News for 'West Indies Cricket Board'

Allan Border blasts Konstas: 'Drop the ramp shot'

Allan Border blasts Konstas: 'Drop the ramp shot'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Former Australian captain Allan Border harshly criticised compatriot and rising batter Sam Konstas for his poor shot selection in red-ball format, advising him to "shelve" his signature ramp shot.

Narine banned from bowling in international cricket

Narine banned from bowling in international cricket

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

An independent assessment revealed that all variations of Narine's deliveries exceeded the 15-degree limit.

Cricket Buzz: Dananjaya to assess action in Brisbane

Cricket Buzz: Dananjaya to assess action in Brisbane

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Nic Pothas appointed as interim coach of Windies

2-tier Test system; T20 WC expansion: Key points of ICC meeting

2-tier Test system; T20 WC expansion: Key points of ICC meeting

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The much-debated idea of a two-tier Test system, expansion of the T20 World Cup and ratification of new members are some of the topics that will be discussed in depth during the four-day AGM of the International Cricket Council.

Bowling great Andy Roberts's honest thoughts about Windies' cricket

Bowling great Andy Roberts's honest thoughts about Windies' cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Dejected by the shambolic state of the West Indies cricket team, legendary pacer Sir Andy Roberts feels the side is not even competing anymore and players cannot escape the blame by continuously citing their dispute with the country's Board.

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.

What Did Gavaskar Tell Babar Azam?

What Did Gavaskar Tell Babar Azam?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Pakistan captain Babar Azam caught up with India's batting great Sunil Gavaskar in the US.

'I am committed to whatever cricket I play'

'I am committed to whatever cricket I play'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Chris Gayle is happy to take on the West Indies captain's role again following an end to the bitter dispute between the players and the West Indies Cricket Board, the opening batsman has said.

No Place For Senior Pros In Pak T20 Side!

No Place For Senior Pros In Pak T20 Side!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Pakistan selectors rule out T20 role for Babar, Rizwan and Afridi in near future

Pollard wants end of players- WI board dispute

Pollard wants end of players- WI board dispute

Rediff.com3 May 2011

The West Indian Cricket Board (WICB) recently hit out at Chris Gayle for opting to play in the IPL at a time when the one-day series against Pakistan was on at home. Gayle, in turn, lashed out at the WICB for omitting him from the squad on ground that he was unfit.

Powell praises Windies' progress despite T20 WC exit

Powell praises Windies' progress despite T20 WC exit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Rovman Powell remained extremely proud of the progress the 'Men in Maroon' have made in the past year.

MI worst hit as SA players to give IPL playoffs a miss

MI worst hit as SA players to give IPL playoffs a miss

Rediff.com15 May 2025

WTC-bound SA players to miss play-offs after BCCI asks teams to release them by May 26

'Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?'

'Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh has slammed the ICC and top cricket boards, including the BCCI, for not caring about Test cricket after South Africa named a depleted red-ball squad for the tour of New Zealand.

Last-man Holder's heroics earn West Indies a tie against Pak

Last-man Holder's heroics earn West Indies a tie against Pak

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

West Indies number 11 Jason Holder smashed 14 runs off the final over to earn his side a dramatic tie with Pakistan in the third one-day international at Beausejour Stadium in St Lucia on Friday.

Shaheen Afridi's Test future in doubt

Shaheen Afridi's Test future in doubt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Shaheen Shah Afridi's Test future is under scrutiny after he was sidelined for the two-Test series against the West Indies at home.

Mark Wood ruled out, will miss India Test series?

Mark Wood ruled out, will miss India Test series?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Wood has had issues with his left knee for a year and the 35-year-old experienced "increased stiffness and discomfort" during England's Champions Trophy

Wrist injury forces Samuels to return home from New Zealand

Wrist injury forces Samuels to return home from New Zealand

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels will need surgery on a chronic right wrist injury and has been ruled out of their limited overs series in New Zealand, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.

ECB surprise! Data analysts axed ahead of India Tests

ECB surprise! Data analysts axed ahead of India Tests

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The England and Wales Cricket Board has sacked its data analysts, Freddie Wilde and Nathan Leamon, weeks ahead of the Test series against India, as head coach Brendon McCullum wants to put more emphasis on gut feeling and intuition.

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Wood replaces retired Anderson for 2nd Test vs WI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The second Test begins on Thursday, with a third and final Test scheduled at Birmingham starting on July 26.

