News for 'Cricket West Indies'

Under-19 World Cup: Peake century guides Australia into semis

Under-19 World Cup: Peake century guides Australia into semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Captain Oliver Peake scored a century as Australia beat the West Indies by 22 runs to book their spot in the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup.

Brathwaite, Samuels lead West Indies fightback

Brathwaite, Samuels lead West Indies fightback

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Half-centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite and Marlon Samuels steered a battling West Indies to 147 for two at the close on day three of the second Test against South Africa on Sunday.

India women steamroll West Indies to wrap up series

India women steamroll West Indies to wrap up series

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

The Indian women's cricket team took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against the West Indies with an emphatic five-wicket win in the second ODI in Mulapudu, Andhra Pradesh, on Sunday.

Samson, Bumrah Nominated For ICC Player Of Month Award

Samson, Bumrah Nominated For ICC Player Of Month Award

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah, who played a key role in India's T20 World Cup triumph, have been shortlisted for the ICC men's Player of the Month award for March 2026.

Former West Indies batsman Walcott dies aged 80

Former West Indies batsman Walcott dies aged 80

Rediff.com26 Aug 2006

Walcott, one of the three Ws in West Indies cricket with Frank Worrell and Everton Weeks, played 44 tests in his 12-year career from 1948.

India to play four ODIs in West Indies

India to play four ODIs in West Indies

Rediff.com14 May 2009

The Indian cricket team will take on the West Indies in a four-match one-day series in the Caribbean between June 26 to July 5.

Kaneria leaves West Indies facing defeat

Kaneria leaves West Indies facing defeat

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

Leg spinner Danish Kaneria's 4 for 36 and captain Inzamam-ul-Haq's unbeaten century brought Pakistan close to their first Test win in the West Indies in 17 years.

'West Indies players will be playing in Indian Premier League'

'West Indies players will be playing in Indian Premier League'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

In a bit of relief for West Indies cricket, IPL chairman Ranjib Biswal has said its players will be allowed to compete in the cash-rich league, putting to rest speculations of them being ignored from the event after the team's abrupt cancellation of India tour.

Gayle blasts West Indies to T20 series win over Australia

Gayle blasts West Indies to T20 series win over Australia

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Chris Gayle smashed 67 off 38 balls as the West Indies sealed a six-wicket win over Australia in the third Twenty20 international in St Lucia on Monday to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in their five-match series.

Babar hints at Pakistan captaincy comeback

Babar hints at Pakistan captaincy comeback

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Babar Azam has indicated he would consider accepting the Pakistan captaincy again if the opportunity arises, emphasising that his decisions are always driven by the best interests of Pakistan cricket. He is currently focused on the Pakistan Super League final.

South African centuries grind West Indies

South African centuries grind West Indies

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

Third Test, Day 2: Smith scored 104 and De Villiers made an undefeated 122 to anchor South Africa's total of 253 for one.

India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Team Rankings

India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Team Rankings

Rediff.com11 May 2026

India has retained their top position in the ICC men's ODI team rankings following the latest annual update, with Australia securing the third spot. The update impacts direct qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

ICC retains Nitin Menon in elite panel of umpires for 2026-27 season

ICC retains Nitin Menon in elite panel of umpires for 2026-27 season

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Nitin Menon remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires after the governing body named an unchanged team of match officials for the 2026-27 international season following its annual review.

How 'Champions' West Indies created history at Eden

How 'Champions' West Indies created history at Eden

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

West Indies created history by becoming the first nation to win the ICC World T20 twice with a dramatic four-wicket victory against England riding on Carlos Brathwaite's magical finish at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Sunday.

West Indies name 13-man squad

West Indies name 13-man squad

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

The West Indies Cricket Board has announced a 13-man squad for the first Test against England at Sabina Park, Jamaica, starting on Thursday.

Unstoppable duo: Kohli, Rohit set to rewrite ODI records vs West Indies

Unstoppable duo: Kohli, Rohit set to rewrite ODI records vs West Indies

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Virat is just 102 runs away from completing 13,000 runs in the one-day format.

West Indies have become a different side under Pollard: Rohit

West Indies have become a different side under Pollard: Rohit

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Rohit Sharma believes that Pollard has been responsible for a transformed West Indies side in white ball format.

Press slam West Indies horror story

Press slam West Indies horror story

Rediff.com4 Apr 2004

Newspapers described West Indies' defeat by England as a crying shame and a horror story on Sunday.

India's bowling, not batting, remains key concern: Hussain

India's bowling, not batting, remains key concern: Hussain

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Nasser Hussain believes the Women's T20 World Cup has arrived at the perfect time for Deepti Sharma and Smriti Mandhana, while warning that India's bowling combination remains the team's biggest concern.

West Indies too strong for PNG

West Indies too strong for PNG

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

West Indies strolled to a 152-run victory over Papua New Guinea in Khulna.

West Indies crumble to record Test loss

West Indies crumble to record Test loss

Rediff.com29 May 2007

England beat the West Indies on the fourth day of the second Test by an innings and 283 runs.

