President Shallow anticipates fruitful discussions at Caribbean Cricket Conference

Wed, Apr 24, '24

Dr. Kishore Shallow, President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), eagerly anticipates the forthcoming Regional Conference on West Indies Cricket, slated for 25-26 April 2024 at the Hyatt Regency in Trinidad and Tobago. As stakeholders convene under the banner "Reinvigorating West Indies Cricket - A Symposium for Strategic Collaboration and Innovation," Dr. Shallow acknowledges the significant strides taken by CWI as it navigates a new four-year cycle and strategic plan.

"While we have made considerable progress within CWI, setting the stage for a brighter future for West Indies Cricket, it's essential to recognize that there is no quick fix addressing the complex challenges facing our sport," remarked Dr. Shallow. "It requires sustained effort and participation from all stakeholders involved."

Dr. Shallow emphasizes the need for shared responsibility in driving positive change within the cricketing community. "While CWI shoulders a significant portion of the responsibility, we understand that meaningful progress cannot be achieved in isolation," he stated. "It is crucial for all stakeholders, including CARICOM Governments, territorial boards, and other relevant entities, to actively engage and contribute to the advancement of West Indies Cricket."

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West Indies Academy Squad Named for Ireland Tour

Wed, Apr 24, '24

Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to unveil the squad selected for the upcoming West Indies Academy tour of Ireland, slated from June 8th to June 29th, 2024.

This tour will comprise five matches, encompassing three 50-over matches and two four-day matches against Ireland’s Emerging Men’s Team. It signifies a reciprocal tour following Ireland's visit to the West Indies in November 2023.

"We continue to be methodical in our approach by exposing our academy players to various opposition and conditions across different formats. This is key to their development and fosters resilience and adaptability," said Miles Bascombe, CWI Director of Cricket.

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Matthews second century spearheads WI whitewash

Wed, Apr 24, '24

CAPTAIN HAYLEY Matthews carved out her second hundred of the series as West Indies Women completed a whitewash of Pakistan Women with an 88-run victory in the final One-Day International at the National Bank Stadium yesterday.

Choosing to bat first, the right-handed opener lashed 141 off 149 deliveries to power her side to 278 for six off their 50 overs.

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Heaven, Bennett brace for showdown during JCA presidential election

Wed, Apr 24, '24

Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) incumbent President Wilford “Billy” Heaven has defended the work of his administration even as his detractors point to what they claim is the sport’s lack of development.

Heaven, set to be challenged at the polls by his first vice-president Dr Donovan Bennett during the JCA annual general meeting at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on Thursday, told TVJ Sports last week that there have been gains during his leadership.

And, in a recent letter to member clubs and parishes, Bennett explained his decision to challenge for presidency and provided an outline of plans to improve Jamaica cricket, should he be elected.

Heaven in his television interview asserted that while results on the field have not always been favourable, the JCA’s adherence to tax regulations is just one of the strides his administration has made to improve the association’s financial standing.

“We have turned around the plant in a way… we perhaps have the strongest governance framework in sports,” he said. “Our transparency, our accountability, our compliance, is second to none,” he said.

Read more at Jamaica Observer

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Usain Bolt named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador

Wed, Apr 24, '24

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be played in the West Indies and USA from 1-29 June 2024.

The announcement comes a few weeks ahead of the start of the biggest cricket carnival spectacle ever that will inspire a new generation of fans. Bolt’s global appeal alongside his out of this world athletic achievements and ability to transcend boundaries makes him a perfect fit for the biggest T20 World Cup ever.

Bolt created history at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio when he achieved the ‘Triple-Triple’, three gold medals at three consecutive Olympic Games. His journey to worldwide stardom started at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing where he won the 100m, 200m and 4x100m, all in world record times. 

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