RUSH SPORTS TO BROADCAST CPL & WCPL
Thu, Aug 7, '25
RUSH Sports has been confirmed as the official Caribbean broadcaster of the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the Massy Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL).
This year’s CPL will feature 34 electrifying matches from 14 August to 21 September, showcasing world-class cricket across the Caribbean. The WCPL will bring even more excitement with seven high-stakes clashes scheduled between 6 and 17 September.
Fans can look forward to seeing some of the biggest stars in world cricket in action across iconic Caribbean venues in Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, St Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad & Tobago. The men’s tournament boasts a stellar lineup including Quinton de Kock, Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim, and Rovman Powell, promising top-tier competition at the Biggest Party in Sport.
On the women’s side, Hayley Matthews, the world’s premier all-rounder, will aim to lead the Barbados Royals to a third consecutive title. She’ll face tough competition from stars such as Deandra Dottin and Shabnim Ismail, ensuring fierce battles on the field.
As the Caribbean’s premier destination for sports, RUSH Sports brings fans closer to the action through its two 24/7 linear channels - available across the region on all major pay-tv platforms and through affiliate TV Everywhere services.
Sir Clive gives impassioned plea for unity amid West Indies cricket crisis
Thu, Aug 7, '25
LEGENDARY WEST Indies cricket captain Sir Clive Lloyd on Monday made an impassioned plea for the region to come together in an effort to save West Indies cricket.
Sir Clive was moved to tears during an emotional tribute at the Emancipation Cricket Festival in St Vincent and the Grenadines, where he and other members of the West Indies’ 1975 World Cup-winning team were honoured.
Speaking at a packed luncheon hosted by Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, the 80-year-old Sir Clive struggled to hold back tears as he addressed senior national officials, dignitaries, former teammates, local cricket officials, and Vincentians.
“We made our West Indians walk tall wherever they were, and we should continue to do so if we can only tell these young men the importance of cricket in our lives. Where would we have been without cricket? To me, cricket has given me upward mobility and done a lot for people who have worked to see this game grow. We cannot let it die. We must save West Indies cricket,” Sir Clive said.
Read more at Jamaica Gleaner
Shallow calls for unity in addressing foundation problems with ailing West Indies cricket
Thu, Aug 7, '25
It is no secret that West Indies cricket is in the doldrums at present, with defeat after defeat plaguing the regional side in all formats of the game.
As the West Indies cricket team struggled against Pakistan in their T20 series at the Broward Cricket Stadium, Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Dr Kishore Shallow delivered a sobering assessment of the state of Caribbean cricket, calling for urgent reforms, greater investment, and a collective push to revive the region’s fading glory.
The West Indies’ recent performances have been far from inspiring, and Shallow did not shy away from addressing the team’s struggles.
“We haven’t really been in the best of form, and we spoke to the players over the last 48 hours and met with them and the staff separately just to reinforce the importance of winning. Hopefully, that will inspire better performance going forward.”
Approval of new owners the next step for returning Jamaican CPL franchise
Wed, Aug 6, '25
Jamaica’s two-year absence from the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) could come to an end next year as CPL Chief Executive Officer Peter Russell indicates promising discussions with prospective owners and the Jamaican Government about the franchise’s return.
The Jamaica Observer has learnt that the CPL will approve a new owner for the in-demand Jamaican franchise in the coming months. There is talk that an Indian Premier League (IPL) ownership group is one of the front-runners.
Russell, in an exclusive with the Observer, says that while a decision isn’t imminent, he’s optimistic that Jamaica will be involved in the tournament next year.
“We have had talks with several businesses who are very interested in investing in a CPL franchise in Jamaica and these talks have been positive and productive. We are hoping that we can come back to Jamaica for the 2026 season but this is still a work in progress,” he said.
“As the most populous country in the English-speaking Caribbean, it has of course impacted on CPL
Read more at Jamaica Observer
Romario Shepherd returns to West Indies squad for Pakistan ODIs
Wed, Aug 6, '25
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the 15-member squad for the 50 over leg of the white ball home series against Pakistan, set to take place at the iconic Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad. The series will feature three CG United One-Day Internationals (ODIs) on August 8, 10 and 12.
Hunting a fourth consecutive ODI series win at home, the squad has the nucleus of players who were successful during home series wins against England and Bangladesh to end 2024 as well as the tour of the United Kingdom earlier this year.
The highly anticipated tour will be the final one of the “Full Ah Energy” home series and provides an opportunity for CWI to focus on building its ODI team ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.
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