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India vs West Indies 3rd T20I to start at 9.30 PM IST

India vs West Indies 3rd T20I to start at 9.30 PM IST

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The third T20I was scheduled to begin 10:30 AM local time (8 pm IST) but has now been pushed back by one-and-a-half hours to 12 pm local time (9:30 pm IST).

Windies cricketer Thomas suspended for alleged match fixing

Windies cricketer Thomas suspended for alleged match fixing

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'In collaboration with ICC and the West Indies Players' Association (WIPA), CWI remains committed to sensitizing and educating our players and officials on anti-corruption in sports.'

Lara to review West Indies' World Cup debacle

Lara to review West Indies' World Cup debacle

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

West Indies great Brian Lara has been named in a three-person panel to review the Caribbeans' flop at the T20 World Cup in Australia.

Pooran named West Indies white ball captain

Pooran named West Indies white ball captain

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Pooran will lead the side at this year's T20 World Cup and the ODI World Cup in 2023.

COVID-19 scare: WI likely to call off ongoing Pakistan tour

COVID-19 scare: WI likely to call off ongoing Pakistan tour

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

CWI said in a statement just hours before the third Twenty20 International is scheduled to begin in Karachi that the boards were meeting to "determine whether the tour can continue".

After revised sched, Windies to tour Bangladesh next month

After revised sched, Windies to tour Bangladesh next month

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The two Tests will be played from February 3 to 7 and February 11 to 15 in Chittagong and Dhaka respectively.

Lucrative IPL contracts vs lack of 'Vitamin M' in Windies cricket

Lucrative IPL contracts vs lack of 'Vitamin M' in Windies cricket

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Shimron Hetmyer's Rs 8.50 crore annual IPL fees earned from Rajasthan Royals or Andre Russell's Rs 16 crore retention fee from Kolkata Knight Riders is an indication how cricket's financial landscape has changed and playing for the West Indies isn't a motivation anymore.

Dominica says 'no' to hosting T20 World Cup

Dominica says 'no' to hosting T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dominica will be unable to meet the deadline for completing the construction work of their stadiums and the government on Thursday announced its decision to withdraw from hosting their allotted matches of the T20 World Cup next year.

CPL tweak its schedule to avoid clash with IPL

CPL tweak its schedule to avoid clash with IPL

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

The CPL, which was originally scheduled to commence on August 28, will now be played between August 26 and September 15.

Ramnaresh Sarwan named selector of West Indies team

Ramnaresh Sarwan named selector of West Indies team

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Former skipper Ramnaresh Sarwan has been appointed as a selector to the West Indies men's senior and youth selection panels till 2024.

Pooran, Holder, Mayers skip central deals, eye T20I glory

Pooran, Holder, Mayers skip central deals, eye T20I glory

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Nicholas Pooran, Jason Holders and Kyle Mayers have declined to join the West Indies roster for the 2023-24 season.

West Indies to temporarily halve salaries of players, staff

West Indies to temporarily halve salaries of players, staff

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Cricket West Indies (CWI) said on Friday it will halve salaries for staff and players for up to six months as it struggles to deal with the "debilitating economic challenges" caused by the coronavirus pandemic. CWI said it had delayed the 50% salary cut for staff, players, umpires and coaches, to take effect from July 1, as long as possible and hoped the temporary measure would not last more than three to six months.

Lara says players can't be blamed for 'I'm heading to IPL, don't care about WI cricket' culture

Lara says players can't be blamed for 'I'm heading to IPL, don't care about WI cricket' culture

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Legendary batter Brian Lara feels that West Indies cricketers cannot be faulted for preferring lucrative T20 franchise leagues around the world, like IPL, to national duty, saying playing the game these days is also about "making a living".

COVID-19: Three WI players pull out of England tour

COVID-19: Three WI players pull out of England tour

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

CWI also named 11 reserve players who will travel and quarantine with the squad to ensure replacements are readily available in case of injuries.

We don't ask for luxury, Hardik slams West Indies board

We don't ask for luxury, Hardik slams West Indies board

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Hardik Pandya rued the lack of basic facilities during their stay in Trinidad

Holder, Joseph to return home early from WC Qualifier

Holder, Joseph to return home early from WC Qualifier

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Lead men's team selector Desmond Haynes said Holder and Joseph are key players for the West Indies and the decision was taken in the best interest of the side.

COVID-19: WI coach attends funeral; gets Board backing

COVID-19: WI coach attends funeral; gets Board backing

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'I want to assure West Indies cricket fans that Phil Simmons still has the full backing of CWI, no matter what has been said'

Gabriel in West Indies' 15-member squad for Eng tour

Gabriel in West Indies' 15-member squad for Eng tour

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

CWI Lead Selector, Roger Harper, said that he is delighted with Gabriel's inclusion to the squad.

West Indies Test players receive COVID-19 vaccination

West Indies Test players receive COVID-19 vaccination

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Thirteen members of the West Indies Test squad, including players and support staff, have received COVID-19 vaccinations in St Lucia, Cricket West Indies said.

