After their 4-1 defeat at the hands of India in the previous T20 International series, the West Indies is now 2 nil down in the second of the three-match series against New Zealand that is being played at Sabina Park. Despite the heavy defeat, the Windies are optimistic that they can still compete against the Kiwis, who are back to […]
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Windies Batting Misery Ends In 3-Nil Defeat At The Bowling Of Pakistan
48 overs Pakistan 269 for 9 (Shadab 86, Imam 62, Pooran 4-48) vs West Indies Pakistan rocked Windies’ confidence after the boyz from the Caribbean walloped Netherland 3-nil in a 3 ODI series nearly two weeks ago. For the first time in the series, the host country appeared shaky at the start; however, the middle order stepped up to put […]
West Indies Squad Named For 1st Test Match To Face Bangladesh
CWI President’s XI squad named for Bangladesh warm-up match ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Men’s Selection Panel today named three uncapped players in a 12-man squad for the first Test match against Bangladesh to be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua from Thursday, June 16 to Monday, June 20. The uncapped players are […]
Keemo Paul — A Gem In The Rough!
Keemo Paul is a multi-talented and energetic young Guyanese Cricketer born on February 21, 1998, in Guyana. His exceptional all-around talent was recognized from an early age while playing for the Essequibo Islands Secondary School; he was able to bowl fast, bat, wicket keep and was also a brilliant fielder and was impressive through age group Cricket. He was the […]
Aldane Thomas — Exciting Young Jamaican Cricketer
A Talent From God! Aldane Oraine Thomas is one of the youngest cricketers parading his skills on cricket pitches throughout the Caribbean. This 23-year-old Jamaican is no ordinary cricketer behind the stumps with the gloves or before with the bat — his agility as a wicketkeeper and batsmanship are described as not only stylish but also appealing and easy on […]
Stephanie Taylor — An Inspiration To Young Cricketers
When Stephanie Taylor started playing cricket for the West Indies in 2008 as a 17-year-old, she probably did not envision the impact that she would have had on the female game in the region. Ten years into her career, she has achieved what no other female West Indian cricketer has in the history of the game and has played a […]
Derval Green – An Exciting Young Jamaican Cricketer
The Jamaican cricket team is currently going through a transition with several young talents seeking to make names for themselves.After winning the regional Four-Day competition for five years in a row from 2008 to 2012, Jamaica has gone for five years without additional success. In this period, several experienced players have left the team including the former inspirational captains — […]
Wanted — U.S. Run Machine Steven Taylor
Don’t care where you come from As long as you’re a black man, you’re an African No mind your nationality You have got the identity of an African ‘Cause if you come from Clarendon And if you come from Portland And if you come from Westmoreland You’re an African — Peter Tosh It was Peter Tosh, the late great Jamaican […]
Fact Checking Scorpions’ ‘Wonder Boy’ Damani Sewell
The Jamaica Scorpions defeated the Barbados Pride by 74 runs in their regional Super50 game on Thursday evening at the Kensington Oval in Barbados to confirm their spot in the semi-finals. Electing to bat, the Scorpions posted 255-8 off their allotted 50 overs. Devon Thomas top-scored with 65 while Chadwick Walton got 48 and Steven Taylor 45 against Ashley Nurse […]
Ravi Rampaul — “We’ll Have The Upper-hand” Against Jamaica Scorpions
Ravindranath “Ravi” Rampaul, the Preysal born, 32-year-old Trinidad and Tobago and West Indian cricketer, backs his team Trinidad and Tobago Red Force to pull the sting from Jamaica Scorpions. Both teams will clash in a matchup in the WICB regional Super50 semi-final scheduled for this Wednesday at the Coolidge Ground in Antigua. Rampaul, one of the most touted pace bowlers […]