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Organisers hopeful of West Indies' World Cup participation

Organisers hopeful of West Indies' World Cup participation

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Organisers are confident West Indies will take part at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand early next year despite the crisis caused by their withdrawal from the tour of India earlier this month.

Angry India may scrap 2016 West Indies tour

Angry India may scrap 2016 West Indies tour

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

India may scrap their tour of West Indies in 2016 after the Caribbean team's abrupt pullout on Friday, said an angry Indian cricket board (BCCI) which is also considering legal actions and seeking intervention of the game's world governing body.

West Indies board meets for crisis talks after India legal threat

West Indies board meets for crisis talks after India legal threat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Just hours after the powerful Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) announced they would take legal action against the WICB and were suspending all planned tours of the Caribbean -- moves that could have a devastating financial impact on the West Indies -- officials gathered at a beachside hotel to deal with the fall-out.

'Deeply embarrassed' West Indies seek talks with India after legal threat

'Deeply embarrassed' West Indies seek talks with India after legal threat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The West Indies Cricket Board will ask for a meeting with its Indian counterparts as it seeks to find a way out of the crisis caused by the abandonment of the recent tour.

Stranded Windies await flight home after T20 World Cup exit

Stranded Windies await flight home after T20 World Cup exit

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The West Indies cricket team remains stranded in Kolkata due to international airspace restrictions following the T20 World Cup, while South African players also face travel disruptions.

India tour of West Indies: Ramdin dropped from squad

India tour of West Indies: Ramdin dropped from squad

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

West Indies have replaced wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin with Shane Dowrich for the four-Test series at home to India.

West Indies to play day-night Test against Pakistan?

West Indies to play day-night Test against Pakistan?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan, on Saturday, said that the West Indies cricket board has agreed to play a day and night Test in the 'home' series planned in the UAE in September-October.

West Indies withdraw juniors from Bangladesh after bomb blast

West Indies withdraw juniors from Bangladesh after bomb blast

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

West Indies have withdrawn their under-19 cricket team from a tour of Bangladesh after a bomb went off near the hotel they were staying at in Chittagong.

Cricket Australia plays down IPL control fears in Big Bash League

Cricket Australia plays down IPL control fears in Big Bash League

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said fears that private investment in the Big Bash League (BBL) could lead to the tournament ceding control to Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners are overblown.

West Indies and Bangladesh reschedule 2009 series

West Indies and Bangladesh reschedule 2009 series

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Bangladesh's planned tour of the West Indies in April has been rescheduled for June and July, a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official said on Friday.

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.

Collingwood named England interim coach for West Indies tour

Collingwood named England interim coach for West Indies tour

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Collingwood takes over after Chris Silverwood stepped down last week

West Indies women to play ODIs in Pakistan in November

West Indies women to play ODIs in Pakistan in November

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

West Indies women will visit Pakistan for three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) in November, the Asian side's cricket board (PCB) said on Thursday.

West Indies all-rounder Russell pulls out of Pakistan T20 series

West Indies all-rounder Russell pulls out of Pakistan T20 series

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has pulled out of the upcoming three-T20I series against Pakistan citing 'personal' reasons.

Gayle ready to lead West Indies after row

Gayle ready to lead West Indies after row

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Captain Chris Gayle said he is big enough to stand up to the West Indies Cricket Board in his row with the ruling body.

IPL: Gudakesh Motie Linked With LSG After PSL Withdrawal

IPL: Gudakesh Motie Linked With LSG After PSL Withdrawal

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

West Indies spinner Gudakesh Motie is being linked with a possible move to Lucknow Super Giants as a replacement for injured Wanindu Hasaranga ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season.

Pakistan v West Indies ODI abandoned

Pakistan v West Indies ODI abandoned

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Umpires Daryl Harper and Aleem Dar called off the match after an early morning inspection of the ground and pitch, which was badly affected by the torrential rain.

Gayle ready to make West Indies comeback

Gayle ready to make West Indies comeback

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Flamboyant opener Chris Gayle has scrapped his deal with English county Somerset to make himself available for West Indies after ending his year-long dispute with the cricket board.

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

Women's T20 World Cup: Pakistan's campaign in crisis amid reports of dressing-room turmoil

Women's T20 World Cup: Pakistan's campaign in crisis amid reports of dressing-room turmoil

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

The Pakistan women's cricket team is reportedly facing significant internal disagreements and a tense environment during the Women's T20 World Cup in England. Amidst a winless streak, reports highlight clashes between team mentor Wahab Riaz and captain Fatima Sana over selection and disciplinary matters, alongside broader issues of team groupings and coaching frustrations. This mirrors past problems in Pakistani cricket, exacerbated by frequent coaching changes.

The Cricket Series Aamir Khan Is Making A Film On

The Cricket Series Aamir Khan Is Making A Film On

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Aamir Khan's upcoming film, aims to shed light on the 1952-1953 India-Pakistan series, which occurred just five years after Partition and marked Pakistan's first official Test series.

