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ICC Women's CWCQ 2025 Day 3: Dominant Pakistan outclass Scotland, West Indies edge past Ireland in thriller
Lahore, April 11: Hosts Pakistan continued their impressive run at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, making it two wins in two matches with a convincing victory over Scotland. Meanwhile, the West Indies held their nerve in a last-over thriller to clinch a narrow win against a spirited Ireland side, as per the official website of ICC.
Women's ODI WC Qualifiers: Pakistan and West Indies secure hard-fought victories
Lahore, April 11: Fifties from Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz helped Pakistan secure a six-wicket win over Scotland in a rain-affected day in the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup Qualifiers, while West Indies captain Hayley Matthews took another four-wicket haul to help her side beat Ireland by just six runs on Friday.
Pollard, Bravo to be part of West Indies Champions in World C'ship of Legends season 2
London, April 4: World Championship of Legends season 2 welcomes West Indies legends Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard back to professional T20 cricket with the West Indies Champions.
Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard join West Indies Champions in upcoming WCL
London, April 4: The World Championship of Legends Season 2 is on a marquee journey featuring former prominent international players in the era of Legends Cricket. Adding to the lineup, including cricketing greats who will take the field again, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard will now rejoin professional T20 Cricket through West Indies Champions.
Sixes and consistency: Is Nicholas Pooran the best T20 batter right now?
Lucknow, April 3: As Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) takes on Mumbai Indians (MI) in a home clash at Ekana Stadium, all eyes will be on LSG batter and West Indies star Nicholas Pooran, who sits at the top of the batting charts with the Orange Cap on his head in the tournament so far.
Injustice towards players continues: Bravo slams CWI's move to remove Powell from T20I captaincy
St John's, April 1: Former West Indies all-rounder and two-time T20 World Cup winner Dwayne Bravo lashed out at Cricket West Indies (CWI) for replacing Rovman Powell with Shai Hope as the T20I captain of the side, calling it "one of the worst decisions" ever and urging for "bad treatment towards players" to stop.
'Injustice towards players continues': Bravo rips into WI Cricket for removing Powell from T20I captaincy
New Delhi, April 1: Former captain Dwayne Bravo has strongly criticised West Indies Cricket for their decision to replace Rovman Powell as T20I captain with Shai Hope.
Kraigg Brathwaite steps down as Windies Test captain, Shai Hope given white-ball charge
Antigua, March 31: Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced that Kraigg Brathwaite has stepped down as Test captain and his successor will be named in the coming weeks. While Shai Hope has been named as the side's white ball captain.
West Indies enters new era as Kraigg Brathwaite steps down as Test captain; Shai Hope takes over white-ball leadership
Saint John's, March 31: As the West Indies Senior Men's team prepares for a new chapter, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced leadership transitions across formats ahead of a crucial home season. The upcoming home series will mark the start of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle with Test matches against Australia, while the tour to England and Ireland will see a new T20 captain settle into the role ahead of the campaign for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, as per the official website of CWI.
West Indies pacer Kemar Roach set to rejoin Surrey for County Championship
New Delhi March 28: West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach, is set to rejoin Surrey for his fifth straight season of County Championship cricket after finalizing an agreement to compete in the initial four rounds, as per a report by ESPNcricinfo.
Kemar Roach returns to Surrey for first four Championship matches
London, March 28: West Indies pacer Kemar Roach will return to Surrey for the first four County Championship matches.
Dottin ruled out as West Indies unveil World Cup Qualifier squad
St John's, March 25: Experienced all-rounder Deandra Dottin has been ruled out as West Indies announced a strong 15-member squad to compete at the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 in Pakistan between April 9-19, the ICC's official website reported.
Denesh Ramdin hails Rishabh Pant as best wicketkeeper-batter in world cricket at present
New Delhi, March 14: Former West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Denesh Ramdin hailed Indian star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant as the best wicketkeeper-batter in world cricket at present, lauding his "unique" way of scoring runs.
