President Dr. Kishore Shallow reflects on the West Indies' induction into Women's international cricket:
Today (May 7), we proudly commemorate the 50th anniversary of a defining moment in Caribbean cricket, the first international match played by the West Indies Women’s team in 1976. That historic encounter against Australia marked far more than the start of a series; it signalled the arrival of West Indies women on the global stage and the formal beginning of a journey that continues to inspire generations.
Led by the pioneering Louise Browne, who had the honour of captaining the side and facing the very first ball, that team embodied courage, resilience, and belief at a time when opportunities for women in cricket were limited.