West Indies' historic chase ends in heartbreak as they miss out on World Cup spot
Sun, Apr 20, '25
West Indies have missed on the Women's ODI World Cup by a fraction - literally - after they successfully chased 167 against Thailand in 10.5 overs but still needed to score the runs a little quicker to overhaul Bangladesh's net run-rate. West Indies needed to reach 167 in 9.6 overs or win with a boundary that would take them to 171 in 10.5 overs. In the end, their net run-rate was 0.013 behind Bangladesh's, which denied them a place at this year's World Cup.
This is the first time in six editions, since the year 2000, that West Indies will not be part of a Women's World Cup and comes after they finished as losing semi-finalists in 2022. Bangladesh, who qualified ahead of West Indies, will play in their second successive World Cup despite losing to Pakistan by seven wickets in the final fixture of the qualifier. Bangladesh also lost to West Indies in their campaign while West Indies' opening defeat to Scotland and 65-run loss to Pakistan were ultimately responsible for them falling short.
After Pakistan secured their World Cup spot on Thursday, the final place was decided in the last match in dramatic fashion. West Indies chose to field first, while Pakistan were chasing 179 against Bangladesh. Pakistan reached the target inside 40 overs but had they taken 45 overs to get there, West Indies would have no possible scenario to go past Bangladesh's net run-rate while chasing. West Indies also gave themselves far more to get than they would have liked after they had Thailand 85 for 6 in the 27th over and a target of 120 looked possible.
Natthakan Chantham kept the tail together for partnerships of 33, 14, 19 and 15 for the seventh to tenth wickets as Thailand batted until the 47th over to set West Indies a target of 167. Afy Fletcher's career-best 4 for 20 will be but a footnote in a painful chapter of West Indian cricket's history.
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Attorney questions penalties for ball-tampering pair
Fri, Apr 18, '25
Cricket West Indies’ handling of the ball-tampering incidents involving four-day champions Guyana Harpy Eagles is being questioned.
King’s Counsel and former secretary of the Barbados Cricket Association, Philip Nicholls described the decision to only fine Veerasammy Permaul and Kevlon Anderson after being found guilty of ball-tampering as “strange.”
Permaul was fined 75% of his match fee for a Level 2 breach of the Cricket West Indies Code of Conduct and Anderson 90% of his fee for the infringements which occurred in the Harpy Eagles’ final round match against the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force at the Queen’s Park Oval last week. The match was drawn, with the Harpy Eagles winning first innings points to seal a hat-trick of four-day titles.
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West Indies to host South Africa in “A” series in St. Lucia this summer
Fri, Apr 18, '25
Cricket West Indies (CWI) is excited to announce the upcoming Men’s “A” Team home series, as West Indies “A” takes on South Africa “A” from 21 May to 11 June 2025. The tour will feature three 50-over matches and two four-day first-class matches, all hosted at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia.
As part of CWI’s ongoing commitment to bringing international cricket to all corners of the Caribbean, all matches in this series will be free to the public. Saint Lucians are strongly encouraged to come out in their numbers to support the West Indies team, take in the live action, and enjoy a unique opportunity to see the region’s brightest talent compete at a high level.
This series reflects CWI’s broader strategy to ensure international cricket is always shared equitably across the territories, strengthening regional ties and fan engagement at every level. The mix of white-ball and red-ball formats also means there’s something for everyone—whether you’re a lifelong cricket fan or just discovering the game.
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Dr. The Most Honourable Desmond Haynes Appointed to ICC Men's Cricket Committee
Wed, Apr 16, '25
Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce that West Indies cricket legend, Dr. The Most Honourable Desmond Haynes has been appointed to the ICC Men's Cricket Committee, continuing the region’s strong representation on this influential body.
Haynes joins the committee following the completion of the tenure of former West Indies all-rounder and respected cricket administrator Roger Harper. The appointment maintains the strong West Indies presence on this prestigious committee and reflects the continuing influence of Caribbean cricket at the highest levels of the sport’s governance. Haynes, who most recently served as the Lead Selector for the West Indies Men's teams from January 2022 to June 2024, brings his wealth of cricket knowledge and administrative experience to this important role.
The ICC Men's Cricket Committee plays a vital role in shaping the future of the game as they make recommendations on playing conditions and rules that affect cricket at all levels. Haynes' appointment ensures that West Indies cricket continues to have a strong voice in these important discussions.
Former West Indies coach Andre Coley joins Bermuda for North American Cup
Wed, Apr 16, '25
HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) — Bermuda’s national cricket team will receive a major boost at the upcoming North American Cup, with former West Indies Head Coach Andre Coley joining their coaching staff as a high-performance consultant.
The inaugural tournament, which bowls off this Saturday, will see Bermuda facing Canada, the United States, The Bahamas, and hosts The Cayman Islands.
The experienced Jamaican will work alongside Bermuda’s Head Coach Cal Waldron as part of a partnership between the Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI).
The collaboration was finalised during the recent ICC Americas Annual Regional Conference in Costa Rica. Coley, who took charge of the West Indies Test team in 2023, expressed enthusiasm about contributing to Bermuda’s preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Qualifiers.
