Sat, Sep 13, '14
Given that only a small crowd came to the Beausejour Stadium to watch West Indies' 500th Test match, the swaying fortunes of West Indies and Bangladesh was what illuminated the occasion. The first day of the second Test could have gone either way. In the end, it was the home side who emerged happier, but not to the extent they may have imagined at the end of a wicketless first session.
West Indies were 246 for three at stumps, a score that reflected the fact that they did not take full advantage of a 143-run opening partnership between Kraigg Brathwaite and the debutant Leon Johnson. It also flattered them, since they lost their way in the final session and Bangladesh bowled well but dropped some important catches.
Sat, Sep 13, '14 by ARUNABHA SENGUPTA & ABHISHEK MUKHERJEE
If all goes well, West Indies will play their 500th Test at Gros Islet against Bangladesh on September 12. Arunabha Sengupta and Abhishek Mukherjee delve into a convoluted conversation to dig out an all-time West Indian XI.
West Indies are all set to become the third side after England (952 Tests ) and Australia (767 Tests) to play 500 Tests. It had all started during Learie Constantine’s era before World War II, an era when George Headley shone like a beacon among his contemporaries.
Then came the Ws — Everton Weekes, Clyde Walcott, and perhaps the greatest ambassador of the sport, Frank Worrell; the peerless Garry Sobers and the inimitable Rohan Kanhai; and after a brief lull came Clive Lloyd’s army that ruled the world the way few have.
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Sat, Sep 13, '14
GROS ISLET, St Lucia (CMC) — West Indies will hope to mark their 500th Test with a victory when they face Bangladesh in the second and final Test at the Beausejour Cricket Ground here today.
They swept aside the visitors by 10 wickets in the first encounter at Arnos Vale last week and with the added motivation of the historical landmark, will again fancy their chances of an equally dominant win.
Sat, Sep 13, '14
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Tremayne Smartt’s five-wicket haul and Deandra Dottin’s attacking half-century fired West Indies Women to a five-wicket victory and to a crucial 1-0 lead in the four-match One-Day International series against New Zealand.
Chasing a paltry 143 for victory, West Indies waltzed to their target off 40.1 overs at Warner Park, with Dottin hammering an attractive 60 off 77 deliveries.
Fri, Sep 12, '14
Kieron Pollard has been named Mumbai Indians captain for the Champions League Twenty20 after Rohit Sharma was ruled out with injuries. Pollard has been with Mumbai since 2010, but has not led the team before this tournament. He had been captain of Barbados Tridents, winners of the Caribbean Premier League this season.
Anil Kumble, the Mumbai team mentor, welcomed the appointment. "I am confident that Kieron with his varied experience and impressive track record, will rise to the occasion, and align the Mumbai Indians for a competitive performance," he said.