If the shoe fits: West Indies' Chinelle Henry ready to step up for Alyssa Healy
Wed, Feb 19, '25
Alyssa Healy leaves some big shoes to fill, but Chinelle Henry is ready to step in for UP Warriorz and make an unexpected WPL debut she hopes will be the start of something huge.
Henry, the powerful West Indies middle-order batter and handy fast bowler, received a late call-up to the tournament as a replacement for Australia captain Healy, who is recovering from a stress injury in her foot, and while she is yet to play a game, she wants to make her inclusion count.
"This is a really huge, huge opportunity for me," Henry told ESPNcricinfo's Powerplay podcast. "My only other franchise league would've been the CPL, so to be a part of one of the biggest franchises around in female cricket in the WPL is a really big thing for my career going forward. Next year maybe I could secure a place to be actually a part of a team permanently coming in the next edition of the WPL, so this year is definitely kind of like a test run, a trial run, for me.
"Coming in has a replacement, that's a huge set of responsibilities on me, huge shoes to fill. The atmosphere playing along with some of the best in the world from their respective regions is going to be huge. This will be a lot of learning this year and I'm hoping that I can actually go there and deliver on the field when called upon, because that's the reason why I'm here. Obviously they saw something. Healy, unfortunately the team lost to injury, and to be that replacement is a huge honour."
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Nixon replaces Chanderpaul for Falcons’ second CPL season
Tue, Feb 18, '25
THE ANTIGUA and Barbuda Falcons have named Paul Nixon as their new head coach for the 2025 season of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Nixon, a former England wicketkeeper, replaces former West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who was head coach during the 2024 tournament.
The 54-year-old has held several head coaching positions around the world and previously coached the Jamaica Tallawahs in the CPL.
Nixon said he was honoured to have been selected and hoped to lead the Falcons to success in this year’s competition.
“It is a great honour to accept the invitation to serve as head coach for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons this year.
Sammy says better balance being struck between WI and franchise commitments
Tue, Feb 18, '25
Despite years of concerns with top West Indies players prioritising franchise leagues, Head Coach Daren Sammy says he has made a breakthrough in making the players more committed to the team.
Sammy, who captained the Windies to two T20 World Cup titles, has overseen the One-Day international (ODI) and T20 teams since May 2023 and was given the additional responsibility of the Test team in December.
Over the years, players from the region have actively competed in lucrative franchise T20 and T10 leagues around the world, including countries such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
The players have received criticism from supporters and past players for turning down selection for the Windies, instead opting to play in franchise leagues.
However, Sammy says they now have a mutual understanding which should decrease the problem going forward.
“We understand the scheme of cricket now, how franchise cricket has really dominated over the last decade or so, especially for us West Indians. It has been the most difficult in any of the other countries because our players have been sought-after across the globe,” he said recently on Mbwanga Media, based in South Africa.
Campbelle, Munisar appointed to lead roles in Guyana’s 50-over squad
Fri, Feb 14, '25
West Indies pair Shemaine Campbelle and Ashmini Munisar have been handed leadership roles in the Guyana squad for the upcoming Cricket West Indies’ CG United Women’s Super50 Cup, slated for St. Kitts.
The experienced Campbelle has been appointed skipper of the side for the February 24 to March 7 tournament, while fellow Berbician Munisar is her deputy.
“The selected 14-member team features a strong mix of experienced players and young emerging talents,” the Guyana Cricket Board said in announcing the squad on Thursday evening.
“The Guyana Cricket Board extends its very best wishes to the team as we remain resolute to supporting the growth and success of female cricket in the country.”
Read more at Newsroom
Dr Shallow undecided about seeking re-election
Fri, Feb 14, '25
Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dr Kishore Shallow said he has not yet made up his mind on whether he will seek re-election to the post when elections are held next month.
While elections for the positions of president and vice-president are due in March, CWI’s shareholders earlier this week voted to extend the term limits from two to three years with a maximum of three terms.
Dr Shallow is currently in his first term as president, having been elected on March 25, 2023, along with vice-president Azim Bassarath.
He previously served two terms as vice-president from 2019 to 2023 under former president Ricky Skerritt.
“When the time is right, I will make that decision."
Read more at Jamaica Gleaner
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