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Da Silva’s double ton puts T&T in control; Barbados enforce follow-on against Jamaica

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:40:42 GMT

Guyana is locked in a tense battle with Windwards

Leewards 88 for 4 (Gore 60*, Carty 18; Phillip 2-37) trail T&T 522 for 9 dec. (Da Silva 220, Jangoo 83; Gore 4-86) by 434 runs

Trinidad and Tobago Red Force and Barbados Pride have taken charge of their respective third-round contests in the 2026 West Indies Championship following two days of action, while Guyana Harpy Eagles have been evenly matched by the Volcanoes.

The Red Force restricted the Leeward Islands Hurricanes to 88 for 4 at stumps at the Antigua Recreation Ground, still 434 runs adrift of their first-innings total of 522 for nine declared, despite an unbeaten counter-attacking 60 (69 balls) from Karima Gore.

Anderson Phillip has so far taken figures of 2 for 37, with Khary Pierre (1/5) and Joshua James (1/29) claiming a wicket apiece. Gore and Justin Greaves (4*) will resume batting on Day 3.

Led by a brilliant double-century from captain Joshua Da Silva, the Red Force piled on 275 additional runs earlier in the day before declaring just after Tea. Da Silva converted his overnight score of 72 into a masterful 220, while Amir Jangoo (83) added 14 runs on the day, with Terrance Hinds contributing 44.

Gore led the Leewards' attack with figures of 4 for 86, as Oshane Thomas claimed 2 for 70.

Humble, Respectful, Unstoppable: The Making of Kelvin Pitman

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:44:37 GMT

When you meet Kelvin Pitman, you would never believe he is someone who told Courtney Walsh he is coming for his record.

That’s because the Antiguan fast bowler is soft-spoken, grounded and the kind of person whose typical day includes a good breakfast, YouTube videos, some work with his family and relaxing at home.

With the ball in hand though, you get the idea he is someone who has spent years in the unglamorous trenches of sport, long before anyone was watching, working on his craft while inspired by the greats. Growing up in Antigua, the foundation of his development was family, first and always, while his community of Bethesda Village also played its part.

"They always pushed me to do better no matter the circumstance and always believed in me. When I felt down, they always gave me the motivation and encouragement to go out and do better,” he shared.
A lifelong cricket fan, Pitman’s journey to the professional ranks began in earnest when he was selected for the Antigua under-17 side.

Barbados eye big first innings total in final playoff push

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:19:22 GMT

Guyana and T&T score modestly on Day 1 of final round

Barbados Pride

The third and final round of the 2026 West Indies Championship bowled off on Sunday across three venues, with playoff places still up for grabs.

Windwards 22 for 1 (Pascal 13*, Hodge 7*; Smith 1-11) trail Guyana 242 all out (Chanderpaul 69, Paul 64; John 4-28) by 220 runs

Stephan Pascal (13*) and Kavem Hodge (7*) will resume batting for the Windward Islands Volcanoes, who will enter Day 2 trailing leaders the Guyana Harpy Eagles by 220 runs at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua and Barbuda.

The Volcanoes negotiated a tricky eight overs before getting to stumps at 22 for the loss of Ackeem Auguste (2), responding to Guyana’s first-innings total of 242 all out.

Ryan John (4/28) had earlier led the Windwards attack to dismiss Guyana in 79.5 overs. He was assisted by Darel Cyrus, who claimed 3 for 79.

Tagenarine Chanderpaul (69) and Keemo Paul (64) were the top-scorers for the Harpy Eagles.

T&T 247 for 3 (Da Silva 72*, Jangoo 69*; Thomas 2-44) vs Leewards (Yet to Bat)

After losing the entire first session to rain, the second-placed Trinidad and Tobago Red Force compiled 247 for three in 64 overs against the Leeward Islands Hurricanes at the Antigua Recreation Ground.

The Red Force were restricted to 115 for three before captain Joshua Da Silva (72*) and Amir Jangoo (69*) shared in a 132-run unbroken fourth-wicket stand to see out the day.

Jason Mohammed had earlier contributed 47, with pacer Oshane Thomas having so far claimed 2 for 44.

Jamaican umpire Christopher Taylor appointed to International Panel

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:34:54 GMT

Taylor: ‘Officiating is always tough but that builds character’

West Indies and Jamaican umpire Christopher Mark Taylor has been appointed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) International Panel of Umpires.

Taylor earned his promotion, which took effect on April 1, by being the most recent CWI official to successfully complete the ICC umpire accreditation process.

Earlier this year, the 45-year-old benefited from international exposure through the ICC Umpire Exchange Programme, officiating in Pakistan’s President’s Trophy Grade 1 competition, where his performance was rated as outstanding.

Taylor says he’s both grateful and proud of having made it to this point.

“I’m humbled and honoured,” he said. “I’ve been an official now for 20 years, because 2006 is when I did my initial local examination alongside Jacqueline Williams, who is now an established and respected International Women’s Umpire.”

‘Leewards–T&T contest abandoned two days late' — Ambrose on ‘terrible’ North Sound pitch

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:27:04 GMT

Sir Curtly Ambrose

‘They just marked the crease, put the stumps in, and that's it.’

Former West Indies fast bowler Sir Curtly Ambrose has described the pitch used for the 2026 West Indies Championship second-round contest between the Leeward Islands Hurricanes and Trinidad and Tobago Red Force as “terrible.”

During a scathing assessment of the events that led to Leeward Islands’ Jeremiah Louis being struck on the helmet while facing pacer Jayden Seales on Tuesday’s third day, Ambrose revealed that both teams had concerns regarding the condition of the wicket heading into the game.

“That game was abandoned two days late,” Ambrose told the Mason and Guest panel. “When I arrived at the stadium on Sunday morning, I looked at the pitch and immediately had my concerns. The pitch looked like it wasn't prepared.”

