Keith Joseph calls for greater support for cricket in the Caribbean

Thu, Mar 20, '25

The President of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), Keith Joseph, has made a passionate appeal for greater support and development of cricket across the region, emphasizing the sport’s historical and cultural significance in forging Caribbean unity and identity.

Speaking on the role of cricket in the region’s past and future, Joseph highlighted how the sport, despite not being invented in the Caribbean, has profoundly influenced the formation of Caribbean societies and national identities. “Cricket has played a major role throughout our region’s history in the forging of our respective countries in multivarious ways,” he noted.

Joseph underscored cricket’s power to unite the Caribbean people under the banner of the West Indies team, fostering regional solidarity despite differences and disputes over selection policies. Historically, cricket provided Caribbean people with a shared commitment to excellence, offering generations of athletes the opportunity to prove their talent and command global respect.

Through the exploits of legendary cricketers such as Learie Constantine and many others, cricket not only gained popularity but also became a platform for political consciousness, particularly in the UK, where Caribbean cricketers influenced movements for Independence across former English colonies. Joseph referenced the work of renowned author CLR James, who documented how cricket shaped the aspirations and struggles of Caribbean people.

Beyond its social and historical impact, Joseph emphasized the economic transformation of cricket, stating that the sport now provides lucrative career opportunities for Caribbean players. “Today, cricket is a major source of economic enterprise, fueling careers and lifestyles that we in the region perhaps never dreamed of being possible,” he said.

WEST INDIES BREAKOUT LEAGUE PROTECTED PLAYERS CONFIRMED

Tue, Mar 18, '25

The six franchise teams competing in the highly anticipated West Indies Breakout League have officially confirmed their seven protected players ahead of the upcoming player draft.

As per tournament regulations, each team is allowed to protect seven cricketers, with a maximum of three players aged between 27 and 29. The remaining seven players per squad will be selected during the draft, and they must all be 26 years old or younger. Recognizing their importance to the T20 game, CWI has also mandated that one of the protected seven players must be a leg spinner.

To maintain the league’s focus on emerging talent, all players must also have limited professional experience, defined as having played fewer than 40 List A T20 matches and fewer than 10 International T20s.

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Windies Women to face Scotland in World Cup Qualifiers opener

Mon, Mar 17, '25

THE WEST Indies Women will begin their bid to qualify for the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup when they take on Scotland in their opening match of next month’s qualifiers in Pakistan.

The schedule for the round-robin tournament, which will be played in Lahore from April 9-19, was released on Friday by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The West Indies, along with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, Thailand, and Scotland, will vie for the final two spots in the Women’s Cricket World Cup in India, scheduled to be played in October and November this year.

West Indies Women will feature in a double header on April 9, with Pakistan also set to take on Ireland.

Windies Masters miss out on title

Mon, Mar 17, '25

AMBATI RAYUDU struck a scintillating half century to lead India Masters to a comfortable six-wicket victory over the West Indies Masters to claim the inaugural International Masters League (IML) title yesterday.

Lendl Simmons scored 57 off 41 balls with five fours and a six, while Dwayne Smith made 45 off 35 balls inclusive of six fours and two sixes, as the West Indies Masters posted 148 for seven off their 20 overs at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium.

Vinay Kumar (3-26) and Shahbaz Nadeem (2-12) delivered impressive spells to help restrict the visitors after they were sent in to bat.

Dr. Keith Rowley: A Giant Amongst Men and a True Champion of West Indies Cricket

Fri, Mar 14, '25

Statement from Dr. Kishore Shallow, President of Cricket West Indies

On behalf of Cricket West Indies, I extend profound gratitude to Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley for his exceptional service to the region and his unwavering commitment to West Indies cricket. As he prepares to demit office on March 16, 2025, and has stepped down as Chair of the CARICOM Subcommittee on Cricket, we reflect on his remarkable leadership and enduring legacy.

Dr. Rowley is a giant amongst men—an unwavering advocate for Caribbean unity, progress, and the institutions that define us. His tenure as Chair of the CARICOM Subcommittee on Cricket was marked by visionary leadership, bold decision-making, and an unshakable passion for the game. The historic CARICOM Cricket Symposium held last year under his stewardship stands as a testament to his determination to chart a stronger future for West Indies cricket.

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