June 2013 News Archive

Media Watch News Topic

West Indies prevail in low-scoring thriller

Whatever your persuasion when it comes to one-day cricket the Champions Trophy looks set to offer something for everyone. After the high-scoring opening match in Cardiff, there was a low-scoring nail-biter at The Oval with West Indies surviving major problems against Pakistan's pace and spin combination to secure a priceless two-wicket victory.

 

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Look De Story News Topic

WICB salutes Sunil Narine as he rises to top in ODI Rankings

St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board has saluted West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine on his recent elevation to the number one position in the ICC One-Day International Rankings. In a message of congratulations, WICB President Mr Dave Cameron also urged the young spinner to maintain his high standards.


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Windies 'A' News Topic

Batsmen dominate Day 2 of 1st 'Test'

By CMC.

BASSETERRE, St Kitts – Left-hander Assad Fudadin was eyeing a century as West Indies A made a strong reply on the second day of the opening four-day “Test” against Sri Lanka A here Thursday.

The Guyanese, opening the batting, finished the day on 81 not out, laying the foundation for the hosts’ 147 for one in their first innings at Warner Park.

Earlier, Sri Lanka A converted their overnight 310 for five into an imposing 472 all out, driven largely by Chathuranga de Silva’s 109.

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Windies 'A' News Topic

Miller shines but Sri Lanka A on top

BASSETERRE, St Kitts – Left-arm spinner continued to press his claims for a senior team place with a four-wicket haul but his effort was outshone by Dimuth Karunaratne’s century, on the opening day of the first four-day “Test” between West Indies A and Sri Lanka A here Wednesday.

At the close, Sri Lanka were 310 for five, after winning the toss and opting to bat first at Warner Park.

The left-handed Karunaratne made 101, and was supported by Kithuruwan Vithanage with 62, opening partner Udara Jayasundara who made 57, and Ashan Priyanjana who chipped in with a cameo unbeaten 51.

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