February 2021 News Archive

Media Watch News Topic

'Strong case' for Brathwaite to replace Holder — Murray

Fri, Feb 19, '21

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Former Test Vice-Captain Deryck Murray believes West Indies could benefit from Kraigg Brathwaite's retention as captain for next month's Test series against Sri Lanka, and regular skipper Jason Holder focusing on his role as an all-rounder in the setup.

Brathwaite has drawn widespread praise for inspiring an inexperienced West Indies to a resounding 2-0 series win over Bangladesh — the first time in nearly a decade the Caribbean side have won two Tests on away soil.

And Murray said once selectors retained the core of the squad from the Bangladesh tour for the upcoming series, there was a “strong case” for Brathwaite replacing Holder.

“I do not discard Kraigg Brathwaite as captain automatically, so we need to look at what happens between now and [the Sri Lanka series]… what is the team we are going to put together,” Murray said.

“And if it is that four or five [members] of this team that has just completed the game in Bangladesh are going to be in that team [for Sri Lanka], there's a strong case for [retaining Brathwaite].”

Read more at The Jamaica Observer

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Regional Super50 News Topic

CG Insurance Super50 Cup: Match 11

Fri, Feb 19, '21

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Fast bowler Akeem Jordan took the third five-wicket haul of his List A career to bowl Barbados Pride to a huge win over Windward Islands Volcanoes on Thursday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Operating from the Sir Andy Roberts End, Jordan ended with 5-26 in a superb ten-over spell to dismiss Volcanoes for 113 in the 35th over – as Barbados won by 173 runs.

Jordan made an impactful return to the starting XI and was the obvious choice for the CG Insurance Man-of-the-Match award. He struck twice in the 14th over when opener Andre Fletcher hit a powerful drive to mid-off and was well caught by Jason Holder diving forward. Kevin Stoute fell two balls later, as he received sharp, lifting delivery which took under-edge and was taken by keeper Shai Hope.

Full scoreboard here: http://bit.ly/s50livescorematch11

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Regional Super50 News Topic

CG Insurance Super50 Cup: Technical Committee approves injury replacements

Fri, Feb 19, '21

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Technical Committee for the CG Insurance Super50 Cup has approved injury replacements for the Barbados Pride and Leeward Islands Hurricanes for the remainder of the tournament, following injuries to three players.

Kyle Hope and Shai Hope have been named as replacements for Dominic Drakes (knee injury) and Keon Harding (hip injury) in the Barbados Pride squad. Both players have tested negative for COVID-19 after recovering from the virus following positive COVID tests before the start of the CG Insurance Super50 Cup.

Kofi James has been named to replace Nino Henry (groin injury) in the Leeward Islands Hurricanes squad.

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WICB News Topic

Anand Sanasie confirms challenge to Ricky Skerritt for CWI presidency

Thu, Feb 18, '21

Secretary of the Guyana Cricket Board Anand Sanasie has confirmed to Sportsmax.TV that he will challenge incumbent Ricky Skerritt for the presidency of Cricket West Indies at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) set for March 29.

“I can confirm that I have been nominated by two full members,” Sanasie told Sportsmax.TV today. he declined to elaborate saying he will be issuing a formal statement on his intentions between tonight and Thursday morning.

Sanasie's confirmation came after cricket commentator and talk show host Andrew Mason reported that Sanasie, the long-serving secretary of the Guyana Cricket Board will challenge Skerritt for the presidency and that his likely running mate will be Calvin Hope, Vice President of the Barbados Cricket Board, who is also a CWI Director.

Read more at SportsMax

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Regional Super50 News Topic

CG Insurance Super50 Cup: Match 10

Thu, Feb 18, '21

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Trinidad & Tobago Red Force maintained their unbeaten run in the CG Insurance Super50 Cup with a nine-wicket win over Leeward Islands Hurricanes at Coolidge Cricket Ground on Wednesday night. The Red Force bowled out the home side for 129 and then motored to 130-1 off 24.5 overs. It was their fourth win and earned them a spot in the semi-finals.

Sunil Narine, playing his 100th List A match, was brilliant as he took 3-36 from his 10 overs. One of his wickets came from a perfectly flighted off-break which turned a long way and rattled the stumps of Terrence Warde. Fast bowler Ravi Rampaul was named the CG Insurance Man-of-the-Match. He bowled an excellent new-ball spell and took 3-17 from seven overs. The top score came from opener Kieran Powell (29), while Hayden Walsh jr chipped in with 26.

Full scoreboard here: http://bit.ly/s50livescorecardmatch10

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