Changing of the guard as Williams to lead Jamaica for Regional Women’s Super50 Cup
Fri, Feb 21, '25
When Jamaica bow into action in the Regional Women’s Super 50 tournament on February 24 against Trinidad & Tobago in St Kitts, they will have a new captain, as Rashada Williams has taken over the reins from veteran Stafanie Taylor.
Jamaica will be looking to reclaim glory under the guidance of Williams who will be supported by Taylor who will serve as vice-captain.
The 14-member squad coached by Shane Brooks, features a blend of youth and experience with versatile all-rounders Neisha-Ann Waisome and the returning Roshana Outar joining players the likes of Vanessa Watts and West Indies batter Chedean Nation.
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Holder set to return for Barbados, sets sights on Australia Test Series
Fri, Feb 21, '25
Jason Holder has made himself available to represent Barbados Pride in the upcoming matches in the West Indies Championship, the regional four-day first-class cricket competition. The world-rated allrounder said he is looking forward to the next round of matches on March 5-8 when the Bajans face Combined Campuses and Colleges at Kensington Oval. He missed the opening three rounds due to commitments on the global T20 circuit in the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh.
“I have been in contact with the Chairman of Selectors and informed him of my availability. I’m happy to be back and want to represent Barbados once again. Last year I played two games for Barbados. Representing my country means a lot to me. I want to continue to make a contribution to Barbados cricket on and off the field,” Holder said.
The former West Indies captain in all formats, also has his eyes fixed on a recall to the West Indies Test team for the upcoming three-match home series against Australia and the five T20 Internationals which follow in June and July. The opening match will be at Kensington Oval on June 26-29.
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If the shoe fits: West Indies' Chinelle Henry ready to step up for Alyssa Healy
Wed, Feb 19, '25
Alyssa Healy leaves some big shoes to fill, but Chinelle Henry is ready to step in for UP Warriorz and make an unexpected WPL debut she hopes will be the start of something huge.
Henry, the powerful West Indies middle-order batter and handy fast bowler, received a late call-up to the tournament as a replacement for Australia captain Healy, who is recovering from a stress injury in her foot, and while she is yet to play a game, she wants to make her inclusion count.
"This is a really huge, huge opportunity for me," Henry told ESPNcricinfo's Powerplay podcast. "My only other franchise league would've been the CPL, so to be a part of one of the biggest franchises around in female cricket in the WPL is a really big thing for my career going forward. Next year maybe I could secure a place to be actually a part of a team permanently coming in the next edition of the WPL, so this year is definitely kind of like a test run, a trial run, for me.
"Coming in has a replacement, that's a huge set of responsibilities on me, huge shoes to fill. The atmosphere playing along with some of the best in the world from their respective regions is going to be huge. This will be a lot of learning this year and I'm hoping that I can actually go there and deliver on the field when called upon, because that's the reason why I'm here. Obviously they saw something. Healy, unfortunately the team lost to injury, and to be that replacement is a huge honour."
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Nixon replaces Chanderpaul for Falcons’ second CPL season
Tue, Feb 18, '25
THE ANTIGUA and Barbuda Falcons have named Paul Nixon as their new head coach for the 2025 season of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Nixon, a former England wicketkeeper, replaces former West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who was head coach during the 2024 tournament.
The 54-year-old has held several head coaching positions around the world and previously coached the Jamaica Tallawahs in the CPL.
Nixon said he was honoured to have been selected and hoped to lead the Falcons to success in this year’s competition.
“It is a great honour to accept the invitation to serve as head coach for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons this year.
Sammy says better balance being struck between WI and franchise commitments
Tue, Feb 18, '25
Despite years of concerns with top West Indies players prioritising franchise leagues, Head Coach Daren Sammy says he has made a breakthrough in making the players more committed to the team.
Sammy, who captained the Windies to two T20 World Cup titles, has overseen the One-Day international (ODI) and T20 teams since May 2023 and was given the additional responsibility of the Test team in December.
Over the years, players from the region have actively competed in lucrative franchise T20 and T10 leagues around the world, including countries such as India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
The players have received criticism from supporters and past players for turning down selection for the Windies, instead opting to play in franchise leagues.
However, Sammy says they now have a mutual understanding which should decrease the problem going forward.
“We understand the scheme of cricket now, how franchise cricket has really dominated over the last decade or so, especially for us West Indians. It has been the most difficult in any of the other countries because our players have been sought-after across the globe,” he said recently on Mbwanga Media, based in South Africa.
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