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Kings XI to acquire St Lucia franchise of CPL

Kings XI to acquire St Lucia franchise of CPL

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

St Lucia Zouks is one of the six teams competing in the CPL. The team is led by former West Indies captain Darren Sammy.

Dasun Shanaka creates CPL history with stunning ton

Dasun Shanaka creates CPL history with stunning ton

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Dasun Shanaka smashed the fastest century in Caribbean Premier League history, an unbeaten 121 off just 43 balls, leading St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to a record 137-run victory over St Lucia Kings. This dominant performance significantly boosted the Patriots' net run rate and kept their playoff hopes alive, while Jeremiah Louis secured a maiden five-wicket haul.

West Indies recall Campbell for India ODIs; Pooran gets maiden T20I call-up

West Indies recall Campbell for India ODIs; Pooran gets maiden T20I call-up

Rediff.com3 days ago

The West Indies have announced their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming series against India, with John Campbell returning to the ODI side and Kamil Pooran earning his maiden T20I call-up.

St Lucia ground to be named after West Indies captain Sammy

St Lucia ground to be named after West Indies captain Sammy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Darren Sammy's success in captaining the West Indies to the World Twenty20 title has been recognised by his native St Lucia after it was announced that the island's main cricket ground would be renamed in his honour.

Windies pay tribute to St Lucia accident victims

Windies pay tribute to St Lucia accident victims

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

The West Indian cricketers took to the field wearing black armbands in the second Test against India on Monday as tribute to the victims of an accident in St Lucia where a minibus plunged off a cliff into the ocean killing 17 people.

West Indies vs India: Play washed out on Day Three in St Lucia

West Indies vs India: Play washed out on Day Three in St Lucia

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Persistent rain washed out play on the third day of the third Test between West Indies and India in St Lucia on Thursday.

Opener Hope replaces Chandrika for St Lucia Test

Opener Hope replaces Chandrika for St Lucia Test

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

West Indies opening batsman Rajendra Chandrika has paid the price for his lack of runs in the first two Tests against India and been dropped for the third Test that starts in St. Lucia next Tuesday.

At 47, Imran Tahir Oldest To Pick 5-Wicket Haul In T20 Cricket

At 47, Imran Tahir Oldest To Pick 5-Wicket Haul In T20 Cricket

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Veteran spinner Imran Tahir, at 47, attributes his continued success and record-breaking five-wicket haul in the Caribbean Premier League to the motivation provided by his son, who encourages him to play 'one more year'.

St Lucia ODI: Australia beats West Indies to level series

St Lucia ODI: Australia beats West Indies to level series

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Australia beat West Indies by 30 runs in the fifth and final one-day international at the Beausejour Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday to level their series at 2-2.

World Athletics: Werro, Jefferson-Wooden light up Budapest

World Athletics: Werro, Jefferson-Wooden light up Budapest

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship saw thrilling performances on its second day, with Audrey Werro defeating Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson in the women's 800m and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden clocking the season's fastest time in the women's 100m. Other notable winners included Kenny Bednarek in the men's 100m, Collen Kebinatshipi and Marileidy Paulino in the 400m, Haruka Kitaguchi in javelin, Klaudia Kazimierska in 1500m, Miltiadis Tentoglou in long jump, and Sandi Morris in pole vault.

Olympics: Where's St Lucia? Alfred puts her country on the map

Olympics: Where's St Lucia? Alfred puts her country on the map

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

It was Julien Alfred, from an island of 180,000 people, who stole the show in the women's 100m final at the Paris Olympics on Sunday.

Olympics PIX: St Lucia's Alfred storms to women's 100m gold

Olympics PIX: St Lucia's Alfred storms to women's 100m gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Julien Alfred won the women's 100 metres final to claim Saint Lucia's first-ever Olympic medal.

St Lucia Test PHOTOS: Ashwin, Saha lead India's recovery on Day I

St Lucia Test PHOTOS: Ashwin, Saha lead India's recovery on Day I

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

India recovered to 234 for five at stumps on Day One of the third Test against the West Indies, courtesy an unbeaten 108-run stand between Ravichandran Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha.

ICC Unveils Cricket Qualification Criteria For Los Angeles Olympics

ICC Unveils Cricket Qualification Criteria For Los Angeles Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the qualification criteria for cricket's return to the Olympics at Los Angeles 2028. The Indian men's team needs to be Asia's highest-ranked in T20Is by end of 2026, while women's teams will qualify based on continental performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

St Lucia ODI: Pakistan cruise to victory over West Indies

St Lucia ODI: Pakistan cruise to victory over West Indies

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Misbah-ul-Haq's unbeaten half-century steered Pakistan to a six-wicket victory over West Indies in their rain-affected fourth one day international at the Beausejour Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday.

St Lucia Test PHOTOS: Brathwaite leads West Indies reply on Day Two

St Lucia Test PHOTOS: Brathwaite leads West Indies reply on Day Two

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

India suffered a late batting collapse, allowing the West Indies to sneak back into the contest after Ravichandran Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha struck fighting centuries on day two of the third Test in Gros Islet, St Lucia.

