March 2012 News Archive

Windies v Australia News Topic

West Indies beat Aussies to draw T20 series

Sat, Mar 31, '12

(Reuters) - Dwayne Smith smashed a half-century before Fidel Edwards and Marlon Samuels bowled superbly to lead West Indies to a 14-run win over Australia in their second Twenty20 international on Friday.

Smith belted 63 off just 34 balls, featuring six boundaries and four sixes, to get West Indies off to a great start at Kensington Oval in Barbados.

Smith's fellow opener Johnson Charles chipped in with 37 before the Australian bowlers, led by paceman Brett Lee (3-23), fought back and bowled the home team out for 160.

more at Reuters

0 comments Read full article →
Jamaica News Topic

Nash hasn't given up on Windies career

Thu, Mar 29, '12

Brendan Nash is hoping a stint with Kent in county cricket will reignite his international career with the West Indies.

The 34-year-old left-hander, who arrived in the county last weekend, has previously worked with Kent head coach Jimmy Adams in Jamaica and said he played a part in his decision to commit to playing for the full summer at St Lawrence.

0 comments Read full article →