WEST INDIES fast-bowling legend and former commentator Michael Holding has called on Cricket West Indies (CWI) administrators and the administrators of the various territorial boards to “clean up their act” to push the Caribbean game forward. Speaking virtually during the morning session at the Caricom Regional Cricket Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain on Thursday, Holding, known in his playing days as the “Whispering Death,” made a passionate and emotional call for more transparency and better practices by the regional bodies. Holding said he was “depressed” after reading CWI’s ..read more

GUYANA President Dr Irfan Ali has announced Guyana’s plans to launch a World Super League Twenty/20 tournament in the near future — a tournament which he hopes will serve as a replacement to the now defunct Champions League T20. Ali made the announcement during his virtual presentation on day one of the April 25-26 Caricom Regional Cricket Conference — Reinvigorating West Indies Cricket — at the Hyatt Regency, PoS. If the vision of Ali and the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) comes to life, the World Super League tournament will see Guyana hosting eight of the world’s best franchise teams in an exci ..read more

TRINIDAD and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) president Azim Bassarath says the local cricket body will be willing to support the recommendations that will be made at the end of the April 25-26 Caricom Regional Cricket Conference — Reinvigorating West Indies Cricket — which is being held at the Hyatt Regency in PoS. Bassarath made the remarks during day one of the conference on Thursday as he fielded questions from the media. “Some of the things that were raised and the recommendations on the floor from the prime ministers, I think Cricket West Indies (CWI) has to give it serious consideration,” sa ..read more

Considering the rapid development of cricket in the Americas as a “growing threat to West Indies Cricket”, President Dr. Irfaan Ali urged Caribbean stakeholders to push to become the overarching governing body for the sport in the Americas. “We have threats with the growing North American cricket, which can bring in a lot more fans and a lot more revenue. I believe we need to examine whether we can move the West Indies Cricket Board [Cricket West Indies] to the American Cricket Board because we have to now work toward owning cricket in the Americas. “How do we develop a strategy where West Ind ..read more

Newly elected President of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), Dr Donovan Bennett, says it will be all about cricket during his tenure after his comprehensive victory at the polls over Wilford ‘Billy’ Heaven following the election of officers for at the JCA’s annual general meeting held at the Jamaica Conference Centre yesterday. After a lengthy delay due to the finalisation of the voters’ list, Bennett secured 67 votes to Heaven’s 30 after 97 delegates cast their votes. From the outset, there was an air of confidence in the Bennett camp, and whispers of a landslide victory punctuated the ..read more

Dr. Kishore Shallow, President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), eagerly anticipates the forthcoming Regional Conference on West Indies Cricket, slated for 25-26 April 2024 at the Hyatt Regency in Trinidad and Tobago. As stakeholders convene under the banner "Reinvigorating West Indies Cricket - A Symposium for Strategic Collaboration and Innovation," Dr. Shallow acknowledges the significant strides taken by CWI as it navigates a new four-year cycle and strategic plan. "While we have made considerable progress within CWI, setting the stage for a brighter future for West Indies Cricket, it's essent ..read more

Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to unveil the squad selected for the upcoming West Indies Academy tour of Ireland, slated from June 8th to June 29th, 2024. This tour will comprise five matches, encompassing three 50-over matches and two four-day matches against Ireland’s Emerging Men’s Team. It signifies a reciprocal tour following Ireland's visit to the West Indies in November 2023. "We continue to be methodical in our approach by exposing our academy players to various opposition and conditions across different formats. This is key to their development and fosters resilience and adaptab ..read more

CAPTAIN HAYLEY Matthews carved out her second hundred of the series as West Indies Women completed a whitewash of Pakistan Women with an 88-run victory in the final One-Day International at the National Bank Stadium yesterday. Choosing to bat first, the right-handed opener lashed 141 off 149 deliveries to power her side to 278 for six off their 50 overs. Former captain Stafanie Taylor chipped in with 47 off 62 balls while vice-captain Shemaine Campbelle struck 38 off 58 deliveries. Matthews then weighed in with her off spin, finishing with two for 26 to help limit the hosts to 190 all out in ..read more

Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) incumbent President Wilford “Billy” Heaven has defended the work of his administration even as his detractors point to what they claim is the sport’s lack of development. Heaven, set to be challenged at the polls by his first vice-president Dr Donovan Bennett during the JCA annual general meeting at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on Thursday, told TVJ Sports last week that there have been gains during his leadership. And, in a recent letter to member clubs and parishes, Bennett explained his decision to challenge for presidency and provide ..read more

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be played in the West Indies and USA from 1-29 June 2024. The announcement comes a few weeks ahead of the start of the biggest cricket carnival spectacle ever that will inspire a new generation of fans. Bolt’s global appeal alongside his out of this world athletic achievements and ability to transcend boundaries makes him a perfect fit for the biggest T20 World Cup ever. Bolt created history at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio ..read more