May 2013 News Archive

Commentary News Topic

Cricket calypso style – original, inimitable and entertaining

Makarand Waingankar has an interesting article on West Indian cricket posted on the Hindu. Frommhis article

To think of cricket and not think of the West Indians is impossible. Not only were they unbelievably strong from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, they also created new niches in cricket. They have always been the ultimate style icons of the game. Whatever the era or the format, aggression has been their USP. 

read the full article at the Hindu

Caribbean Premier League News Topic

West Indies Cricket Board set to earn $4.5 million from Caribbean Premier League

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) will earn $4.5 million each year from their deal with Verus International, the owners of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), a WICB Director has announced.

The WICB earnings will also include an annual licence fee of 1.5 million which takes inflation rates into account, director Baldath Mahabir has stated.

read the full article at cricketcountry

Media Watch News Topic

West Indies Cricket Kieran Powell Seals New Deal

West Indies opening batsman, Kieran Powell, has sealed a deal with the ultra-exclusive Pinneys Plantation Resort, in the Caribbean island of Nevis.

Powell, the dashing cricketer, recently described in global media reports as “enigmatic”, will partner with a leading UK-based group of companies, who are set to develop Pinneys.

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