
WICB congratulates Chanderpaul on 300th first-class appearance
May 18, 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- President of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), Dave Cameron, has praised Shivnarine Chanderpaul for his durability on the occasion of his 300th first-class match. Chanderpaul reached the landmark with his appearance for Derbyshire against Sussex...
Smith, Shillingford top regional award winners list
May 16, 2013
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- Windward Islands duo Devon Smith and Shane Shillingford again featured prominently on the list of award winners for the Regional 4-Day Tournament, which ended last Saturday in Barbados. Smith carried away the Sir Vivian Richards award for being the top batsman.
WICB executives talk cricket with Antigua-Barbuda PM
May 16, 2013
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- Prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Dr Baldwin Spencer, recently held wide-ranging discussions with newly elected president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Dave Cameron, vice president Emmanuel Nanthan and others. During the discussions, Spencer...
New West Indies HPC squad announced
May 15, 2013
CAVE HILL, Barbados -- The West Indies Cricket Board announced on Tuesday that 14 players have been chosen for the Sagicor West Indies High Performance Centre for the 2013-2014 programme. Commenting on the announcement, Sagicor WIHPC head coach Graeme West said...
WICB congratulates champions Barbados
May 14, 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- President of the West Indies Cricket Board Dave Cameron has congratulated the Barbados team on winning the Regional 4-Day Tournament. Barbados clinched their 21st regional first-class title on Saturday on home soil.
Packed season of regional age group cricket begins June 29
May 14, 2013
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- A packed season of regional age group cricket is in store for the most promising junior players in the region. The season will bowl off on June 29 when the West Indies Cricket Board Regional Under-17 tournament starts in Tobago.
Springer celebrates Barbados character, Ramdin looks to the future
May 13, 2013
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Hendy Springer hailed the character of his side after Barbados clinched their 21st regional first-class title on Saturday here. The Barbados coach was speaking after Javon Searles ushered the home team to....
Cayman Invitational a big success
May 13, 2013
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands -- Some 3,500 spectators were treated to a spectacular display of athletic prowess at last Wednesday’s Cayman Invitational held at in Grand Cayman. Six-time Olympic gold medal winner Usain Bolt took centre stage.
Cummins says West Indies High Performance Centre experience was vital
May 11, 2013
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Miguel Cummins hailed his time spent at the Sagicor West Indies High Performance Centre for helping to transform his bowling. Barbados’ top-order batting built on a platform provided by the 22-year-old fast bowler.
Caribbean Premier League announces schedule for inaugural tournament
May 11, 2013
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- The schedule for the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) tournament has been announced by CPL organisers and, as expected, matches will be played in six franchise countries – Antigua and Barbuda...
International social agencies participate in major sports conference in St Lucia
May 11, 2013
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia -- The Sport in Black & White Conference and Youth Forum, scheduled to take place in Saint Lucia June 10-23, was launched on Friday by minister of youth development and sport Shawn Edward, permanent secretary...
CPL matches coming to Guyana
May 10, 2013
GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- Several Caribbean Premier League (CPL) cricket matches will be staged in Guyana between June and July, when there is expected to be a flamboyant display of sportsmanship and culture.
West Indies Women's coach welcomes skills training camp
May 9, 2013
CAVE HILL, Barbados -- West Indies Women’s coach Sherwin Campbell said he hopes to use a two-week training camp to refine the technical and tactical skills of his players. A squad of 13, including current Windies Women’s captain Merissa Aguilleira...
WICB CEO hails Kiddy Cricket as vital developmental component
May 8, 2013
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- Chief executive officer of the West Indies Cricket Board, Michael Muirhead, hailed the WICB Scotiabank Kiddy Cricket Programme as critical to the overall development of West Indies cricket. “Kiddy Cricket Festivals act as a celebratory...
Caribbean Premier League engages IMG
May 8, 2013
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has engaged IMG, the global sports, fashion and media business, to assist in the delivery of the inaugural franchise-based tournament. IMG will advise on the operational and...
Dominica to invest heavily in sporting facilities
May 8, 2013
ROSEAU, Dominica (GIS) -- The government of Dominica said it remains conscious of the need to provide adequate recreational facilities for the island’s sportsmen and women if greater performance is to be achieved.
Smith recalled to West Indies squad after record season
May 6, 2013
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- Devon Smith, the Windward Islands opening batsman, who led his team to the 2013 Regional Super50 crown with the bat, has been recalled to the West Indies squad. Smith was named in the ICC Champions Trophy 15-man squad.
Dwayne Bravo announced as West Indies ODI captain
May 6, 2013
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- The West Indies Cricket Board has announced Dwayne Bravo as West Indies One Day International captain. The Selection Panel recommended to the Board of Directors that Bravo be appointed captain of the West Indies...
Smiles on the docks at final day of Antigua Sailing Week
May 6, 2013
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- You could almost feel the tension on the dock on Friday as the international fleet sailed out to the combat area at the Antigua Sailing Week. With many class winners yet to be decided, the pressure was heightened by tricky conditions.
Penultimate day of racing at Antigua Sailing Week
May 4, 2013
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- Thursday was the penultimate day of racing at Antigua Sailing Week and after Lay Day there was a relaxed atmosphere in Nelson's Dockyard where the majority of the Bareboat fleet reside.
Great expectations as Roach returns to boost Bajans
May 2, 2013
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Barbados coach Hendy Springer is hoping the return of fast bowler Kemar Roach will have a major impact for his side when they face the Windward Islands in the all-important semi-final of the WICB Regional...
Jamaicans looking to protect proud record
May 2, 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Tamar Lambert sees the semi-final of this year’s Regional 4-Day Tournament against Trinidad and Tobago, starting on Friday here, as another step on a journey to leave an incredible legacy behind for the game in Jamaica.
Spectacular third day of racing action at Antigua Sailing Week
May 2, 2013
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- After two days of relatively calm weather by Antiguan standards, full trade wind power returned to deliver a spectacular day of action at Antigua Sailing Week on Tuesday. Big breeze and blazing sunshine whipped up the racing action.
Windwards aim to make it two titles this year
May 1, 2013
ROSEAU, Dominica -- Captain Liam Sebastien said it was an honour to lift the Clive Lloyd Trophy when the Windward Islands won the WICB Regional Super50 earlier this month. He said it would be an equally amazing honour to hoist the...
Trinidad and Tobago confident they can topple champs
May 1, 2013
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- Trinidad and Tobago’s players flew to Kingston on Tuesday, confident they can get the better of five-time reigning champions Jamaica in the semi-finals of the Regional 4-Day Tournament.
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