News for 'West Indies Cricket Board'

We will be ready to stage World Cup

We will be ready to stage World Cup

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

There were reports that Australia were on standby to take over as hosts following concerns about preparations in the Caribbean.

England great Anderson retires with one final flourish

England great Anderson retires with one final flourish

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

James Anderson concluded his illustrious 21-year international cricket career with his 704th and final wicket on Friday during England's commanding victory over West Indies

Working closely with UK government to resume cricket: ECB

Working closely with UK government to resume cricket: ECB

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said it is working closely with the government to ensure safe resumption of the game amid the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday announced that the lockdown, which was enforced to stem the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, will remain in place till at least June 1 in the UK.

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.

Lloyd to succeed Gavaskar at ICC Cricket Committee

Lloyd to succeed Gavaskar at ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd will succeed Sunil Gavaskar as chairman of the ICC's Cricket Committee after Pakistan withdrew Majid Khan's nomination for the high-profile post. Sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board said Majid's nomination was withdrawn before the ICC meeting commenced in Dubai.

Champions Trophy in Pakistan: Will India participate?

Champions Trophy in Pakistan: Will India participate?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Champions Trophy headlines Pakistan's home season but India uncertainty remains

Dear Ramiz Raja (sir) grace is a quality few have... you have none: Masaba

Dear Ramiz Raja (sir) grace is a quality few have... you have none: Masaba

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Fashion designer and actor Masaba Gupta on Wednesday slammed former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja for laughing at a racist comment directed towards her parents, West Indies batting great Vivian Richards and veteran actor Neena Gupta

BCCI could rest all seniors for Afghanistan series

BCCI could rest all seniors for Afghanistan series

Rediff.com25 May 2023

BCCI might field a second string team for the proposed home series against Afghanistan.

Wes Hall to step down

Wes Hall to step down

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

Hall has cited a pre-existing medical condition for his decision not to seek re-election as president of the West Indies Cricket Board.

Test cricket being strangled by Twenty20 weed, says Holding

Test cricket being strangled by Twenty20 "weed", says Holding

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Test match cricket faces a bleak future with the sport's administrators failing to control the 'runaway weed' of the hugely popular Twenty20 format, former West Indies pace bowler Michael Holding said.

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Save Jasprit Bumrah, whose injury-prone body and exceptional skills demand workload management, questions are now being raised as to why the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja opted out of Duleep Trophy.

Reifer to skipper ad-hoc Windies team

Reifer to skipper ad-hoc Windies team

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) scrambled to get a team together for the first Test against Bangladesh starting on Thursday after the selected players decided to boycott the match due to contract disputes.

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan storm into Super 8; NZ out

T20 WC PIX: Afghanistan storm into Super 8; NZ out

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

A dominant Afghanistan crushed Papua New Guinea by seven wickets to storm into the Super Eight of the T20 World Cup in Trinidad on Thursday.

Carib community steps in to sort Gayle-WICB row

Carib community steps in to sort Gayle-WICB row

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

With the dispute between the West Indies Cricket Board and Chris Gayle showing no signs of ending soon, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of government have stepped in to try and work out a solution.

Gordon to step down as WICB chief

Gordon to step down as WICB chief

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

West Indies Cricket Board president Ken Gordon will not seek re-election after the expiry of his term at the end of this month.

Cricket Buzz: Gayle named WI vice-captain for World Cup

Cricket Buzz: Gayle named WI vice-captain for World Cup

Rediff.com7 May 2019

"This will probably be the biggest World Cup, so there will be great expectations and I know we will do very well for the people of the West Indies," he added.

Pant, Shami's return in spotlight as Ranji season kickstarts

Pant, Shami's return in spotlight as Ranji season kickstarts

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Perhaps, another Ranji title with Mumbai will be a fitting send off for Ajinkya Rahane.

After revised sched, Windies to tour Bangladesh next month

After revised sched, Windies to tour Bangladesh next month

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The two Tests will be played from February 3 to 7 and February 11 to 15 in Chittagong and Dhaka respectively.

BCCI says happy to mediate in Windies pay dispute after series

BCCI says happy to mediate in Windies pay dispute after series

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India made it clear on Thursday that there is absolutely "no threat" to the ongoing home series against West Indies despite an acrimonious pay dispute between the visiting cricketers and its parent body which is yet to be resolved.

Bravo comes out of retirement; ready to play for WI

Bravo comes out of retirement; ready to play for WI

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo on Friday announced his return to international cricket, little over a year after he called it quits due to a bitter fallout with the West Indies Cricket Board. He said the decision was prompted by the change of guard in WICB, where former team manager Ricky Skerritt took over as the new president replacing Dave Cameron earlier this year.

