Tue, Aug 20, '24
The pitches for the first two matches at New York's Nassau County Stadium during the men's T20 World Cup 2024, as well as the one for the semi-final between Afghanistan and South Africa at the Brian Lara Academy in Tarouba, have been rated "unsatisfactory" by the ICC.
The verdict comes nearly two months after the tournament, which India won by beating South Africa in the final.
In those two games in New York, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 77 against South Africa on June 3, and Ireland were shot out for 96 by India two days later.
In the second game, a number of players from the two sides copped blows on the body as a result of the uneven bounce. Rohit Sharma had to retire hurt as a precautionary measure after being hit on the upper arm by Josh Little. Rishabh Pant, too, was struck on the body by Little, while Ireland's Harry Tector was struck on the finger by a short ball from Jasprit Bumrah.
Mon, Aug 19, '24
ST. JOHN'S, ANTIGUA – Cricket West Indies (CWI) will hold elections for the office of the Vice President on September 20, 2024. On Tuesday, August 8, 2024, at a Board of Directors meeting, in consideration of the recent judicial pronouncement from the High Court of Guyana concerning the challenge to the Vice President's election initiated by the Guyana Cricket Board, the decision was made to have the re-elections as soon as possible. This decision means that Mr. Azim Bassarath has vacated the office of Vice President for CWI.
Commenting on the Board's position, CWI President Dr Kishore Shallow said,
"This situation presents an invaluable opportunity to strengthen the CWI Memorandum and Articles of Association. Over time, policies and frameworks will always be tested. As a Board, we must remain open-minded and committed to evolving in all aspects; this circumstance is a testament to such fact," said Dr Shallow.
Mon, Aug 19, '24
to defeat Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) by eight wickets in the second series of games in the West Indies Rising Stars Men’s U17 two-day competition at the Inshan Ali Park, Trinidad and Tobago.
Resuming the day on 13/0, Trinidad lost their first five wickets with the addition of only 18 runs. Fast bowler Jakeem Pollard picked up three wickets while Xaundre Baptiste and Damani Roach chipped in with one each during the early period of play. T&T struggled at 31/5 with an overall lead of 56.
In other scores:
- Windward Islands 92 & 159/9
- Jamaica 48 & 177/9
- Match drawn
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- Leeward Islands 144 & 127
- Guyana 176 & 96/0
- Guyana won by 10 wickets
Mon, Aug 19, '24
West Indies’ Under-19 women’s team will bowl off their 2025 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against defending champions India when the tournament gets under way next January.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the schedule for the tournament yesterday. It will feature 16 teams and run from January 18 to February 2, 2025 in Malaysia.
Malaysia will be the sole hosts of the World Cup following Thailand’s withdrawal as co-hosts.
The West Indies, who have been drawn in Group A alongside the defending champs, Sri Lanka and hosts Malaysia, will face India on January 19, with hosts Malaysia facing Sri Lanka earlier in the day at Bayuemas Oval.
The second edition of the competition follows a successful inauguration in South Africa in 2023, where India beat England by seven wickets in a thrilling final to be crowned the first-ever winners.
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Sun, Aug 18, '24
Cricket West Indies (CWI) is excited to announce the West Indies U19 Women’s Squad selected for the upcoming tour of the United Kingdom. This tour is a crucial part of the team’s preparation for the ICC Women’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup, set to take place in January 2025 in Malaysia.
The tour will see the team participate in a series of highly competitive matches, including an England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) development tournament. This tournament will feature teams from Scotland and Ireland, with the West Indies U19 Women’s team guaranteed three T20 matches. In addition, three fixtures have been scheduled against an ECB Southern Under 19 Women’s Regional Team, comprising two days of T20 doubleheaders and a 30-over match on the third day.