Darren Bravo ensures West Indies ease to 3-0 ODI series success
West Indies completed a 3-0 one-day series whitewash of Zimbabwe with a five-wicket win in the final game.
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February 2013 News Archive
West Indies name quad for two-match T20 Series against Zimbabwe
St George’s Grenada – The West Indies Cricket Board’s Selection Panel has named the 13-man squad for the upcoming two-match T20 International Series as the World Champions take on Zimbabwe
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WICB, Windies salute Sir Everton Weekes on his 88th birthday
St George’s, Grenada – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and the West Indies Cricket Team have extended heartiest birthday greetings to West Indies legend Sir Everton who celebrates his 88th birthday on Tuesday. Sir Everton is one of the most prolific batsmen in the history of the game and one of the most popular West Indies cricketers of all time.Sir Everton was born in Barbados on February 26, 1925. He was a member of the famous Three Ws – which also included Sir Frank Worrell and Sir Clyde Walcott. Sir Everton represented the West Indies in 48 Test matches between from 1948 and 1958. He made 4,455 runs at the impressive average of 58.61 runs per innings. He made 15 Test centuries – including a record five in consecutive innings.
Dr Julian Hunte, President of the West Indies Cricket Board, saluted the legend on his special day.
“On behalf of the West Indies Cricket Board, the West Indies Team and cricket lovers all across the Caribbean I want to send heartfelt greetings to the great Sir Everton Weekes on reaching this milestone in his life. He was one of our greatest cricketers and a true ambassador for the game. We hope he enjoys his birthday,” said Dr Hunte.
“Sir Everton belongs to a special group of West Indian cricketers. He was a pioneer in the early days of West Indies cricket and paved the way for what we have today. He is still very much involved in the game and he remains a cheerful, respectful and respected gentleman. Everyone is a fan of Sir Everton.”
WICB announces nominations for Presidency and Vice Presidency
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday March 27, 2013 in Barbados. As part of the AGM, elections will be held for the positions of President and Vice President of the WICB.
The following nominations were received (all in alphabetical order):
For President
Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron
Dr. The Honourable Julian R Hunte
For Vice President
Joel Garner
Emmanuel Nanthan
The voting members of the WICB are the shareholders and are as follows (in alphabetical order):
Barbados Cricket Association – 2 votes
Guyana Cricket Board – 2 votes
Jamaica Cricket Association – 2 votes
Leeward Islands Cricket Association – 2 votes
Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board – 2 votes
Windward Islands Cricket Board of Control – 2 votes
