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Grave says CWI looking for ‘best opportunity’ for Gayle send-off
Cricket West Indies chief executive, Johnny Grave, has given the assurance that veteran left-hander Chris Gayle will be given a fitting send-off, despite being left out of squads to face Ireland and England later this month. The 42-year-old Gayle delayed his retirement following the conclusion of last year’s Twenty20 World Cup, indicating his desire to…
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Sports Development Camp targets skills learning
Developing a new skill or experiencing play a different sport were all in evidence as the Sports Development Camp organised by the Helping Hand Foundation get under the way at the Mack Pond Sports Complex, All Saints. About 30 boys and girls between ages 5-16 years were put the through their paces by coaches Oslyn…
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Chris Gayle not selected for Ireland, England series
The Cricket West Indies (CWI) interim selection panel has announced the squads for the forthcoming series against Ireland and England. A notable absence on the T20 squad for the one-off T20 against Ireland is veteran batsman Chris Gayle. Gayle, 42, was expected to get a send-off in front of his home crowd at Sabina Park,…
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Thanks and Bye Chris
By Rany Felix And so the sun has seemingly set on the career of one of the leading West Indies batsman in the modern game of cricket. I write this with no apology and no fear of contradiction. Love or despise him, say whatever you want about him, bring out his many infractions and distractions…
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Holiday message from SWAT
The Sailing Week Antigua Team sends you Caribbean sunshine and wishes you all the best for the festive season. It has been another extremely challenging year for all, especially those who travel to and from our shores. But we continue to be optimistic that we can look forward to better days as we learn to navigate life in…
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West Indies vs England 2022 tickets on general sale from today
Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced that tickets are now on general sale for the West Indies vs England five-match T20I Series and three-match Test Series in 2022. Fans can register for their new ticket accounts at www.windiescricket.com/tickets and purchase their selected seats in advance for any individual match day or special five-day Test season…
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Joint statement by PCB and CWI
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) have issued a joint statement after five more positive cases were reported in the West Indies camp following Wednesday’s PCR testing, raising the total number of positive cases to nine since their arrival in Karachi on December 9. On Thursday morning and as part of…
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4 members of West Indies touring party test positive for COVID-19
TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS VIA WHATSAPP, SAVE OUR NUMBER 268-722-8466 AND SEND US A MESSAGE WITH THE WORDS: ADD ME Following PCR tests administered on arrival in Pakistan, Cricket West Indies (CWI) can confirm that four members of the West Indies touring party have tested positive for COVID-19 and will now undergo a period of self-isolation.…
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CWI and LICB pay tribute to King Frank-I, cricket historian and commentator
TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS VIA WHATSAPP, SAVE OUR NUMBER 268-722-8466 AND SEND US A MESSAGE WITH THE WORDS: ADD ME Cricket West Indies (CWI) and Leeward Islands Cricket Board (LICB) paid tribute to Franklyn Francis, who passed away on Monday. Known as “King Frank-I”, he was a respected cricket historian, broadcaster, journalist and social activist in…
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A Grand Return for Antigua Sailing Week
TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS VIA WHATSAPP, SAVE OUR NUMBER 268-722-8466 AND SEND US A MESSAGE WITH THE WORDS: ADD ME With less than five months to the start of Antigua Sailing Week, over 60 boats are already on the scratch sheet including monohulls and multihulls. A huge variety of sailors from around the world are relishing…
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U.S. Embassy launches ESports Club at American Corner Antigua
Caption: L-R – Elijah James- General Manager and Mentor of the Antigua and Barbuda Esports Club and Mrs. Ryllis Mannix- Library Director of the National Public Library of Antigua and Barbuda A virtual opening ceremony launched the Antigua and Barbuda Esports Club at the American Corner on November 18. Permanent Secretary Rosa Greenaway of the Antigua…