The West Indies could qualify for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy to be contested next February after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) was stripped of hosting rights due to government interference.
Sri Lanka were guaranteed a place in the six-team event by virtue of being the hosts, but with the recent development, the West Indies, who currently occupy 6th spot on the ICC T20 Rankings could sneak in ahead of Sri Lanka (7th).
New Windies Batting Consultant
President of Cricket West Indies (CWI) Dr. Kishore Shallow has confirmed that a “very experienced Kiwi” will join the senior Men’s team as “batting coach” in short order.
While Shallow revealed to Andre Errol Baptiste on his program The Face of Sports that “We (CWI) have recently recruited a New Zealander,” he did not give a name.
Patriots 220 for 4 (Charles 78, Shanaka 36, Sams 2-40) beat Tridents 217 for 4 (De Kock 106, Carter 57, Naseem 2-43) by 6 wickets
437 runs were scored at Warner Park on Tuesday as the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots earned their first home win of the Caribbean Premier League season, defeating the Barbados Tridents by six wickets.
Despite losing Brandon King (2) after just eight balls, the Tridents took charge of the powerplay courtesy of Zachary Carter and Quinton de Kock. The South African hit a brilliant 106, becoming the fourth player to score a hundred this season, reaching the landmark in 54 balls.
Meanwhile, partner Carter brought up a half-century at the other end. The Patriots put down three routine catches during the 116-run stand between the two before Carter was dismissed for a 36-ball 57.
Amazon Warriors 185 for 5 (Hetmyer 111*, Shepherd 27*; Hosein 1-11) beat Trinbago Knight Riders 172 for 7 (Hales 55, Pooran 43, Nabi 3-20) by 9 runs (DLS)
The Guyana Amazon Warriors upset the Independence Day party at the Queen’s Park Oval on Monday, defeating the Trinbago Knight Riders by 9 runs via DLS to remain unbeaten in this season’s Caribbean Premier League with four wins.
Shimron Hetmyer equaled the CPL record for the fastest century, smashing 111 not out off 43 deliveries in a rain-affected contest reduced to 16 overs a side.
The Warriors’ innings began poorly, with Akeal Hosein (1/11) and Lahiru Kumara dismissing Glenn Phillips (0) and Shai Hope (16) at 19 for 2. A lengthy rain delay followed, with the score at 22 without further loss.
Shimron Hetmyer, in his 100th CPL appearance, tore into TKR’s seamers after play resumed. He smashed 30 runs from debutant Kumara’s 13th over. The left-hander matched the fastest ton in CPL history by reaching the landmark in 40 deliveries.
It is common to see comparisons made between players from different eras, and rarely are they thoughtful or detailed -- usually neither. One frequently sees Kallis vs Sobers or Richards vs Lara.
The fact that younger cricket writers rarely absorb in-depth analyses of players they did not see is unfortunate, as it devalues their writing.
Cricket, like all sport, is entertainment, and one should always bear that basic tenet in mind when assessing players. One must also rely heavily on context, and that can only be done by listening to people who were around to see the old-timers.
For the 22 young female cricketers selected for Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) High-Performance Camp in Antigua, the opportunity to develop themselves extended well beyond the cricket field, with a series of sessions focused on mental development, media awareness, leadership, and preparing them for the demands of a career in international cricket.
The two-week camp, which immediately followed the 2026 Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship, forms part of CWI’s deliberate pathway towards the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2027. While technical, tactical, and physical development were central to the programme, CWI placed equal importance on developing the personal qualities and professional skills required to succeed at the highest level.
A key component of the programme was a mental development session designed to help the players better understand the psychological demands of high-performance sport. The young cricketers were encouraged to consider areas such as mindset, confidence, managing pressure, resilience, and maintaining focus as they progress through their careers.
They also participated in a dedicated media training session, giving them practical experience in handling interviews, communicating effectively and understanding their responsibilities as representatives of West Indies cricket.
