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Gayle drops bombshell on captaincy, Test cricket

Tue, May 12, '09

Chris Gayle is about to quit the captaincy of the West Indies team and won't be sad if Test cricket disappeared and was replaced by the Twenty20 format.

That's the takeaway from an eyebrow-raising interview between the West Indies captain and the Guardian newspaper in England. Some highlights:

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Edwards outstanding on opening day

Wed, May 6, '09

Fidel Edwards started the two-match Test Series against England in fine fashion as he grabbed four wickets on the opening day of the 1st Test at Lord’s.

The 27-year-old bowled with great pace and hostility to take 4-53 from 19 overs as he again proved to be a wicket-taker. England closed on 289-7, with Ravi Bopara holding the innings together with 118 not out.

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Donald Peters out as WICB CEO

Thu, Apr 30, '09

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) today announced it had received and accepted the resignation of Donald Peters as chief executive officer.

The resignation takes effect today. In the interim, former CEO Stephen Camacho will assume the post.

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Taylor makes return to Windies

Wed, Apr 29, '09

Fast bowler Jerome Taylor has joined the West Indies team for the upcoming series against England and said he is eagerly looking forward to the challenge.

The athletic 24-year-old was comfortable as he bowled in the nets at Derby County Club on Wednesday as the West Indies had a three-hour training session in preparation for the four-day first-class match against England Lions.

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Sarwan ready for major role at Number 3

Wed, Apr 29, '09

Ramnaresh Sarwan is looking to do all he can to help the West Indies retain the Wisden Trophy. The right-handed stroke-maker was the star performer when the Windies won the coveted trophy during the Digicel Series in the Caribbean in February and March. Now the challenge is different -- the West Indies face England on their home soil for two Test matches in May.

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