Tag Archives: West Indies

The State of Caribbean Cricket

Commentary on West Indies Cricket West Indies cricket has never been without drama and bacchanal. Just as carnival is to Caribbean culture, so too is West Indies cricket. It’s in our blood and our love for it runs deeper than … Continue reading

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ICC World T20 Qualifier Poll

Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will contest six associate nations for two spots to the main draw. Ireland, Scotland, Netherlands, Oman, Afghanistan and Hong Kong have all qualified from the global qualifiers. The eight teams are grouped as follows:- Group A: Bangladesh, … Continue reading

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Two-tier Test system, my foot!

What is stopping teams like Zimbabwe playing first-class cricket against Ireland, Afghanistan and other Associates By Martin Crowe Talk of a two-tier system for Test cricket is shallow. To confine West Indies and New Zealand to the outhouse is disrespectful and ignores … Continue reading

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A Tale of two Teams

Food For Thought! by Rudi Webster, West Indies and Australia between them dominated world cricket for about three decades and were the undisputed kings of the game. However, at the end of their reigns the standard of their game fell … Continue reading

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ICC U19 World Cup To Bowl Off On Valentines

Six Associates Complete 16 Team Tournament The Under-19 World Cup will kick off in the UAE on February 14, with England, New Zealand, South Africa and West Indies scheduled for action on the opening day. Defending champions India will open … Continue reading

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Rekindle The West Indian Warriors

WI manager Richardson calls for stronger work ethic The West Indies have lost their warrior spirit and desire to be the best in the world. So said manager Richie Richardson, as he lamented the change in attitude, and success, pervading West … Continue reading

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West Indian Hopes Fade Fast, Pondering Who To Keep

by Dyon Ravello Following a promising performance at the Champions Trophy West Indies did in Jamaica what every fan of the maroon clad dream of  by winning their first two matches at Sabina. The Windies fell from grace somewhere in flight … Continue reading

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Windies Geared Up Against Struggling Aussies

by Dyon Ravello West Indies were not winners on Tuesday against the PM’s XI but there were notable highlights heading into Friday’s first One Dayer against the struggling Australians. Kieran Powell and Ramnaresh Sarwan were both among the runs with … Continue reading

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Fantasy Coach: Select Windies XI Second ODI with Bangladesh

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Sars Fitness Paradigm A Guyanese Jinx

by Dyon Ravello Guyana’s fortune has dipped of late, coincidentally with Ramnaresh Sarwan’s fitness dilemma. Sarwan has reportedly struggled against fitness starting with the advent of world cup winning coach Otis Gibson. In 2010 Sarwan’s was unable to complete the … Continue reading

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