West Indies eye completion of 2014 abandoned tour of India

West Indies eye completion of 2014 abandoned tour of India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Keen to complete the controversially-abandoned 2014 tour of India, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has said it would host the Indians in 2016 if its players' association agrees to a commitment on the series.

PHOTOS: Blackwood shines as West Indies beat England in first Test

PHOTOS: Blackwood shines as West Indies beat England in first Test

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

West Indies beat England by four wickets on the final day of the first international Test since the coronavirus break on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead at the Ageas Bowl in a three-Test series thanks to a 95-run knock by Jermaine Blackwood.

How West Indies managed to get the better of England

How West Indies managed to get the better of England

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

West Indies coach Phil Simmons believes that the extended preparations after early arrival due to COVID-19 protocols have actually played a key part in his side's four-wicket win over England in the first Test at Southampton.

Will SKY's form impact his chances for 2028 Olympics?

Will SKY's form impact his chances for 2028 Olympics?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Suryakumar Yadav's recent batting form has raised questions about his place in India's T20 plans, especially with the 2028 Olympics on the horizon and the emergence of young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

West Indies salute their legend... Shivnarine Chanderpaul

West Indies salute their legend... Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

West Indies on Sunday paid a tribute to their legendary batsman, Shivnarine Chanderpaul. The veteran will touch the milestone of playing 150 Tests when the Caribbean side will clash with India from Wednesday to salvage a draw in the two-match series.

Hinds, Lara boost West Indies reply

Hinds, Lara boost West Indies reply

Rediff.com22 Jun 2003

Sri Lanka who resumed day two on 250 for four, were bowled out for 354.

3rd T20I: Shamar's hat-trick stuns Afghanistan in Dubai

3rd T20I: Shamar's hat-trick stuns Afghanistan in Dubai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

A hat-trick from all-rounder Shamar Springer sealed a consolation win for West Indies by 15 runs in their final T20I against Afghanistan at Dubai.

Bravo slams West Indies board for ODI snub

Bravo slams West Indies board for ODI snub

Rediff.com19 May 2016

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has hit out at selectors for ignoring him and several other players for the tri-series against Australia and South Africa. Bravo along with Andre Russell, Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle haven't been selected for the series, as they are no longer contracted with the West Indies Cricket Board. WI selectors have included Keiron Pollard and Sunil Narine, who had missed out from the World T20 due to injury but have ignored these stars from the champion team. "Joke of the day: WI selectors one minute Pollard & Narine were not good enough & now are perfect for Tri Nation series? It's like magic!," he tweeted.

Upbeat India take on confident West Indies

Upbeat India take on confident West Indies

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

On a roll after their Champions Trophy triumph, the Indian cricket team would aim to continue the unbeaten run when they take on the West Indies, who would be eyeing revenge, in their opening clash of the tri-nation ODI series in Kingston on Sunday.

India keep Saini as cover for series against West Indies

India keep Saini as cover for series against West Indies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

It is believed that if Saini stays back, it will help bowling coach Bharath Arun to invest more time in the 26-year-old Karnal-lad

T20 WC: England stunned as Rutherford, Motie seal win

T20 WC: England stunned as Rutherford, Motie seal win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Sherfane Rutherford (76 not out) and Gudakesh Motie (3/32) thwarted England's charge twice to help West Indies win their key Group C match of the T20 World Cup by 30 runs in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Lara determined to improve West Indies fortunes

Lara determined to improve West Indies fortunes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2006

The West Indies is ranked eighth in one-day as well as Test cricket.

T20 World Cup: Gavaskar, Shastri unhappy with laser show during India vs Windies game

T20 World Cup: Gavaskar, Shastri unhappy with laser show during India vs Windies game

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Former India captains Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri have criticised the laser show during the drinks break of the T20 World Cup Super Eights clash between India and West Indies, citing concerns about its impact on players' focus.

Matthew Wade to make Test debut against West Indies

Matthew Wade to make Test debut against West Indies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Australia's one-day wicketkeeper Matthew Wade will make his Test debut next month following Brad Haddin's decision not to return for the series against the West Indies.

Sammy forgives critics, sees West Indies resurgence

Sammy forgives critics, sees West Indies resurgence

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Leading West Indies to their first World Cup title since 1979 gave Darren Sammy a chance to hit back at his critics but the all-rounder preferred to forgive them and talk about a possible resurgence of cricket's former superpower instead.

Skipper Sciver-Brunt sees T20 World Cup as chance to reset England's legacy

Skipper Sciver-Brunt sees T20 World Cup as chance to reset England's legacy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

England have underachieved since winning the 2017 Women's World Cup and they are determined to put that right when they host the Twenty20 edition on home soil in June, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said.

T20 World Cup: 'Proud of Thiruvananthapuram's native son, the Pride of India': Tharoor, Kerala CM hail Sanju Samson

T20 World Cup: 'Proud of Thiruvananthapuram's native son, the Pride of India': Tharoor, Kerala CM hail Sanju Samson

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson's majestic knock of 97 from 50 balls single-handedly powered India to a five-wicket win over West Indies to seal their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.