Amir Jangoo included in West Indies squad for Bangladesh ODIs
Mon, Dec 2, '24
Cricket West Indies (CWI) is excited to announce the 15-man squad selected for the eagerly awaited West Indies Men’s CG United One Day International (ODI) home series against Bangladesh.
Dubbed the “West Indies Home for Christmas” series, the three-match encounter will be played at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis, from 8–12 December 2024.
There are two changes from the squad which defeated England 2-1 in “The Rivalry” series, with all-rounder Justin Greaves and wicketkeeper-batter Amir Jangoo replacing Hayden Walsh Jnr and Jewel Andrew, respectively.
All-round Matthews leads Melbourne Renegades to maiden WBBL title
Sun, Dec 1, '24
An all-round masterclass from Hayley Matthews helped Melbourne Renegades break their WBBL title-drought in a nail-biting rain-affected final against Brisbane Heat at the MCG.
Matthews made 69 off 61, took 2 for 24 with the ball and claimed a critical catch to continue her extraordinary record in T20 finals and guide the struggling franchise claim their first championship just a season after finishing last. Heat's finals heartbreak continued after losing last year's decider by three runs at Adelaide Oval.
A sloppy fielding effort saw Heat concede 141 for 9 when they could have reduced Renegades to 76 for 5 after 12 overs. A top-order collapse either side of a rain delay then saw them needing 61 from 30 with five wickets in hand. Jess Jonassen nearly pulled off the impossible, smashing 44 not out from 28 balls but Heat still fell short. Five of Renegades' six bowlers chipped in with wickets while Wareham was the most economical, conceding just 12 runs from two overs.
After qualifying for the final, Renegades had to wait eight days between matches and the rust showed early. Courtney Webb slapped a pull shot straight to midwicket and Sophie Molineux sliced a cut shot to backward point. Deandra Dottin was run out in dozy circumstances, without facing a ball, to sum up Renegades' sleepy start. Dottin was jogging through for a single to deep midwicket when she got her bat stuck in the turf on the popping crease as she slid it to make her ground and her foot did not touch down before Georgia Redmayne broke the stumps. It left Renegades 23 for 3 in the fifth over and in real danger of capitulating despite Heat's bowling not looking overly threatening on a pretty good surface.
Cricket West Indies Shareholders to Vote on Governance Reform
Sat, Nov 30, '24
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that a pivotal meeting with its Full Member shareholders will take place on December 6, 2024, to vote on implementing the governance reforms recommended by the Wehby Report. This marks a critical juncture in CWI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its governance structure and position West Indies cricket for future success.
In accordance with the company’s Articles of Association, shareholders were notified on November 13, 2024, of the upcoming meeting to vote on governance reform. The session follows discussions at the Annual General Meeting held on March 23, 2024, which resulted in the approval of some recommendations. However, the meeting next week will give shareholders the opportunity to again consider the highly anticipated proposals on the duration of the term of office of President and Vice President of the organisation, as well as the introduction of term limits.
CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow highlighted the importance of the upcoming meeting, emphasizing that the organization is fully committed to advancing the governance reform agenda.
KRAIGG BRATHWAITE SURPASSES SIR GARFIELD SOBERS’ RECORD
Sat, Nov 30, '24
Once a childhood dream to play for the West Indies, captain Kraigg Brathwaite, as he flips the toss on Saturday, November 30, 2024, becomes the first West Indian to play 86 consecutive Test matches, eclipsing the record of 85 held by his countryman and living national hero of Barbados, Sir Garfield Sobers.
The significance of this achievement is magnified by the fact that it takes place on Barbados’ Independence Day, a fitting moment to celebrate the island's contributions to West Indies cricket.
For Brathwaite, surpassing Sobers—a name synonymous with excellence in cricket—feels surreal. Sobers inspired generations, and now Brathwaite carries that legacy forward.
“It means a lot,” Brathwaite reflects. “I’m extremely thankful because in this generation, there’s a lot of T10 and T20 cricket, but Test cricket is the real test. At the end, I will feel like I’ve done a really good job for the West Indies.”
CWI LAUNCHES MAJOR INDIA TRAINING INITIATIVE FOR EMERGING TALENT
Thu, Nov 28, '24
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced an innovative development program that will see seven of the region's most promising young cricketers embark on a specialized training camp at the Chennai Super Kings Academy in India this December.
Accompanied by West Indies Academy head coach Ramesh Subasinghe and assistant coach Rohan Nurse, the group departs for India on 29 November ahead of the two-week intensive program, which runs from 1 to 14 December.
This significant investment in the future of West Indies cricket focuses on nurturing the region's elite Under-25 talent pool.
Among the selected prospects are three contracted franchise players — Kirk McKenzie, Matthew Nandu, and Kevin Wickham — along with current and former West Indies Academy players Teddy Bishop and Jewel Andrew, and former West Indies Under-19 players Jordan Johnson and Ackeem Auguste, who have already shown impressive potential in regional cricket.
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