Ambrose, who is currently Bowling Consultant/Selector of the Hurricanes team, says he shared his reservations about the “looks” of the surface with other members of the Hurricanes camp but admitted they “would not know for sure” until it was in use.

Leewards’ Louis discharged from hospital after returning clear CT scans

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:10:49 GMT

Cricket West Indies has reported that CT scans for Leeward Islands Hurricanes’ Jeremiah Louis returned clear results. Louis was struck on the helmet while batting on Tuesday, the third day of the second contest against the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in the 2026 West Indies Championship.

The delivery that hit Louis proved to be the final ball of the game, as play was abandoned as a draw due to dangerous pitch conditions at the Sir Viv Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda.

The 30-year-old was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday evening into the care of the Leeward Islands Hurricanes medical team, who will remain in communication with Cricket West Indies.

CWI stated that Louis will be monitored “closely over the next 48 hours (Wednesday to Thursday).”

A further assessment will be carried out before the squad is announced for the next match scheduled to begin at the Antigua Recreation Ground on Sunday.

Jamaica Scorpions survive late scare to earn draw against Barbados Pride

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:17:49 GMT

Barbados took a conservative approach on the final day at Sabina Park

Jamaica 457 & 90 for 4 (Campbell 42*, Brown 13; Layne 2-15) draw with Barbados 626 for 8 dec. (Brathwaite 176, Wickham 105; Peat Salmon 4-147)

Scorpions' Kirk McKenzie & John Campbell

The Jamaica Scorpions survived a late scare to earn a draw against the Barbados Pride in the second contest of their West Indies Regional 4-Day Championship bilateral series at Sabina Park on Wednesday.

The Pride, who began the day on 460 for five, batted for two sessions on the final day, amassing 626 for eight before declaring 25 minutes ahead of Tea, with a lead of 169 runs.

Kyle Mayers added 68 to his overnight 16 before falling for 84. Johann Layne (43*) and Shamar Springer (36) then shared in a brisk 74-run eighth-wicket stand before the latter’s wicket triggered a declaration after 154.3 overs.

Peat Salmon (4/147) was the pick of the Scorpions bowlers, as Odean Smith claimed figures of 2 for 90.

Seeking to avoid defeat, the Jamaicans lost one wicket before the interval and were quickly restricted to 46 for 4 upon the resumption.

Still, amidst dropped chances, close appeals, and an extra half an hour of play, a 131-ball, 44-run partnership between a hobbling John Campbell (42*) and Romaine Morrison (5*) saw the Jamaicans to a draw at 90 for 4 in 39.4 overs.

Johann Layne (2/15) led the Barbados attack.

Amazon Warriors battle Francisco Unicorns on GSL opening night

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:12:47 GMT

The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) has unveiled the full match schedule for its 2026 edition, set to take place from July 23 to August 1, 2026.

The home side Guyana Amazon Warriors will take on the San Francisco Unicorns in the evening game of the tournament's opening day, following the curtain raiser between the Lahore Qalandars and Perth Scorchers XI.

The Desert Vipers will be the only inactive team on Matchday 1 of the five-team tournament.

The competition will be contested in a round-robin format that leads into a knockout finals with the league stage set to culminate on July 29, after which the top teams will advance to the knockout phase.

Motie and Permaul spin Guyana to innings win over Windwards; draw looms in Scorpions-Pride contest

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:10:19 GMT

Guyana 491 all out (Permaul 82*, Savory 72; Dember 4-113) beat Windwards 151 & 199 (Auguste 91, Hodge 27; Motie 5-51) by an innings and 141 runs

The Guyana Harpy Eagles earned their second consecutive win of the ongoing West Indies Championship, thumping the Windward Islands Volcanoes by an innings and 141 runs inside three days at the Recreation Ground in Antigua and Barbuda.

The Harpy Eagles, who resumed batting on 361 for 8, added 130 runs to be dismissed for a mammoth 491 in 157.1 overs, a first-innings lead of 340. Veerasammy Permaul supplemented his overnight 25 with 57 runs, going on to top score with an unbeaten 82.

Partner Shamar Joseph (46) added 36 to his ten as the pair went on to share in a 74-run ninth-wicket stand. Permaul then put on 86 with Nial Smith (37) for the last wicket.

Kenneth Dember’s 4 for 113 was the highlight of the Volcanoes’ bowling as Shadrack Descarte finished with figures of 2 for 67.

The fight to make the Harpy Eagles bat again turned out to be a lone act by Ackeem Auguste (91), who fell agonizingly short of a century for the second time this season.

Gudakesh Motie (5/51) led the destruction via spin to help dismiss the Windwards for 199 in 48.3 overs. Veerasammy Permaul also impressed, claiming 4 for 20.

Leewards—T&T clash abandoned on account of ‘dangerous pitch conditions’ at Sir Viv Richards Stadium

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:59:26 GMT

Leewards 131 & 140 for 7 (Louis 73, Hamilton 41; Seales 7-34) draw with T&T 175 all out (Goolie 51*, Da Silva 36; Pitman 6-52)

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that the second match between the Leeward Islands Hurricanes and the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in the 2026 West Indies Championship has been abandoned as a draw due to dangerous pitch conditions at the Sir Viv Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda.

A statement from CWI explained that play was halted in the first session of Tuesday’s third day “after the pitch began to exhibit unpredictable and uneven behaviour, raising serious concerns for player safety.”

Facing up to the pace of Jayden Seales, Leeward Islands player Jeremiah Louis was struck on the helmet while batting.

He was “immediately attended to by medical personnel and subsequently transported to hospital to be evaluated for a possible concussion and is reported to be in stable condition,” the statement continued.