Being called the female version of Andre Russell is a huge compliment: West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry
By Diptayan Hazra, Lucknow, March 12: West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry has made waves in the Women's Premier League (WPL) with her explosive performances for UP Warriorz.
Viv Richards expresses disappointment over West Indies' Champions Trophy absence
New Delhi, March 2: West Indies cricket legend and International Masters League (IML) Governing Council member Vivian Richards has voiced his disappointment over West Indies' failure to qualify for the Champions Trophy, calling it a painful reminder of the team's decline from its glorious past.
Vivian Richards urges West Indies to learn from Afghanistan's fighting spirit
New Delhi, March 2: West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards has urged his national team to take inspiration from Afghanistan's rise in world cricket, highlighting their passion, energy, and determination.
Reminds me of myself...: Viv Richards hails Virat Kohli
New Delhi, March 2: West Indies batting legend Viv Richards hailed Indian batting icon Virat Kohli, who plays his 300th ODI against New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, saying that the 36-year-old reminds him of himself and his energy and fitness are standout features of his game.
IML 2025: Simmons overpowers Watson's masterclass to power West Indies Masters to 7-wicket win
Navi Mumbai, February 25: Shane Watson's 48-ball century was overshadowed by an equally aggressive 44-ball undefeated 94 from Lendl Simmons that helped the West Indies Masters outclass the Australia Masters by 7 wickets in the second match of the inaugural International Masters League (IML) at the DY Patil Sports Stadium, as per a release from IML.
Chinelle Henry set for WPL debut, ready to make an impact
Vadodara, February 19: With Alyssa Healy sidelined due to a stress injury in her foot, West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry is set to make her debut for UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL). The powerful middle-order batter and fast bowler received a late call-up as Healy's replacement and is eager to seize the opportunity, reported ESPNcricinfo.
Jomel Warrican, Beth Mooney bag ICC Players of the Month for January
Dubai, February 11: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday unveiled the Men's and Women's Players of the Month for January 2025 as the West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican and Australia batter Beth Mooney.
WI spinner Jomel Warrican crowned ICC Men's Players of the Month for January
Dubai, Feb 11: West Indies’ Jomel Warrican has been awarded as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for January 2025.
Legend 90 League: It was a great feeling opening with Dhawan, says Simmons
Raipur, Feb 9: Former West Indies opener and T20 World Cup winner Lendl Simmons expressed his excitement about opening the innings alongside Shikhar Dhawan for Delhi Royals in the Legend 90 League. Simmons played a pivotal role in Delhi Royals' 41-run victory over Rajasthan Kings on Saturday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.
WI to commence new WTC cycle with three-Test home series against Australia
St George (Antigua), Feb 6: The West Indies men's team will begin their 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle three-match home Test series against Australia while their women's side will play host to South Africa ahead of a potential place at this year's World Cup as the Cricket West Indies (CWI) unveiled schedule from May to December 2025, featuring a mix of home and away fixtures.
West Indies experienced all-rounder Deandra Dottin biggest mover in latest ICC Women's Rankings
Dubai, February 4: West Indies experienced all-rounder Deandra Dottin emerged as the biggest winner after ICC issued the latest update of the Women's T20I Player Rankings on Tuesday.
Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja exposes frustrating thing about Pakistan after setback against West Indies
Islamabad, January 28: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja launched a scathing tirade after Pakistan, for the first time in 34 years, lost a Test against the West Indies on home turf.
U19 WC: Bangladesh end campaign with dominating 10-wicket win over Windies
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 28: Bangladesh have signed off from the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 with a comfortable 10-wicket victory over West Indies at Bayeumas Oval on Tuesday.
Consistency is key to everything I do: Warrican shines with all-round brilliance as West Indies triumph over Pakistan
Multan, January 27: Jomel Warrican was the standout performer in West Indies' historic 120-run victory over Pakistan, earning both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series honours. The left-arm spinner was instrumental throughout the series, claiming an impressive 19 wickets and showcasing his batting prowess when required.