Show cause notice awaits errant Indian cricketers

Show cause notice awaits errant Indian cricketers

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Cracking the whip on errant Indian cricketers, the BCCI on Monday decided to issue show cause notice to the players for their involvement in a pub bawl in St Lucia soon after the team's humiliating exit from the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies.

Cricket Buzz: Richardson's World Cup hope gets boost

Cricket Buzz: Richardson's World Cup hope gets boost

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The 22-year-old completed only half his quota of overs in Sunday's second one-day international against Pakistan in Sharjah before he was forced off the field having dislocated his bowling shoulder when trying to save a boundary.

Windies suspend coach Simmons for questioning 'legitimacy of selection'

Windies suspend coach Simmons for questioning 'legitimacy of selection'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

West Indies coach Phil Simmons was suspended on Monday for appearing to question the selection of his One-Day international squad that will tour Sri Lanka in November.

Asia Cup: Watch Out For These Players!

Asia Cup: Watch Out For These Players!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Players from the other teams who could push the Men in Blue to the limit.

Sammy retires from Tests after Ramdin takes WI captaincy

Sammy retires from Tests after Ramdin takes WI captaincy

Rediff.com10 May 2014

West Indies all-rounder Darren Sammy announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday after he was replaced as captain by wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin.

PICS: Pope century puts England in command vs Windies

PICS: Pope century puts England in command vs Windies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

IMAGES from the second Test between England and the West Indies in Nottingham on Thursday.

Richards slams ICC, says one rule for Windies, another for India

Richards slams ICC, says one rule for Windies, another for India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The legendary Viv Richards lashed out at the ICC for its official reprimand of World T20 champions the West Indies, saying it has one rule for the Darren Sammy-led outfit and another for the Indian cricket team.

Rishabh Pant takes incredible to another level: Gower

Rishabh Pant takes incredible to another level: Gower

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Former England captain David Gower said the mercurial Rishabh Pant performs what 'others can only dream of and takes incredible to another level.'

Focus on India's pacers in final warm-up before Windies Tests

Focus on India's pacers in final warm-up before Windies Tests

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

India will look to plug the chinks in its armoury and provide finishing touches to its preparation for the four-Test series when it takes on the West Indies Cricket Board Presidents' XI in the final warm-up match, starting in Basseterre, St Kitts, on Thursday.

What triggered LSG bowler Digvesh's unusual celebration

What triggered LSG bowler Digvesh's unusual celebration

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

As Arya walked back to the pavilion after scoring eight off nine balls, Digvesh, his teammate from the Delhi T20 League, mimicked writing a letter -- an act seemingly directed at Arya.

Team India's day off... and a bonding session to remember!

Team India's day off... and a bonding session to remember!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Rediff.com gives you a peek into Team India's fun-filled bonding session around St Kitts.

Tendulkar will not campaign for Congress, says Shukla

Tendulkar will not campaign for Congress, says Shukla

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

BCCI vice-president and Congress MP Rajiv Shukla on Sunday rejected speculation of star cricketer Sachin Tendulkar campaigning for his party in the upcoming assembly elections and termed such reports as "baseless".

Should Bumrah only play one format?

Should Bumrah only play one format?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'There is no question on the value that he brings to the side. But the management and board need to discuss how to use him...'

BCCI slaps Rs 250 crore damages claim on WICB

BCCI slaps Rs 250 crore damages claim on WICB

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

Left fuming by the West Indian cricketers' mid-series pullout due to a pay dispute with their Board, the BCCI has slapped a damages claim to the tune of Rs 250 crore ($42 million) on the WICB.

Lara to play only if best team is selected

Lara to play only if best team is selected

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

The ace batsman also wants an assurance that the outstanding issues would be brought to the table and discussed.

India Break Record After Record In Kanpur

India Break Record After Record In Kanpur

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 in Tests...

Samuels has support of team: Lara

Samuels has support of team: Lara

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Captain Brian Lara said the entire team is behind Marlon Samuels in this hour of crisis.

Shakib, Miraz guide Bangladesh to secure series against WI

Shakib, Miraz guide Bangladesh to secure series against WI

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Bangladesh not only clinched the ODI series 2-0 but also moved up to the third spot in the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League standings.

After boycott, Windies scramble to find team

After boycott, Windies scramble to find team

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

The West Indies Cricket Board is scrambling to get a team together for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting on Thursday, after the selected players decided to boycott the match due to contract disputes. The WICB has said the match would go ahead but has not stated whether it is recruiting an alernative team after Tuesday's boycott announcement.

Battle royale for BCCI media rights

Battle royale for BCCI media rights

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Who will win the BCCI media rights? Star or Sony?