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CPL heading to Arnos Vale for historic first

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:01:30 GMT

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has confirmed that its 2026 season will begin on August 7, with St. Vincent and the Grenadines hosting matches for the very first time, with three fixtures set to take place at the Arnos Vale Stadium.

A statement from the CPL says the move "marks an exciting expansion in host venues" for the competition and reinforces the tournament's “commitment to bringing world-class T20 cricket to fans across the Caribbean.”

Arnos Vale leg of CPL 2026:

August 7 - Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

August 8 - St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders

August 9 - Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs. St. Lucia Kings

Regional 4-Day: Jamaica and Guyana script wins on electric final day

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:58:10 GMT

Three centuries were recorded on the final day of the Jamaica-Barbados contest

Jamaica Scorpions

Guyana 264 & 233 for 6 (Imlach 82, Nandu 58; John 2-48) beat Windwards 286 & 209 (Ambris 107*, Descarte 39; Motie 4-46) by 4 wickets

The Guyana Harpy Eagles commenced their defense of the West Indies Championship in ideal fashion, defeating the Windward Islands Volcanoes by 4 wickets on Wednesday’s final day of their round one encounter at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda.

The Harpy Eagles, who began the day on 38 for 1, needing an additional 194 runs for victory, were handed a sturdy foundation from overnight batsmen captain Tevin Imlach (82) and Matthew Nandu (58).

The pair shared in a 137-run second-wicket stand to bring the Harpy Eagles to within 94 runs of victory, before useful contributions from Kemol Savory (24) and Gudakesh Motie (23) saw them to a successful chase at 233 for 6 in 78.4 overs.

There were two wickets apiece for Ryan John (2/48) and Kenneth Dember (2/75).

CWI to form long-term alliance with Canada’s Global T20

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:23:41 GMT

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced plans to formalize a strategic partnership with NCL Canada Inc. (NCL), the current owner and operator of Canada’s Global T20 league (GT20). A statement from CWI said the alliance would be “focused on the development and growth of the Global T20 tournament and its supporting ecosystem in North America and the Caribbean.”

The collaboration includes the possibility of CWI taking an ownership stake in the league, as well as the acquisition of a franchise within the competition, along with “broader commercial opportunities.”

Both organizations are exploring avenues to facilitate the participation of Canadian teams in future CWI tournaments, further enhancing competitive opportunities and cross-regional engagement. CWI’s High-Performance Centre, which is set to be constructed in Antigua, would also be made available to Canadian players for training.

Red Force ride Jangoo double, Hinds' ton to innings win over Leewards

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:36:41 GMT

Despite Ambris’ 107, Guyana and Barbados are in control elsewhere

T&T 507 for 5 dec. (Jangoo 203*, Hinds 100*; Thomas 3-98) beat Leewards 138 & 98 all out (Greaves 56*, Doram 16; Khary Pierre 4-37) by an innings and 271 runs

The Trinidad and Tobago Red Force earned the first victory of this season’s West Indies Championship, romping to an emphatic innings and 271-run win inside three days over the Leeward Islands Hurricanes at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua and Barbuda.

Overnight batters Amir Jangoo and Terrance Hinds both went on to achieve milestones as the Red Force racked up a first-innings lead of 369 after adding 127 runs to their overnight 380 for 5 to declare on 507 in 145 overs, without losing any wickets on the day.

Jangoo added 70 to notch an unbeaten double-ton (203), alongside Terrance Hinds, who was also left unbeaten while adding 45 to his overnight 55 for an even 100.

Khary Pierre then grabbed figures of 4 for 37 to help dismiss the Hurricanes for 98 in 52.3 overs, despite an unbeaten 56 from Justin Greaves. There were two wickets apiece for Bryan Charles (2/15) and Anderson Phillip (2/18). Seamer Jayden Seales claimed 1 for 16 in 12 overs.

Jangoo's century helps Red Force build 242-run lead against Hurricanes

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:10:54 GMT

The Guyana-Windwards and Jamaica-Barbados match-ups are being closely contested

T&T 380 for 5 (Jangoo 133*, Da Silva 62; Thomas 3-82) lead Leewards 138 all out (Hamilton 44, Andrew 27, Charles 3-9) by 242 runs

The West Indies Championship continued on Monday with the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force building a 242-run first-innings lead over the Leeward Islands Hurricanes at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua and Barbuda in what has been the most dominant first-round display.

Replying to the Leeward Islands Hurricanes' total of 138 all out, Amir Jangoo’s magnificent unbeaten knock of 133 propelled the Red Force to 380 for 5 at stumps on Monday’s second day. Captain Joshua Da Silva contributed 62, with opener Evin Lewis adding 49. Jangoo will resume batting on Day 3 alongside Terrance Hind, who ended the day on 55 not out.

Pacer Oshane Thomas has so far claimed figures of 3 for 82 for the Hurricanes. T&T had begun the day on 62 without loss.

Government of Antigua and Barbuda throws support behind High-Performance Campus

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:43:47 GMT

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has welcomed the approval by the government of Antigua and Barbuda for the establishment of a landmark Cricket West Indies Campus and high-performance center at Coolidge in Antigua, describing the initiative as a transformational investment in the future of West Indies cricket.

The project, which will be implemented in phases between 2026 and 2030, will see the redevelopment of the 20-acre campus in Coolidge now solely owned by CWI to create a fully integrated ecosystem for elite cricket development, sports science, education, and commercial activity.

This proposal was approved by the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda following a recent meeting with Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Minister of Sport Daryl Matthew, where the details of the project were shared by CWI representatives, including President Dr. The Hon. Kishore Shallow and CEO Chris Dehring.

Wickham's century, Motie's 6-fer highlight return of 4-Day Championship

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:48:36 GMT

Ackeem Auguste (95) was among the standout performers on Day 1

Barbados Pride

Jamaica 17 without loss (McKenzie 8*, Campbell 3*) trail Barbados 348 (Wickham 153, Mayers 64, Marquino Mindley 4-32) by 331 runs

The 2026 West Indies Championship bowled off on Sunday with all six contesting teams in action across three venues in its new format.

Kevin Wickham’s magnificent 153 against the Jamaica Scorpions at Chedwin Park was the highlight of Day 1 action. Wickham starred for Barbados Pride, who compiled 348 in 81.4 overs, batting first. He shared in a 117-run fourth-wicket stand with Kyle Mayers, who contributed 64, before adding 130 runs with Shamar Springer (40) for the sixth wicket.

Marquino Mindley (4/32) and Peat Salmon (4/104) led the Scorpions attack before openers Kirk McKenzie (8*) and John Campbell (3*) survived a tricky six overs for the hosts, who got to stumps at 17 without loss, 331 runs behind the visitors.

Sinclair’s non-inclusion in Harpy Eagles squad driven by ‘disciplinary issues'

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:01:28 GMT

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.”

Men’s Regional U-15: Windwards, T&T and Guyana earn series wins

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:38:04 GMT

Jamaica get consolation victory over T&T

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.

CWI stands firm on decision to withhold 2024 Super50 Cup prize money

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:25:27 GMT

“No winner, no prize"

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.”