Gayle signs agreement with Windies Board

Gayle signs agreement with Windies Board

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Chris Gayle has signed an agreement with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) but there is still no clarity on the explosive opener's return to the national side. The agreement was brokered by CARICOM. Apart from the agreement, Gayle has written a 'side-letter' to the WICB, the contents of which were not disclosed.

India will witness Sachin's 200th Test; Windies to tour in Nov

India will witness Sachin's 200th Test; Windies to tour in Nov

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Here is some good news for Sachin Tendulkar fans. They will get to watch their cricketing hero play his milestone 200th Test at home.

Flat Tracks, Broadcast Blackout Mar Duleep Trophy

Flat Tracks, Broadcast Blackout Mar Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Under pressure, the BCCI announced that the final to be played from September 11-15 will be broadcast live.

BCCI goes back on its decision, keeps Subramaniam for West Indies tour

BCCI goes back on its decision, keeps Subramaniam for West Indies tour

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"He will complete this tour as I have now accepted his apology," Rai added.

WICB seeks meeting with Gayle ahead of return

WICB seeks meeting with Gayle ahead of return

Rediff.com11 May 2012

The West Indies Cricket Board has asked Chris Gayle to meet with its officials to put an end to 'residual matters' related to their seemingly concluded spat after the destructive opener confirmed his availability for national duty.

Windies tour to Zimbabwe cleared

Windies tour to Zimbabwe cleared

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

The West Indies tour of Zimbabwe will go ahead this month after a security report gave the all-clear for the trip.

Pakistan won't travel to India for Women's ODI World Cup

Pakistan won't travel to India for Women's ODI World Cup

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

The PCB chief said India and ICC being the hosts of the tournament would decide on the neutral venue.

Bangladesh coach fired for shocking behaviour

Bangladesh coach fired for shocking behaviour

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has suspended men's team head coach Chandika Hathurusingha due to inappropriate conduct by him during last year's ODI World Cup in India.

Windies players against Canada series

Windies players against Canada series

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

West Indies cricketers are threatening to pull out of the tri-series in Canada because they say the Board 'disregarded' a recent agreement signed with the Players' Association.

Pollard's expertise to fire up England's T20 World Cup campaign

Pollard's expertise to fire up England's T20 World Cup campaign

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Pollard to join England coaching staff for next year's T20 WC

Top Windies cricketers set for return as truce with Board nears

Top Windies cricketers set for return as truce with Board nears

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Cricket West Indies (CWI) showed it was willing to welcome back top players on Thursday when it cleared Darren Bravo to play in all forms of cricket after the batsman apologised to the board and its president, Dave Cameron, for a Twitter outburst.

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

ICC is mulling a dedicated fund of at least US$ 15 million for Test cricket that will help increase the players' match fee and address the migration of talent to T20 leagues.

Dowrich announces retirement at 32; withdraws from Windies' ODI series against Eng

Dowrich announces retirement at 32; withdraws from Windies' ODI series against Eng

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Former West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Shane Dowrich has retired from international cricket and withdrawn from the squad for a one-day international series against England, the country's cricket board (CWI) said on Thursday.

India's dominance hurts Test cricket: Chappell

India's dominance hurts Test cricket: Chappell

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has criticized the ICC, calling it an "event management company" and stating that financially stronger boards are dictating a self-serving schedule that harms Test cricket.

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Gujarat Titans set to miss Buttler in play-offs, Moeen Ali not to return for KKR

Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) is in talks with several boards which have yet to pay prize money from this year's Twenty20 World Cup to the players, sources told Reuters on Thursday.

Kirsten, Gillespie take charge of Pakistan cricket

Kirsten, Gillespie take charge of Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Pakistan have appointed former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten as head coach of their men's white-ball teams

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".

Windies players snub T20 World Cup launch

Windies players snub T20 World Cup launch

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

The simmering rift between the West Indies cricketers and their board further widened after they boycotted the launch of the 2010 Twenty20 World Cup, which was held at the Beausejour Stadium, St Lucia.

WI Board irked by Gayle's decision to play in IPL

WI Board irked by Gayle's decision to play in IPL

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Former captain Chris Gayle's decision to give the entire home series against Pakistan a miss for the lucrative IPL has angered the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), which described the opener's move as 'unacceptable and disappointing '.

BCCI rejected Test championship, claims WICB chief

BCCI rejected Test championship, claims WICB chief

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

In a startling revelation, West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) chief Julian Hunte accused the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of rejecting ICC's proposal of organising Test cricket with a four-year championship structure in place. Hunte made the statement in his report at the annual general meeting of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) this month.