Campbelle, Munisar appointed to lead roles in Guyana’s 50-over squad
Fri, Feb 14, '25
West Indies pair Shemaine Campbelle and Ashmini Munisar have been handed leadership roles in the Guyana squad for the upcoming Cricket West Indies’ CG United Women’s Super50 Cup, slated for St. Kitts.
The experienced Campbelle has been appointed skipper of the side for the February 24 to March 7 tournament, while fellow Berbician Munisar is her deputy.
“The selected 14-member team features a strong mix of experienced players and young emerging talents,” the Guyana Cricket Board said in announcing the squad on Thursday evening.
“The Guyana Cricket Board extends its very best wishes to the team as we remain resolute to supporting the growth and success of female cricket in the country.”
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Dr Shallow undecided about seeking re-election
Fri, Feb 14, '25
Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dr Kishore Shallow said he has not yet made up his mind on whether he will seek re-election to the post when elections are held next month.
While elections for the positions of president and vice-president are due in March, CWI’s shareholders earlier this week voted to extend the term limits from two to three years with a maximum of three terms.
Dr Shallow is currently in his first term as president, having been elected on March 25, 2023, along with vice-president Azim Bassarath.
He previously served two terms as vice-president from 2019 to 2023 under former president Ricky Skerritt.
“When the time is right, I will make that decision."
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Shamar Joseph wins ESPNcricinfo award for 2024 Test performance
Fri, Feb 14, '25
Joseph 's performance for the ages ended West Indies' 21-year Test drought against Australia.
He made Brian Lara and Carl Hooper break down in tears. Such was the stirring of emotions, even hard-bitten Australian fans were mostly cheering him on when he tore across the Gabba on an injured toe to celebrate one of the biggest upsets in Test history. All of that was achieved in just his second Test match.
After a memorable debut in Adelaide, where he dismissed Steven Smith with his first delivery in Test cricket and finished with a five-wicket haul, Joseph became a feel-good story in a relatively low-key series.
But no one could have imagined what was to come next at the Gabba, where Australia had only lost one Test since 1988.
Joseph's match appeared over after he was struck on the toe by a searing inswinging delivery from Mitchell Starc late on day three that forced him to retire hurt.
Gonsalves slams Shallow’s political moves while still CWI head
Thu, Feb 13, '25
St. Vincent and the Grenadines prime minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, has once again taken aim at Cricket West Indies president, Dr Kishore Shallow, for his decision to enter elective Vincentian politics while still at the helm of the regional governing body for the sport.
Likening CWI to regional institutions like the University of the West Indies, CARICOM and the Caribbean Development Bank, Gonsalves said it was unprecedented to have the head of a regional “uniting force” run for office in a territory which formed part of the organisation.
St Vincent and the Grenadines is a constituent of the Windward Islands Cricket Board, which is one of the six Full Members of CWI.
“I begin from the proposition that West Indies cricket is a uniting force for our region like the University of West Indies, like CARICOM, like the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, like the Caribbean Development Bank,” Gonsalves said, while speaking on Starcom Radio’s popular cricket call-in programme Mason and Guest on Tuesday.
“I don’t expect the Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West Indies or the Secretary-General of CARICOM, or the president of the Caribbean Development Bank, or the Director-General of the OECS to be involved in competitive politics in any of the member states whilst holding one or the other of these unifying offices.
I thought that when Dr Shallow took his interest in getting involved competitively in Vincentian politics – and we are going to have elections some time before the end of this year – that he would’ve indicated that he would demit the office of Cricket West Indies.
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Dehring begins with tie-strengthening bid
Wed, Feb 12, '25
In a bid to foster collaboration across the Caribbean cricketing community, newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Chris Dehring, met with Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) President Azim Bassarath and other executives at the Alloy Lequay Administrative Centre in Couva yesterday.
In one of Dehring’s first official visits since taking office, the parties discussed several issues including addressing the challenges and opportunities within West Indies cricket, with a particular focus on strengthening the role of territorial boards in shaping the future of the sport.
Dehring, a seasoned cricket administrator, emphasised the importance of reconnecting with regional stakeholders to align CWI’s vision with the realities on the ground.
“While I’m no stranger to cricket administration, the landscape of the industry is constantly evolving. It’s crucial to reacquaint myself with stakeholders across the region. Each territory has its unique challenges and opportunities, and my goal is to ensure that CWI’s vision resonates with the needs of our cricketing community.”
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