2nd Test: Windies hold upper hand as Pakistan lose four in 254 chase
Multan, Jan 26: Pakistan face an uphill task to win the second Test, and clinch the series 2-0, against the West Indies as they lost four wickets at stumps on the second day chasing 254 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Kashif Ali debuts in Pakistan's spin-heavy XI for second Test vs West Indies
Multan, Jan 24: Debutant right-arm pacer Kashif Ali comes in place of Khurram Shahzad as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled their playing XI for the second and final Test of the series against West Indies, set to take place at the Multan Cricket Stadium from January 25 to 29, following their comprehensive 127-run victory in the series opener.
West Indies crush Malaysia to secure Super Six spot in Women's U19 T20 World Cup
Kuala Lumpur, January 23: West Indies secured their place in the Super Six stage of the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 with a commanding 53-run victory over hosts Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Despite posting a modest total of 112 for 7 in their 20 overs, the West Indies bowlers dismantled Malaysia's batting lineup, bowling them out for just 59 runs and finishing third in Group A.
U19 WC: Sri Lanka women beat West Indies by 81 runs to register second win
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 21: Sri Lanka put in a superb team performance to beat West Indies by 81 runs and continue their excellent start to the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025.
Special man of the match is Rizwan, Shakeel: Sajid Khan after Pakistan's 127-run win over West Indies
Multan, January 19: Pakistan's off-spinner Sajid Khan delivered a remarkable performance in the first Test against the West Indies, earning the 'Player of the Match' award for his outstanding contribution to the team's 127-run victory in Multan. Sajid was instrumental in dismantling the visitors' batting line-up, claiming five wickets in the second innings, which included the top five batters.
Shan Masood lauds spinners after Pakistan's 127-run victory over West Indies
Multan, January 19: Pakistan captain Shan Masood reflected on his team's comprehensive 127-run victory against the West Indies in the first Test at Multan on Sunday. Masood credited his spinners for their clinical performance and highlighted key moments that turned the game in Pakistan's favour.
Pakistan creates history with spin-dominated victory over West Indies in Multan Test
Multan, January 19: Pakistan secured a commanding 127-run victory over the West Indies in the first Test in Multan, achieving a world record by taking all 20 wickets with spin bowlers, as per Wisden.
Sajid Khan's impressive nine-wicket haul powers Pakistan to 127-run win over West Indies in 1st Test
Multan, January 19: An incredible nine-wicket haul by spinner Sajid Khan helped Pakistan register a 127-run win over West Indies in the first Test at Multan on Sunday.
Sajid, Abrar spin Pakistan to 127-run win over West Indies in first Test
Multan, Jan 19: Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed wreaked havoc with the ball taking nine wickets combined for 77 runs to help Pakistan defend the 251-run target as the hosts took a 1-0 lead over the West Indies here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
We would like to finish WTC cycle on a winning note: Shan Masood ahead of WI Tests
Multan, Jan 16: Ahead of the first Test against West Indies, Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood said the team would like to finish their World Test Championship (WTC) cycle on a winning team. Pakistan will face West Indies in the two-match Test series commencing at the Multan Cricket Stadium from January 17. The second Test will also be played at the same venue starting on January 25.
I don't see a two-tier system happening: Clive Lloyd
New Delhi, Jan 7: Legendary West Indies captain Sir Clive Lloyd said he is greatly disturbed by the proposed two-tier Test cricket system, deeming it as an idea which is not very good at all.
Bangladesh Women announce squad for upcoming white-ball series against West Indies
New Delhi, January 6: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday announced the 16-member squad for their upcoming tour of the West Indies, starting from January 19.
Sultana to lead Bangladesh on WI tour; Jahanara takes a mental health break
Dhaka, Jan 6: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squad for their first women's tour of the West Indies, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is, starting January 19.