How India Women's Cricket Secured Olympic Berth For LA28

How India Women's Cricket Secured Olympic Berth For LA28

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The Indian women's cricket team has secured a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games as the top-ranked Asian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The men's team will need to be the continental leaders in world rankings by the end of 2026 to qualify directly. Cricket is making its return to the Olympics after a century, featuring six teams in both men's and women's competitions, with qualification criteria unveiled by the ICC.

BWF Worlds: Sindhu eyes 6th medal; Satwik-Chirag chase glory

BWF Worlds: Sindhu eyes 6th medal; Satwik-Chirag chase glory

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to chase an unprecedented sixth medal at the BWF World Championships, which are returning to India after 17 years, beginning in New Delhi on Monday. Sindhu, already a five-time World Championships medallist, is high on confidence after winning the Japan Open Super 750 last month.

St Lucia Test: India trounce West Indies by 237 runs, pocket series

St Lucia Test: India trounce West Indies by 237 runs, pocket series

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India produced a splendid performance to clinically decimate West Indies by 237 runs in the third Test thereby taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series.

St Lucia Test: Bhuvneshwar's five-for puts India in charge

St Lucia Test: Bhuvneshwar's five-for puts India in charge

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

India were 157 for three in their second innings at stumps on day four of the third Test in Gros Islet, St Lucia on Friday.

Rain Threatens India-Australia Game

Rain Threatens India-Australia Game

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The weather might steal the spotlight, with rain threatening to wash out the crucial match.

The 2024 T20 World Cup Schedule

The 2024 T20 World Cup Schedule

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

The T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule.

India comes to hurricane-hit Saint Lucia's aid

India comes to hurricane-hit Saint Lucia's aid

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

The hurricane, which swept over the Eastern Caribbean region, caused extensive damage estimated at between five and 10 per cent of the country's GDP.

Match officials named for T20 WC Super 8 fixtures

Match officials named for T20 WC Super 8 fixtures

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The English duo of Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth will officiate the titanic Group 1 Super Eight clash between India and Australia in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia on June 24

T20 Kings: When Dhoni, Rohit Brought Cup Home!

T20 Kings: When Dhoni, Rohit Brought Cup Home!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cricket has never been the same since India's thrilling, last-over win over Pakistan in the final at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, on September 24, 2007.

WI pace attack has variety to trouble India: Sammy

WI pace attack has variety to trouble India: Sammy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Head Coach Sammy wants Windies to emulate NZ in their upcoming two-Test tour of India.

T20 WC: Mayers replaces injured King in Windies squad

T20 WC: Mayers replaces injured King in Windies squad

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

King sustained the injury during his knock of 23 in the West Indies' eight-wicket loss to England in their Super Eight opener in St Lucia on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

India are placed with Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Group 1 of the Super 8.

England storm to T20 series win over West Indies!

England storm to T20 series win over West Indies!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

England stormed to the T20 series victory over West Indies with two matches to spare in St Lucia on Thursday after a nervy final-over three wicket win in the third T20 International.

Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella hit with doping ban

Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella hit with doping ban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended by Sri Lanka Cricket following allegations of an anti-doping violation during the Lankan Premier League.

PIX: Record-breaking Pooran powers WI past Afghanistan

PIX: Record-breaking Pooran powers WI past Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Nicholas Pooran smashed a record-breaking 98 off 53 balls as the West Indies trounced Afghanistan by 104 runs.

PICS: Australia see off Scotland scare; England make Super 8

PICS: Australia see off Scotland scare; England make Super 8

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Fine knocks by Brandon McMullen and George Munsey powered Scotland to formidable total in their T20 World Cup Group B match against and Australia in St. Lucia on Sunday.

England skipper Buttler declared fit for Windies tour

England skipper Buttler declared fit for Windies tour

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will return to the side for their One-Day International and Twenty20 tour of the West Indies later in October after recovering from a calf injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.

Seville Edges Olympic Champ Lyles For 100m Title

Seville Edges Olympic Champ Lyles For 100m Title

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Oblique Seville left Olympic champion Noah Lyles chewing his dust on Saturday as the Jamaican blasted out of the blocks and kept the hammer down to win the London Diamond League 100 metres in a hot 9.86 seconds.

Shah Rukh elated at team's CPL title triumph

Shah Rukh elated at team's CPL title triumph

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'Thank you Trinidad & Tobago and the @CPL for the tournament. @GoToTnT'

Shocking! Why Fraser-Pryce missed 100m semis

Shocking! Why Fraser-Pryce missed 100m semis

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Security officials at the Stade de France in Paris refused to let Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce back into the stadium.

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.

Veteran van der Merwe left out of Netherlands T20 WC squad

Veteran van der Merwe left out of Netherlands T20 WC squad

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Holland will begin their T20 World Cup campaign on June 4 against Nepal at Dallas and four days later will face formidable South Africa in New York.

Did Rohit's heroics end Matthew Wade's career?

Did Rohit's heroics end Matthew Wade's career?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Matthew Wade has revealed that his team's defeat to India in the T20 World Cup earlier this year was probably the moment that ended his career as it was the first time that the thought of retirement crossed his mind.

T20 WC PIX: India rout Australia, enter semis unbeaten

T20 WC PIX: India rout Australia, enter semis unbeaten

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 1 match between India and Australia, at Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Monday.