One of Barbados’ oldest Cricket Clubs, Wanderers, earns a century with help of WI batsman, Kirk Edwards

West Indies A team batsman Kirk Edwards hit a match-winning century for Wanderers in the Barbados Cricket Association’s Sagicor Cup 50-over tournament on Sunday. The tall right-hander, who is among the players offered developmental contracts by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), hit 113 not out as Wanderers easily defeated the Banks CC by six [...]

WICB & DIGICEL JOIN FORCES TO LAUNCH DIGICEL YOUTH CRICKET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

West Indies Cricket Board and Digicel just announced details of their Digicel Youth Cricket Development Programme.
The two-year agreement will see youth development clinics take place in all WICB territorial boards – Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Leeward Islands, Trinidad and Tobago and the Windward Islands. Hundreds of aspiring young cricketers will be coached in the basic skills [...]

WICB provides clarifications on Sarwan, Taylor and Deonarine

The WICB has received numerous queries from the media regarding the Selection Committee not having recommended Ramnaresh Sarwan, Jerome Taylor and Narsingh Deonarine for Central Retainer or Developmental contracts for the period October 1 2010 to September 30 2011.
The WICB issues the following information as clarification:

The Team Management, Selection Committee and [...]

West Indies Players’ Association denies it stymied, delayed or breached any Agreements: WIPA President seeks Legal Advice

WIPA replies to the WICB’s Release of 24th August 2010 as follows:

There was no timeframe set out in the New York Agreement (NYA) for the Special Arbitrations as articulated by the WICB.
With regards to the CBA/MOU negotiations it was agreed by representatives of both parties following meetings on October 14th 2009 and November 26th 2009 [...]

West Indies Players Association contend – WICB Backtracks

Having read a WICB press release of 21st August 2010, it is clear that the WICB management needs to bring its communications arm up to speed.
Mindful of the acceptance of the recommendations of the Caricom Prime-Ministerial Sub-Committee on cricket of 11th September 2009 by both WIPA and the WICB, the agreement brokered by Caricom and [...]

MVP at WICB Women’s League goes to Guyana’s captain Campbelle – while Barbadian gets Most Outstanding Batter

Shemaine Campbelle, the Guyana captain and allrounder, was named the Most Valuable Player after the conclusion of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Women’s 50-Over League on Thursday evening in St Vincent. The 17-year-old, right-handed batter, leg-break and googly bowler, who also keeps wicket; was presented with the coveted award at the closing ceremony at [...]

Barbados defeated while St Vincent and Trinidad score sweet victories to reach Women’s final at Arnos Vale

Trinidad and Tobago will meet St Vincent and the Grenadines in the final of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Women’s 50-Over League after hard-fought victories on Monday. The Vincentians defeated Jamaica by 31 runs at Arnos Vale Playing Field 2, while the Trinis beat Barbados by 28 runs at Arnos Vale Playing Field 1. [...]

Opening day of Women’s WICB League finds Jamaicans & Trinis with wins

Defending champions Trinidad and Tobago got off to a winning start as they defeated Guyana by 41 runs on the opening day of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Women’s 50-Over League on Thursday. Led by captain Anisa Mohammed and leading batter Stacy-Ann King, the Trinis had to dig deep at various stages in the match, [...]

Trini girls set to defend title at Windies Women’s Tourney at Arnos Vale

Defending champions Trinidad and Tobago will face Guyana in their opening match of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Women’s League 50-over tournament in St Vincent. The Trinidadians will be looking to get off to a winning start when the two sides meet at the Sion Hill Playing Field on Thursday at 10 am (9 am [...]

West Indies Cricket Board announces criteria for approved Cricketing Venues

In order to aid in protecting the integrity of cricket in the region, for the first time the West Indies Cricket Board has decided compile and publicly announce the complete list of all approved cricket within its jurisdiction.
“The WICB takes very seriously it’s responsibility in overseeing cricket in the West Indies and as such we [...]