Dottin, Henry to miss West Indies tour of England
Tue, May 13, '25
Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of England taking place from 21 May to 8 June 2025. The tour includes three T20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals to be played at several venues across the country.
The squad will be led by captain Hayley Matthews and includes a strong mix of experienced players and emerging talent eager to represent the region well and move on from their participation in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Pakistan last month.
There are two changes to the squad who contested the World Cup Qualifiers, with 20-year-old Guyanese all rounder Realeanna Grimmond and Kittitian fast bowler Jahzara Claxton replacing Jamaicans wicketkeeper/batter Rashada Williams and all-rounder Chinelle Henry, respectively.
TTCB President dismisses resignation calls
Mon, May 12, '25
President of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB), Azim Bassarath, has dismissed calls for resignations following the police visit to the Board’s headquarters last Thursday, describing the law enforcement action as part of “standard investigative procedures.”
The visit by officers to the National Cricket Centre in Balmain, Couva, resulted in the seizure of documents as part of an ongoing police investigation into the alleged misappropriation of funds by a former employee of the TTCB.
However, Bassarath was adamant that the operation was not targeted at any current TTCB official.
On Friday, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) confirmed that a “substantial quantity” of documents was seized from the TTCB offices on Thursday as part of investigations into alleged fraud-related offences by a former TTCB employee.
A TTPS press statement confirmed that members of the TTPS conducted an operation at the TTCB headquarters in Couva on Thursday and that the exercise was coordinated by Deputy Commissioner of Police Suzette Martin.
Read more at Trinidad Express
Shallow confident CWI will win case against Guyanese duo
Mon, May 12, '25
President of Cricket West Indies (CWI) Dr Kishore Shallow is not fazed by the recent move by Guyana Harpy Eagles’ players Veerasammy Permaul and Kevlon Anderson to take them to court over ball-tampering charges.
Last month, the duo filed an application in the High Court of Guyana seeking to clear their name after they were hit with level-two breaches of CWI’s Code of Conduct in their final round contest against Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in the recently concluded West Indies Championship.
They have received the full backing of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), which heavily criticised the actions of the umpires and match referee involved.
However, speaking during an interview on WESN Tv’s Face of Sports show recently, Dr Shallow said he believed CWI had a strong case.
“From CWI’s perspective on this particular matter, we believe it is done and dusted, in that the players admitted, accepted the responsibility after the charges were laid against them, they signed and we moved on.
Thrilling super over decides Cricket West Indies Regional Women’s T20 Blaze final
Mon, May 12, '25
In a rain-affected final at Arnos Vale, St. Vincent, the Cricket West Indies Regional Women’s T20 Blaze title was decided in the most dramatic of ways, with a Super Over needed to crown this year’s winner. Defending champions Jamaica faced off against Guyana in a gripping encounter that saw fortune swing in both directions, with Guyana emerging as victors in a nail-biting finish.
Jamaica, inserted to bat after losing the toss, set a target of 123 from their 20 overs. The Jamaican top order found steady contributions from Chedean Nation (35), Abigail Bryce (32), and Jodian Morgan (27). Despite their efforts, the Jamaican innings was slightly restrained, finishing at 122 for 5.
In response, Guyana’s chase was far from smooth sailing. Early breakthroughs saw them slump to 19 for 2, but a resilient fightback led by the ever-dependable Shemaine Campbelle (54) and Realeanna Grimmond (46) brought them within touching distance of the target. However, with the scores tied, the game reached an unforgettable climax when, with just one ball remaining, Guyana needed 3 to win.
Ashmini Munisar, facing the critical final delivery, blasted it straight down the wicket. A misfield from Jodian Morgan allowed the ball to go through her legs, allowing Munisar and partner Sheneta Grimond to complete two runs, levelling the scores and sending the match into a Super Over.
Read more at Irie FM
Six being interviewed for Windies Test captaincy
Thu, May 8, '25
Guyana Harpy Eagles captain Tevin Imlach is among six candidates that are presently engaged in an interview process to succeed Kraigg Brathwaite as skipper of the West Indies Test team.
This is according to prominent Barbadian cricket commentator Andrew Mason, who revealed the information via a voice-note on the digital messaging platform WhatsApp.
“The six players who were interviewed were Roston Chase, Joshua DaSilva, Tevin Imlach, Jomel Warrican, John Campbell, and Justin Greaves. I am told that two former Test captains are part of the selection process. All candidates went through psychometric testing. A second round of interviews are to be conducted shortly, after which the West Indies Test Captain will be announced” Mason noted.
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