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WICB Media Release: Darren Sammy named 15th player in ODI squad
St John’s, Antigua -- The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that all-rounder Darren Sammy will be the 15th player in the One-Day International squad for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa in South Africa.
The…
Brathwaite, Samuels lead Windies revival
Port Elizabeth, South Africa CMC -- Kraigg Brathwaite and Marlon Samuels stroked enterprising unbeaten half-centuries to rescue West Indies and lift them to a comfortable position on the third day of the second Test against South Africa…
New President plans to turn Nevis Cricket Around
Sports Page -- Mr. Denrick Liburd, the new Cricket chief on Nevis, is confident that with a no nonsense approach and the collaborative assistance of his Association members, he can be instrumental in turning Nevis Cricket around.
Liburd…
St. Kitts wins over Nevis in Carnival Match
Sports Page -- The St. Kitts senior Cricket team won over their Nevisian counterparts in a specially arranged Cricket match which was played in the heart of the carnival season, on the evening of Friday 26th December.
The match which was a…
Muhammad Ali ‘vastly improved’ after bout of pneumonia
CNN -- Famed boxer Muhammad Ali has "vastly improved" after being hospitalized over the weekend with a mild case of pneumonia, his spokesman Bob Gunnell said.
"Ali's team of doctors hopes to discharge him soon," said Gunnell.
Ali, 72, was…
Barath taking sometime away from cricket
Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Trinidad and Tobago opening batsman Adrian Barath will most likely miss the rest of the West Indies Cricket Board Professional Cricket League (PCL) after writing to the T&T Cricket Board (TTCB) asking for some…
Directors united about new ODI skipper
Port of Spain, Trinidad -- West Indies Cricket Board president Dave Cameron revealed yesterday that the Board of Directors’ approval of a new One Day International skipper was unanimous.
Earlier this month, Board of Directors were…
King of Calle to go Viral
Sports Page -- Spokesman for the newly formed KING OF CALLE club, Huje Elliot, on Tuesday confirmed that the group has made several plans towards the further promotion of the major race car on Nevis for 2014, the KING OF CALLE.
According…
Muhammad Ali in hospital with pneumonia, his spokesman says
CNN -- Famed boxer Muhammad Ali was admitted to an undisclosed hospital Saturday with pneumonia, his spokesman Bob Gunnell said.
Ali's treatment prognosis is good, he said.
"Ali, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, is being treated by…
ICC announces World Cup opening events
Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- The Melbourne celebration will involve World Cup players and legends, cultural and music performances, a spectacular fireworks display and a yet to be revealed “special moment”.
It will reflect the diversity…
Fiery Johnson knocks India out
Sports Page -- Australian resilience was writ large across a four-wicket victory over India that will look a little fortunate in the scorebook without reference to the dressing-room scenes on day one, when India seemed set fair for a mighty…
Sammy, Pollard, Bravo axed in favour of untested trio
St John’s Antigua CMC -- Uncapped all-rounder Jonathan Carter has received his maiden call-up while highly regarded all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite and seasoned campaigner Narsingh Deonarine have been recalled to the West Indies one-day squad…
Steyn six completes West Indies humiliation
Sports Page -- Dale Steyn had bided his time while South Africa built a position of supremacy against West Indies, but when he stirred the effect was lethal. West Indies were blown away within 15.3 overs, their last seven wickets falling…
Jah Bass team takes Historic Championship
Sports Page -- The Jah Bass international team romped home to a comprehensive victory in the inaugural Village Premier league (VPL) versus Butlers on Sunday 21st December at the Hard times playing field.
The Tonito Willet led team, won the…
Hazlewood inspires Australia’s fightback
Sports Page -- First India then Australia: neither side was able to take control on day two of the second Test in muggy Brisbane.
The visitors' loss of six for 87 at the steady hands of Josh Hazlewood gave the hosts a better sight of the…