Skipper Hayley Matthews led her Barbados pride Women’s team to a historic victory in its opening match of the 2022 Commonwealth Games cricket tournament. The Barbados Women defeated Pakistan by 15 runs. Matthews led from the front striking a 51 balls half-century (50) when the Bajans batted. She was well supported by her West Indies …
Barbados’ Women Win One Lose Two At Commonwealth Games! Read More »
Respected longstanding Jamaican journalist Ray Ford has announced his aspirations to become Cricket West Indies next President. Suggesting that West Indies cricket is now in dire need of resuscitation the impressively academically qualified Ford has outlined a Manifesto towards securing the required improvements. MANIFESTO – Ray Ford – The Presidency of Cricket West Indies OVERVIEW …
Jamaica’s Ray Ford Announces CWI Presidential Aspirations! Read More »
By Tony McWatt Aside from his own personal contributing attributes, Richardson credits much of his attained success to the encouragement and mentorship he received from many individuals including family members, friends and especially his West Indies teammates. Long before his eventual West Indies selection, he’d spent a summer living in Somerset, England with his fellow …
Greatness Guides: Sir Richie Richardson Part II! Read More »
By David Jackson West Indies lost yet another ODI series; defeated by an Indian team that was missing a number of key players. West Indies was competitive in the first two matches, even putting up a score of over 300 in each match, and this was quite encouraging. India won the first ODI by 3 …
Bt Raj Singh Masters cricket is growing exponentially worldwide with World Cups now being held at 3 different age group levels: O50s (December 2018, March 2020 & March 2023), O60s to be held in Queensland, Australia- September 2022 and O40s in Pakistan- October 2023. The governing bodies have accepted between 12 to 14 countries to …
With just about seven months left remaining on Ricky Skerrit’s second two-year term as Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, this would be as good a time as any to assess his tenure. Extremely disappointing would arguably have to be the fairest possible verdict of any such assessment! Skerrit’s initial March 2019 appointment to the Presidency, …
Ricky Skerritt’s Cricket West Indies Presidency Has Been Extremely Disappointing! Read More »
There is now much for the West Indies cricket team and its legions of fans around the globe to be encouraged by, despite the harsh reality of having already lost the current three-match ODI Series against India. The West Indies lost both of the first two matches of the Series. The margins of defeat in …
Much To Be Encouraged By For West Indies Despite Yet Another ODI Series Loss. Read More »
The West Indies cricket fans have again been profoundly embarrassed by the team’s performance in an international Series! An occurrence which has now long since become the norm rather than an exception. The West Indies 0-3 loss to Bangladesh in its recently concluded Series, a team which not so long ago was considered to be …
Providence 0-3 “Banglawash” A Regional Embarrassment! Read More »
Based on its performances in the first two matches of its current three-match Home Series against Bangladesh, the West Indies team’s preparations for this year’s ICC T20 World Cup would now appear to be solidly on track. The already almost complete identification of the 15 member squad that could potentially represent the West Indies at …
T20 World Cup Preparations On Track Amidst 2022 Mid-year Review! Read More »
Despite the unwelcomed result of a lopsided defeat, by six wickets with 55 balls remaining, the West Indies’ opening encounter of its current, three-match ODI Series against the visiting Bangladesh has provided some useful pointers. Particularly regarding the West Indies’ ongoing preparation for its participation in next year’s India-hosted ICC 50 Overs World Cup. The …
Useful Pointers From Bangladesh ODI Series Opener. Read More »
