The first report of “disruptive behaviour” came during the 2024 Super50 Cup
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has confirmed that the non-selection of all-rounder Kevin Sinclair in the Harpy Eagles’ squad ahead of the 2026 West Indies Championship was dictated by “disruptive behavior.”
According to Chairman of Selectors Ramnaresh Sarwan, Sinclair was “disobedient” to Captain Tevin Imlach during a recent practice match at the Everest Cricket Club in which he “walked off the field.”
“He claimed that he had to go to the washroom, which is okay,” Imlach began to expound. “But he went off, changed into his casual clothing, and was up at the pavilion. So it looked like he didn't have plans to come back on the field.”
Cricket Operations Manager Anthony D'Andrade revealed that Sinclair’s first official violation dates back to the 2024 Super50 Cup when the GCB “received a report” from head coach Ryan Hercules of the spinner’s “disruptive behaviour on and off the field." The incident led to Sinclair losing his central contract.
“The management of that team arranged a meeting during that tour, and Kevin failed to turn up to that meeting,” D'Andrade continued.
“The Guyana Cricket Board also invited him to a meeting after replacing him in the squad, two days after he was scheduled to return to Guyana. He did not return to Guyana. He took it upon himself to rebook at the same hotel that the team was staying, missed the flight, and obviously missed a meeting with the GCB.”
The Windward Islands finished the 2026 campaign of Cricket West Indies’ Rising Stars Under-15 Men’s tournament with a perfect record, following a tense 2-wicket win over the Leeward Islands at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua and Barbuda on Monday, sweeping the series 5-0.
Windwards 140 for 8 (Justin 30, St. Hillaire 20; Marchan 2-16) beat Leewards 137 all out (Williams 51, James 32; Davis 3-19) by 2 wickets
In pursuit of 138 runs for victory, Nicken Justin 30, Aaron St. Hillaire 20, and 19 from Nian Davis helped the Windwards to a successful chase at 140 for 8 in 39 overs. There were two wickets apiece from the Leewards trio of Ryan Marchan (2/16), Aedan Williams (2/27), and Kamari France (2/32).
Now, despite an unbeaten half-century from Aedan Williams (51), the Leewards were earlier dismissed for 137 inside 42.5 overs, as Nian Davis’ 3 for 19 spearheaded the visitors’ bowling attack.
Guyana 115 for 7 (Nabbie 26, Dhanraj 16*; Sahadeo 2-14) beat Barbados 79 for 9 (Sargeant 30, Parris 11; Seecharan 4-5) by 37 runs (DLS)
Following three abandoned games, Guyana clinched their series over Barbados with a 37-run victory via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the final round at the Albion Sports Complex, which gave them a 2-0 win.
In the contest reduced to 20 overs a side, Asgallary Nabbie’s 26 and an unbeaten 16 from Gautam Dhanraj led the Guyanese to 115 for 7 from their allotment, against two wickets apiece from Barbadian trio Shiv Sahadeo (2/14), Michael Bend (2/21), and Liam Sealy (2/29).
Skipper Lomar Seecharan then claimed outstanding figures of 4 for 5 to help restrict Barbados to 79 for 9 in their response, despite 30 from top scorer Shawnico Sargeant.
Cricket West Indies has reiterated that no prize money will be awarded to the 2024 Men’s Super50 Cup finalists after Barbados Pride and Jamaica Scorpions forfeited the championship match. Inclement weather had seen the contest reduced to 20 overs a side, but with neither captain turning up for the toss, a double forfeit was declared.
Speaking on the latest edition of Mason and Guest, CWI CEO Chris Dehring said, “We've had several attempts to find a resolution to the matter. But our position on the prize money is that there was no winner. And therefore no prize. Neither team participated in the final.”
Both teams harboured concerns regarding the safety of the conditions in which they were being asked to play, following the rain at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, which had delayed the start of the match.
“Despite assurances from the umpires and match referee that the conditions were safe for play, both captains failed to be present for the toss, allowing time to elapse past the latest starting point,” CWI said at the time. “As a result, both teams failed to take the field, effectively refusing to play. This resulted in a double forfeit, with no champion being declared.”
The Windward Islands claimed a fourth consecutive win in the ongoing 2026 Rising Stars Under-15 Men’s Tournament, defeating the Leeward Islands this time by a 6-wicket margin at the Bethesda Sports Ground in Antigua on Saturday.
Windwards 84 for 4 (Williams 32*, Davis 32; Miller 2-11) beat Leewards 80 all out (Farrell 26, Odlum 17*; Charles 2-8) by 6 wickets
Chasing 81 runs for victory, identical scores of 32 from Ahmaud Williams (who finished unbeaten) and Nian Davis saw the visitors complete a comfortable win at 84 for 4 in 10.4 overs. Elijah Miller (2/11) and Adoni Ali (2/15) grabbed two wickets apiece for the Leewards.
Meanwhile, there was a trio of two-wicket spells, which helped the Windwards dismiss the hosts for 80 in 23.2 overs. Kaleb Charles produced an economical 2 for 8, alongside Dillon Joseph (2/16) and Jershaun Joseph (2/21).
Karese Farrell top-scored for Leewards with 26.
T&T 183 for 9 (Mongru 39, Premchand 32; Buchanan 3-19) beat Jamaica 144 all out (Shaw 24, Wolliston 24; Premchand 3-14) by 39 runs
Elsewhere on Saturday, Trinidad and Tobago earned their third win over Jamaica this season, defeating the hosts by 39 runs at Boys Town in Kingston. Chasing 184 runs for victory, Jamaica were dismissed for 144 in 46.3 overs, courtesy of three wickets apiece from Arnaldo Premchand (3/14) and Samir Boodoo (3/15).
Jayden Shaw and Daniel Wolliston had identical scores of 24 in Jamaica’s chase. Keshav Mongru had earlier led the T&T scorers with 39, with Premchand adding 32 as they were restricted to 183 for 9 in their 50 overs. Zachary Buchanan was the pick of the Jamaica bowlers with figures of 3 for 19.
For a third time in four rounds, the clash between hosts Guyana and Barbados was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Guyana-Barbados clash abandoned without a ball bowled
A Derwin Lewis century led the Windward Islands to a third consecutive win in the ongoing 2026 Rising Stars Under-15 Men’s Tournament after defeating the Leeward Islands by 61 runs in Thursday’s latest round at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua.
Windwards 217 all out (Lewis 102, Armstrong 47; France 4-42) beat Leewards 156 for 9 (Harris 33, Odlum 31; John 4-34) by 61 runs
Lewis’ magnificent 102 came in 128 balls and was backed up by 47 from opening partner Alex Armstrong as the Windwards were bowled out for 217 in 48.1 overs. Kamari France led the Leewards' attack, claiming figures of 4 for 42, with assistance from Aedan Williams (3/30).
Dylan John then took 4 for 34 to rip through the visitors’ top-order before they were eventually restricted to 156 for 9 in 43 overs. Isaiah Harris (33) and Dante Odlum (31) were the most promising Leewards batters on the day.
