Two proud cricketing nations just concluded their limited series, with both needing to build towards both the T20 and ODI World Cups. India won both three-match series by 2-1 scorelines, but the West Indies would have been encouraged by their performances, particularly from the younger players. So what did we take away from the tour? […] READ MORE
Phil Simmons returned to the managerial post of the West Indies three and a half years after he was controversially dismissed following the team’s World T20 triumph. Having led the Caribbean side to a dramatic last over victory over England, the man from Arima was let go by the previous administration led by David Cameron. […] READ MORE
There is a saying in life, “Don’t go back,” however, in the case of Philt Simmons returning to the head coach of the West Indies, it’s not a case of “going back,” but of “having unfinished business.” The Trinidadian had been dismissed under controversial circumstances back in 2016, shortly after guiding the Caribbean side to […] READ MORE
Played twelve and won twelve! The Amazon Warriors have dominated the 2019 Caribbean Premier League so far. They won all ten matches in the group stage and on Sunday night, they blew away the Tridents by 30 runs to storm into this Saturday’s final. It will be the Guyana based franchise’s fifth final in the […] READ MORE
“I’m truly honored to be appointed captain of the West Indies and I will like to thank Cricket West Indies board of directors for placing their faith and confidence in me.” above quote was the opening line from the newly appointed West Indies white-ball captain Kieron Pollard, as the Trinidadian held his press conference on […] READ MORE
Despite the rise of the T20 format over the last decade and as great as the ODI World Cup was recently, the five-day version of test cricket still creates a buzz around it unique to the sporting calendar. While its popularity has undoubtedly waned in recent times, Test cricket is still considered by many as […] READ MORE
The old rivals resume their battle on Thursday, as England play host to Australia in the latest installment of one of the sport’s greatest occasions. It is fitting that the brand new World Test Championship will bowl off with these two traditional rivals, as these were the first two cricket powers in the world. In […] READ MORE
History is set to be made at Lord’s Cricket Ground, as the World Cup Final is contested between hosts England and New Zealand. No matter what the outcome is at the sport’s most famous ground, we are guaranteed a first-time winner, as neither the English or the Kiwis have lifted the most prized possession in […] READ MORE
After 45 matches spread over 37 days, we have reached the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Semi-Final stage as the last four are now confirmed.The teams that moved on from the group stage were confirmed on Friday, with Australia, India, England and New Zealand having all booked their spots, however, the match-ups were still to […] READ MORE
CPL Final: Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors After the thrilling and historic Vitality Blast in England crowned their champion, attention now turns to the West Indies as the Caribbean gets set for their own final showpiece event. It sees the defending champions, the Knight Riders, trying to defend their title and become the […] READ MORE