Second West Indies player ruled out of T20 World Cup The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel today announced that all-rounder Jason Holder has been named as the replacement for left-arm fast bowler Obed McCoy in the 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. McCoy was ruled out of the ICC tournament due...Read More
Best V Best West Indies Captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Vice-Captain Jermaine Blackwood will lead two teams during the preparation for the upcoming away Test series against Sri Lanka. The selected squad will depart the West Indies on November 6, with the end of the tour being December 4. The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel...Read More
Fabian Allen out injured The Cricket West Indies (CWI) selection panel, led by Roger Harper, ruled Fabian Allen out of the ICC tournament in Dubai, UAE, because of an unhealed right ankle injury, which he sustained during the recently concluded IPL. CWI released the information via a media release on Wednesday 20 October. Akeal Hosein...Read More
The University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), Sport and Recreation Unit, in a collaboration with Cricket West Indies, will host a webinar titled Let’s Rally T20 World Cup. Dr. Kishore Shallow, Vice-President of Cricket West Indies, will host the webinar along with former West Indies players Jimmy Adams and Anthony Gray on Saturday, October 16,...Read More
2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Prize Package. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the prize structure for the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The winner will receive USD$1.6 million dollars for their effort. Meanwhile, the Runner-Up will receive USD$800,000. The two losing semi-finalists will each receive USD$400,000. The ICC also revealed that...Read More
17 West Indian coaches participate in induction for CWI Level 3 High-Performance certification Cricket West Indies (CWI) has commenced its first-ever locally planned and delivered High-Performance Coach Development Programme. This initiative is part of CWI’s “Cricket First” strategic plan to invest in building coaching depth and quality across the region, considering the vital role coaches play in developing cricketers’ skills across all age groups...Read More
An article on the ICC website dated 22 September said Marlon Samuels the former West Indies cricketer has been charged under the ICC anti-corruption code. The charges stem from his participation at the T10 League in Abu Dhabi in 2019. The charge by the ICC is on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for...Read More
As previously discussed, one duty of the umpires upon arrival to the ground is to determine what covers, if any, are available. In addition, during the pre-match discussions, umpires are to determine from the ground staff the time needed to fully cover the pitch. In the comments section, can you say why this information is...Read More
The Hero Caribbean Premier League in a press release on August 17 has confirmed that the rosters of the six franchises have all been finalised. Warner Park Cricket Stadium in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis will play host to the entire 2021 Hero Caribbean Premier League starting on 26 August. Some player alterations have occurred...Read More
North Zone Treasures The North Zone Cricket Council continues to feature our Treasures, through this video series. In this episode, we recognize and acknowledge Darren Bravo, the prolific left-handed batsman from Santa Cruz. Darren started in the North Zone as a bright U13 star and came through the different age groups maturing along the way....Read More
