Brian Lara will captain West Indies for the home series against England and Bangladesh.
West Indies' two-time World T20-winning captain Darren Sammy has defended his team-mate Chris Gayle, who has once again revived accusations of sexism against him with some lewd comments in an interview with a British daily. Gayle, 36, came under fire for asking Australian broadcaster Mel McLaughlin out on a date in a live television interview during a Big Bash Twenty20 game in January. In the ongoing IPL, the Royal Challengers Bangalore opener sparked another sexism row when he asked a Times journalist a string of inappropriate questions. Sammy, however, chose to play down the latest row. "Chris Gayle is the universe boss, a team-mate of mine who I admire and respect. I just think people target Chris for no reason. "To me, Chris is one of our cricketing heroes. He's an entertainer, first, but a lot of people have jumped on his back," Sammy was quoted as saying by 'ESPNcricinfo'. He added, "I always support Chris because of what he does on a cricket field. Yes, we have a responsibility to ourselves, and the people who watch us, but sometimes I feel Chris is a target for newspaper headlines."
West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels has been charged with misconduct after an internal investigation by the WICB into bribery and match-fixing allegations against him.
"As far as we are concerned, we are going ahead with the Test. I have not seen any unease among players because of the pay matter. Everyone is looking forward to the game," Lara told reoprters ahead of the third Test
Pouring rain and three wickets set South Africa back in the opening Test against West Indies.
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has committed an "anti-doping whereabouts" rule violation, the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) told Reuters on Wednesday.
ECB's Harrison said the board was getting used to the idea of hosting cricket in empty stadiums.
Bennett King is optimistic ahead of next week's first Test against South Africa, despite the contract dispute that has robbed him of seven players, including skipper Brian Lara.
Fast bowler Gus Atkinson and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith will make their red-ball debuts for England in the first of the three-match home series
The reason cited is a persistent back injury.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the Champions Trophy would be held entirely in Pakistan.
The West Indies fast bowler will fly home from the Test tour of England because of a shin injury.
Brian Lara apologised to the West Indies Cricket Board for his public outburst after the Test series loss to India.
FICA chief executive Tim May on Friday said that the West Indies Cricket Board has breached an ICC agreement by picking up a 'third rate' side for the Champions Trophy.
Jerome Jayaratne will be Sri Lanka's interim coach for the home series against West Indies beginning next month, the country's cricket board announced.
West Indies opener Chris Gayle will miss the One-Day International series against England with a back problem, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said on Saturday.
Legendary West Indies fast bowler Andy Roberts feels that the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) should immediately send representatives to India and salvage the situation by speaking to the BCCI bosses as paying huge damages could end cricket in the Caribbean.
Just weeks after being dropped from the West Indies' World Cup squad, a 'disillusioned' Dwayne Bravo has announced his retirement from Test cricket.
In a major boost to Delhi Capitals, vice-captain Faf du Plessis has decided to return for the remainder of the IPL while England all-rounder Will Jacks will rejoin Mumbai Indians for their final two league fixtures.
Grenadian Prime Minister has intervened in a bid to end a contract dispute between WICB and the players.
India will be based at Trinidad & Tobago in the preliminary round of the 2007 World Cup.
West Indies have dropped batsman Lendl Simmons from their Twenty20 World Cup squad owing to a back injury, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said on Saturday. "The 31-year-old right-handed top-order batsman will remain in Trinidad to continue his rehabilitation," the WICB said. "A replacement player will be named in the coming days," it said in a statement. Simmons, who has played 34 T20Is with a top score of 77, joins all-rounder Kieron Pollard on the sidelines after a knee injury forced him to decline signing a player contract for the tournament in India. Spinner Sunil Narine, who is still working to fix his illegal bowling action, and Darren Bravo, who has opted to focus on the longer formats of cricket, withdrew from the West Indies squad last month.
Sarwan injured a joint in his right shoulder while falling awkwardly trying to prevent a boundary on the first day of the second Test on Friday.
Shane Watson turned down after the Pakistan head coach job after details of the contract were leaked to the media.
Ramnaresh Sarwan has been ruled out of action for three weeks with a hand injury.
A dispute between the West Indies Cricket Board and its players is threatening to disrupt preparations for their tour of Australia in January.
Facing England in Barbados holds special significance for Jones, whose parents hail from the Caribbean island nation
Chanderpaul, who averages more than 42 in Tests, made 101 runs in six innings in the series against England.
"Though it's tempting to play, it would curtail the development of a younger player," the former captain said.
Doshi represented India in 33 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals from 1979 to 1983.
James Anderson will retire from Test cricket after the first match of the series against West Indies at Lord's this year.
Chetram Singh will be unable to hold any ICC post because he is a bookie.
West Indies are two-time World T20 champions but the flamboyant Chris Gayle feels "it will be difficult" for the Caribbean islands to regain their glory days in Test cricket in the near future. One of the most dashing batsmen of his time, Gayle has two triple hundreds in the longest format with 7214 runs in 103 games. His RCB jersey no, 333, is his highest Test score. West Indies have lost their last two Test series against India (at home) and Pakistan (away).
The West Indies Cricket Board has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to work for a "mutually agreeable solution" over its demand for 26.2 million pounds as compensation for the former's decision to abandon its tour to India.
Chris Gayle intends to keep playing international cricket with his eyes on the 2016 World Twenty20 but admitted his back injury will sideline him from next month's Test series against England.
Sarfraz Ahmed will continue as Pakistan captain at the World Cup in May despite serving a suspension for breaching the anti-racism code, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani said on Tuesday.
Following their convincing 105-run victory against West Indies in the second One-Day International on Sunday, the Indian players paid a visit to former West Indies player Dwayne Bravo's house in Trinidad for dinner.
Shan Masood to continue as Pakistan Test captain, decision on Babar Azam put on hold
England pace bowler Jofra Archer could play in this year's T20 World Cup but will not play Test cricket until 2025.
West Indies is likely to send a second-string side to the World T20 as the top players failed to reach an agreement in their contract impasse with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).