West Indies spinner Narine withdrawn from India tour due to 'illegal' action

West Indies spinner Narine withdrawn from India tour due to 'illegal' action

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has withdrawn Sunil Narine from the upcoming tour of India after the spinner was banned from bowling in the Champions League Twenty20 final for an illegal bowling action.

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Sacked in 2019, now Pakistan's head coach?

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Sacked in 2019, now Pakistan's head coach?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly offering the head coach position for the Test team to former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, potentially making him the youngest person to hold the role.

India vs West Indies two-Test series to kick-off in Rajkot

India vs West Indies two-Test series to kick-off in Rajkot

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The opening Test will be held at Rajkot from October 4 to 8, followed by the second Test from October 12 to 16 at Hyderabad.

Chahar ruled out of final West Indies ODI

Chahar ruled out of final West Indies ODI

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The BCCI medical team examined Deepak Chahar and has suggested that the fast bowler needs some rest

Richard Pybus replaces Jonathan Trott as Afghanistan head coach

Richard Pybus replaces Jonathan Trott as Afghanistan head coach

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

England-born Richard Pybus has been appointed as the head coach of the Afghanistan cricket team, replacing Jonathan Trott.

Sarwan named West Indies captain

Sarwan named West Indies captain

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Ramnaresh Sarwan has been appointed West Indies captain following the retirement of Brian Lara, the cricket board (WICB) said on Tuesday.

Does Ashwin hold the key to India's fortunes in the West Indies?

Does Ashwin hold the key to India's fortunes in the West Indies?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be the key to India's success in the Test tour of the West Indies, their first series under head coach Anil Kumble.

Shakib returns for ODIs vs West Indies

Shakib returns for ODIs vs West Indies

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Former skipper and pacer Mashrafe Mortaza, who was left out of the 24-man ODI preliminary squad announced on January 4, has not been named in the final squad.

Bravo dropped from West Indies squad for 'idiot' tweet

Bravo dropped from West Indies squad for 'idiot' tweet

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Batsman Darren Bravo has been dropped from the West Indies squad in Zimbabwe for a triangular one-day international series because of "unacceptable behaviour", the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said on Saturday.

Indian cricket should cut all ties with West Indies: Thakur

Indian cricket should cut all ties with West Indies: Thakur

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Reacting angrily to the West Indies' pull out, BCCI joint secretary Anurag Thakur severely criticized WICB's decision to call its players back midway from the tour and said that the Indian board should cut all ties with the Caribbean team.

Lara, Sarwan to work with West Indies batsmen before India Tests

Lara, Sarwan to work with West Indies batsmen before India Tests

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Lara, one of the greatest batsmen of all-time, and Sarwan, who was one the leading players of his generation from the Caribbean, will be part of the pre-series camp,

Injured Pollard out of West Indies squad for World T20

Injured Pollard out of West Indies squad for World T20

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Defending champions West Indies will be without Kieron Pollard for next month's World Twenty20 in Bangladesh after the big-hitting all-rounder failed to recover from a knee injury.

India and West Indies to play T20 games in United States

India and West Indies to play T20 games in United States

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

India will play two Twenty20 internationals against world champions West Indies in Florida in late August, the Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) said on Tuesday.

Lara takes over as 'performance mentor' for West Indies

Lara takes over as 'performance mentor' for West Indies

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Cricket West Indies (CWI) said batting great Brian Lara has agreed to take on the role of "performance mentor" to help players and coaches in all three formats of the game.

Watch Kohli & Co wish West Indies legend Sobers on 80th birthday

Watch Kohli & Co wish West Indies legend Sobers on 80th birthday

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Wishing Garfield Sobers on his 80th birthday, India Test skipper Virat Kohli has expressed his desire to meet the legendary West Indies cricketer.

West Indies players protest with black armband during second ODI in Delhi

West Indies players protest with black armband during second ODI in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

The West Indies team might have put off its 'strike' plan as of now, but the players continued to protest against the payment dispute with the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) by wearing black armbands in the second One-day International against India, in New Delhi, on Saturday.

West Indies end 11-match losing streak

West Indies end 11-match losing streak

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

West Indies' surprise victory means that they can now qualify for the final on August 9 if they beat India on Sunday.

Browne replaces Lloyd as West Indies' chairman of selectors

Browne replaces Lloyd as West Indies' chairman of selectors

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Former wicketkeeper-batsman Courtney Browne has replaced Clive Lloyd as West Indies' chairman of selectors with immediate effect, according to their cricket board (WICB).

Pakistan, West Indies to play pink ball day-night Test in Dubai

Pakistan, West Indies to play pink ball day-night Test in Dubai

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday released the itinerary for the home series against the West Indies in the United Arab Emirates, which will include three Tests, three One-day Internationals and as many T20 Internationals.