There are more questions than answers was the title of the 1972 hit single recorded by American reggae singer Johnny Nash. In that song, Nash’s lyrics state, “And the more I find out, the less I know!” Although that hit single was recorded well over 50 years ago, its opening lyrics are ironically very much …
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February 26, 2030, will mark the centenary anniversary of the West Indies’ first-ever Test victory. That win was achieved against our former colonial masters England at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC), Bourda in what was then known as British Guiana. It was subsequently renamed Guyana when Independence was achieved on May 26, 1966. Bourda is …
Proposed: A WI Cricket Museum & U13 Academy For Bourda! Read More »
When Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley and her government get around to compiling this year’s list of deserving National Achievement Award recipients, Hayley Mathews’ name should now be one of the very first to be included. Through her outstanding accomplishments in international cricket, Matthews has made all of Barbados, indeed the entire Caribbean, extremely proud. …
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Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) 2023 Regional Super50 Cup started on October 17. The players involved in this year’s tournament will be competing for increased prize money with the winning team receiving US$100,000, compared to last year’s US$30,000, while the runners-up will collect US$50,000. However, far too many of the players selected by the six territorial …
Lack Of Forward Thinking Evident in Super50 Squads! Read More »
The Canadians are coming! By virtue of an incredible victory over hosts Bermuda in the 2023 Americas Qualifier, Canada secured its spot as one of the 20 teams at next year’s 2024 ICC T20 World Cup. It is a development that augurs well for Caribbean tourism! The Canadians’ victory over hosts Bermuda in the decider …
Canada’s World Cup Qualification A Plus For Caribbean Tourism! Read More »
It’s now been approximately six months since Dr Kishore Shallow was elected unopposed as president of Cricket West Indies (CWI). It is the perfect time for Dr Shallow to provide fans and all others interested in West Indies cricket with a status report update on his presidential activities to date. The necessity for Dr Shallow …
Following six weeks and 34 matches, this year’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) concluded on Sunday, September 24. After five previous unsuccessful attempts, the Guyana Amazon Warriors finally clinched the title by convincingly defeating the Trinbago Knight Riders by nine wickets. Despite not being as exciting as in previous years, this year’s CPL was …
Six weeks and thirty matches since its August 16, St Lucia-hosted start, the 2023 Caribbean Premier League has now reached its Playoffs stage. Four franchises: the perennial final-bridesmaids-but-never-yet bride Guyana Amazon Warriors, defending champions Jamaica Tallawahs, upstart maiden title-seekers St Lucia Kings, and multi-occasion winners Trinbago KnightRiders will contest the Playoffs for passage to the …
‘Good Intel’ is a phrase commonly used within military circles to describe provided information that is of significant value. The now completed first four rounds of the 2023 Caribbean Premier League have certainly provided Cricket West Indies with good intel concerning its preparation plans for next year’s Caribbean & USA jointly hosted ICC T20 World …
CPL Providing Good Intel For World Cup Preparation! Read More »
As part of its associated product line the internationally famous Canadian coffee company, Tim Hortons also sells donuts a very popular variety of which are known as ‘Timbits’; mini round donuts that are usually sold by the dozen. The Caribbean Premier League’s August 31 – September 3 return to Barbados’ Kensington Oval, regarded universally as …
Assorted “Bimbits” From CPL’s Return To The Mecca! Read More »