West Indies reappoint Simmons as coach

West Indies reappoint Simmons as coach

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Phil Simmons has been appointed coach of the West Indies for a second spell on a four-year deal

Cricket WI misused BCCI's half a million dollar donation?

Cricket WI misused BCCI's half a million dollar donation?

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Former Windies great Michael Holding alleges corruption in CWI. I am a past player, not that I want any of it but I know a lot of past players, I have never heard that not even one cent out of that half a million going to any past player, said the former Windies great.

West Indies cricketers not paid match fees since January

West Indies cricketers not paid match fees since January

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Cricketers in the West Indies have not been paid their match fees since January this year due to a severe cash crunch in their governing body. While the players' retainer has been cleared, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has admitted the non-payment of match fees.

West Indies' skipper Pooran steps down

West Indies' skipper Pooran steps down

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

West Indies' next white ball series will be against South Africa in March 2023.

West Indies to host England in five T20Is, three Tests in 2022

West Indies to host England in five T20Is, three Tests in 2022

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The venues for matches will be announced in April.

Windies captain Brathwaite urges fans to support team in the stands

Windies captain Brathwaite urges fans to support team in the stands

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Brathwaite will return to action after a four-month lay-off when the Caribbean side takes on India in Dominica. The second Test will be played in Trinidad from July 20.

Former Windies pacer Moseley dies in road accident

Former Windies pacer Moseley dies in road accident

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Ezra Moseley featured in two Tests against England in 1990 and also played nine ODIS between 1990 and 1991. He went to the rebel tour of South Africa back in 1982-83 and was banned.

India tour of WI: Check out the complete schedule

India tour of WI: Check out the complete schedule

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

BCCI announced India's tour of the West Indies where the 'Men in Blue' will play three ODIs and five T20Is between July 22 and August 7.

Holder's plea: West Indies cricketers must unite

Holder's plea: West Indies cricketers must unite

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Jason Holder appealed fellow cricketers to shun 'territorial' mindset and come together

Will Caribbean Premier League clash with IPL?

Will Caribbean Premier League clash with IPL?

Rediff.com30 May 2021

If the BCCI and CWI fail to reach an agreement over dates, some of the players could miss the initial few matches of the IPL.

WI board back players in speaking out against racism

WI board back players in speaking out against racism

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'We therefore support all sporting icons and role models who are today leading the way in peacefully protesting and standing against the scourge of racism and injustice.'

Gayle 'stands by his comments' against Sarwan

Gayle 'stands by his comments' against Sarwan

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Maverick batsman Chris Gayle has said he "stands by his comments" against former team-mate Ramnaresh Sarwan but conceded that his actions were damaging to West Indies cricket, prompting the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) organisers to close the controversial issue. The 40-year-old Gayle, who was signed by St Lucia Zouks for the 2020 season of the CPL, had called Sarwan "worse than coronavirus" in a video post, accusing the Guyanese of plotting his exit from CPL outfit Jamaica Tallawahs.

Former West Indies boss joins race for ICC chairman's post

Former West Indies boss joins race for ICC chairman's post

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Former Cricket West Indies boss Dave Cameron has thrown his hat in the ring to succeed India's Shashank Manohar as the next chairman of International Cricket Council.

India tour of West Indies could start in August

India tour of West Indies could start in August

Rediff.com1 May 2019

The BCCI wants the Indian players to have a break after the World Cup.

PIX: West Indies cricketers resume training amid COVID-19 crisis

PIX: West Indies cricketers resume training amid COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Away from nets for a long period due to the COVID-19 lockdown, the players including Kraigg Brathwaite, Shai Hope, Kemar Roach, Shane Dowrich, Shamarh Brooks and Raymon Reifer trained at the Kensington Oval behind closed doors

West Indies players to wear 'Black Lives Matter' logo

West Indies players to wear 'Black Lives Matter' logo

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

West Indies players will wear 'Black Lives Matter' emblem on the collars of their shirts during the upcoming Test series against England to show solidarity and help raise awareness regarding equality.

Pakistan-Windies ODI series called off due to COVID-19

Pakistan-Windies ODI series called off due to COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

As many as nine from the touring party have tested positive for coronavirus.

Chase, Cotrell, Mayers COVID positive, out of Pak T20s

Chase, Cotrell, Mayers COVID positive, out of Pak T20s

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Besides the trio, a non-coaching member of the touring team management also tested positive, Cricket West Indies said in a statement.

Windies pave way for Pollard to return for World Cup

Windies pave way for Pollard to return for World Cup

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

West Indies appointed Floyd Reifer as their new interim head coach on Thursday, replacing Richard Pybus as part of a series of administrative changes less than two months before the World Cup.

West Indies leave out one-day specialists from list prepared for India visas

West Indies leave out one-day specialists from list prepared for India visas

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Bravo, Pollard, Narine not named in 25 for India visa applications

Gayle and Co set to return soon for West Indies

Gayle and Co set to return soon for West Indies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Players have been embroiled in contractual disputes with Cricket West Indies (CWI) for several years, with the team even abandoning a tour of India midway through their 2014 series over a payment structure row.