Sat, Dec 6, '14
Miller does Jamaica recovery after scare
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Seventeen wickets tumbled at Sabina Park here Friday but Jamaica Franchise emerged with the honours on the opening day of their fourth round WICB Professional League clash with the luckless Leeward Islands Hurricanes.
Sent in, the Leewards were bundled out for 103 and Jamaica then recovered from a perilous position of 87 for seven, to reach 165 without further loss at the close.
The hosts were bailed out by the efforts of tail-enders Nikita Miller who struck 50 not out and Damian Jacobs, who finished unbeaten on 33, the pair posting a critical 78 for the eighth wicket.
Jaguars hit back to take Day 1 honours
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Another middle order collapse hampered Trinidad and Tobago Red Force as they once again wasted a position of strength, on the opening day of their fourth round clash with leaders Guyana Jaguars here Friday.
Cruising at 169 for three in the final session at Queen’s Park Oval, T&T lost their last seven wickets for just 29 runs to lose the momentum in the WICB Professional Cricket League fourth round battle.
At the close, however, T&T had already hit back as seamer and captain Rayad Emrit picked off Trevon for Griffith for eight, to leave the Jaguars on 27 for one.
They trail by 171 runs heading into Saturday’s second day.
Chase, Hope steady Pride with 50s
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Rookies Roston Chase and Shai Hope struck half-centuries as Barbados Pride kept Windward Islands Volcanoes in the field for the entire opening day of their fourth round match here Friday.
Winning the toss and opting to bat first in the WICB Professional Cricket League contest, Barbados finished the day on 230 for five, to take the early initiative at Arnos Vale.
Chase was unbeaten on 56 while Hope carved out his maiden first class half-century when he scored exactly 50. Left-handed opener Omar Phillips was going well before he was forced to retire hurt for 38 after being struck in the head.
Captain Carlos Brathwaite was unbeaten on 25 and Jonathan Carter also chipped in with 25.
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Fri, Dec 5, '14
The Melbourne Renegades have announced the signing of powerful Jamaican all-rounder Andre Russell for the upcoming KFC T20 Big Bash League season. A member of the West Indies One Day and T20-teams, Russell is seen as one of the most exciting talents to emerge from the Caribbean in recent times and will join West Indian team mate Dwayne Bravo at Etihad Stadium in BBL|04. Russell is a damaging all-rounder with his fast bowling and power hitting abilities. “I’m really looking forward to getting to Australia and playing a key role for the Melbourne Renegades this season,” Russell said. “The
Renegades have a talented squad this year with a good mix of big hitters and great bowlers so I want to contribute to the team in both areas this season. The Melbourne crowds are well-known for being passionate about sport and I’m excited to experience that atmosphere at Etihad Stadium.” Melbourne Renegades Head Coach Simon Helmot said Russell was an excellent addition to the team and a boost to the club’s bowling stocks. -
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Thu, Dec 4, '14
Members of the West Indies team pay tribute to Phillip Hughes during their training session at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Thursday, December 4. WICB Media Photo/Philip Spooner
Thu, Dec 4, '14 by MARK NICHOLAS
Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke broke down in tears as he paid tribute to friend and team-mate Phillip Hughes at the batsman’s funeral.
Hughes, 25, died last week after being hit by a ball during a match in Sydney.
His death stunned Australia and the funeral was broadcast live to millions of people on national television and on big screens in major cities.
Around 5,000 people attended the service in Hughes’s hometown of Macksville, New South Wales.
The service was also shown at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where Hughes suffered the injury during a state match on Tuesday, November 25. He died two days later.
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Thu, Dec 4, '14
The coffin of fallen Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes is carried during his funeral on Wednesday.
The coffin of fallen Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes is carried during his funeral on Wednesday.
Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke broke down in tears as he paid tribute to friend and team-mate Phillip Hughes at the batsman’s funeral.
Hughes, 25, died last week after being hit by a ball during a match in Sydney.
His death stunned Australia and the funeral was broadcast live to millions of people on national television and on big screens in major cities.
Around 5,000 people attended the service in Hughes’s hometown of Macksville, New South Wales.
The service was also shown at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where Hughes suffered the injury during a state match on Tuesday, November 25. He died two days later.
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