Miller, Cummins named in West Indies A-Team

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:18:20 GMT

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board on Wednesday announced a 13-member West Indies A-Team squad for the first four-day “Test” against Sri Lanka A-Team from Wednesday, June 5 to Saturday, June 8 at Warner Park in St. Kitts.

Journalist pens Brian Lara's biography

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:49:32 GMT

James Fuller charts the life of West Indian batting genius Brian Lara in his first book Caribbean Lives: Brian Lara.

Lara, who retired in 2008, holds the world record scores in Test cricket (400 not out), first-class cricket (501 not out) and the most runs in a test match over (28).

Windies prepare for Champions Trophy

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:50:35 GMT

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – West Indies will kick off their preparation for next month’s Champions Trophy in England, when they embark on a five-day camp at the High Performance Centre at the 3Ws Oval starting here Monday.

WICB congratulates Chanderpaul on his 300th first-class appearance

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:57:32 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Dave Cameron has lauded Shivnarine Chanderpaul for his durability on the occasion of his 300th first-class match.

Chanderpaul reached the landmark with his appearance for Derbyshire against Sussex in their current match in the County championship at Derby in England.

“On behalf of the Board of Directors of the WICB and the entire West Indies cricket fraternity, I would like to offer my sincerest congratulations to Shiv on this momentous occasion,” said Cameron.

“His character and focus have helped him to earn this landmark and he should never let those qualities fade away.”

Cameron added: “He continues to impress us all with his durability and appetite for the game, and we urge him to keep up the good work.

“He is a living, breathing example of determination for any young player and we salute him on reaching another milestone in his illustrious career.”

Only six men in the history of the game have reached the landmark of 300 appearances. They are Denis Compton, Sachin Tendulkar, Sir Garfield Sobers, Ranjitsinhji, Graeme Hick and Barry Richards.

WICB announces schedule for England tour of Caribbean 2014

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:54:18 GMT

St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced the schedule for England’s tour of the Caribbean 2014.

West Indies and England will play three One Day Internationals and three Twenty20 matches at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds in Antigua and Kensington Oval in Barbados respectively.

Gayle's the target for Pakistan's Ajmal

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:30:11 GMT

West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle is again being singled out as a player for intense scrutiny as momentum builds ahead of next month's ICC Champions Trophy.

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal says Gayle, widely considered as the world's most dangerous cricketer, is among opposition batsmen being targeted.

read the full article at Jamaica Gleaner

CPL releases official 2013 anthem

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:44:33 GMT

Caribbean Premiere League today launched their official Anthem: How We Play!, a dance song which will have T20 cricket fans jumping, Caribbean style.

How We Play!, written and produced by Trinidad’s Marlon Chen of MRI and Precision Productions, features two of the region's hottest artists‚ Kes (Trinidad & Tobago) and Konshens (Jamaica), like you've never heard them before.

Cricket calypso style original, inimitable and entertaining

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:25:58 GMT

Makarand Waingankar has an interesting article on West Indian cricket posted on the Hindu. Frommhis article

To think of cricket and not think of the West Indians is impossible. Not only were they unbelievably strong from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, they also created new niches in cricket. They have always been the ultimate style icons of the game. Whatever the era or the format, aggression has been their USP.

read the full article at the Hindu

'Jamaica should have won outright' - Windies 'A' manager wants change in four-day format

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:56:00 GMT

MANAGER OF the West Indies 'A' team, Colin Borde, has appealed to the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) to change the structure of the regional four-day tournament.

Borde's appeal follows the conclusion of the four-day tournament, which crowned new champions following Barbados's lopsided win over Trinidad and Tobago in the finals.

Barath, Brathwaite head new HPC squad

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:32:33 GMT

WICB Media Release.

CAVE HILL, Barbados – The West Indies Cricket Board advised on Tuesday that 14 players have been chosen for the Sagicor West Indies High Performance Centre for the 2013-2014 programme.

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