News for 'West Indies'

West Indies to temporarily halve salaries of players, staff

West Indies to temporarily halve salaries of players, staff

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Cricket West Indies (CWI) said on Friday it will halve salaries for staff and players for up to six months as it struggles to deal with the "debilitating economic challenges" caused by the coronavirus pandemic. CWI said it had delayed the 50% salary cut for staff, players, umpires and coaches, to take effect from July 1, as long as possible and hoped the temporary measure would not last more than three to six months.

West Indies too strong for PNG

West Indies too strong for PNG

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

West Indies strolled to a 152-run victory over Papua New Guinea in Khulna.

West Indies crumble to record Test loss

West Indies crumble to record Test loss

Rediff.com29 May 2007

England beat the West Indies on the fourth day of the second Test by an innings and 283 runs.

Pollard becomes T20 cricket's leading run-scorer with century for MI New York

Pollard becomes T20 cricket's leading run-scorer with century for MI New York

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Pollard becomes T20 cricket's leading run-scorer with century for MI New York

West Indies board ask Gayle to retract criticism

West Indies board ask Gayle to retract criticism

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

West Indies batting stalwart Chris Gayle was, on Thursday, told to take back his bitter criticism of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), if he wanted to bring back his days of glory and boost his international career, according to AFP.

How West Indies are preparing for Indian challenge

How West Indies are preparing for Indian challenge

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The West Indies team has been based in India for the last one month

Credit to the way West Indies played: Kohli

Credit to the way West Indies played: Kohli

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Virat Kohli has said he can only doff his hat to the West Indies batsmen, who produced a special batting display to save the second Test.

West Indies team arrives in Kolkata

West Indies team arrives in Kolkata

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

A 25-member West Indies contingent, including support staff, checked in at Kolkata on Monday to play a three-day practice match and the opening Test of the two-match series that will be the swansong for batting great Sachin Tendulkar.

Don't copy Sooryavanshi blindly, youngsters must find their own game: Hayden

Don't copy Sooryavanshi blindly, youngsters must find their own game: Hayden

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Matthew Hayden cautions young cricketers against blindly copying Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless batting style, backs Shubman Gill's consistency, and raises concerns over the future of bilateral ODI cricket amid the franchise boom.

T20 World Cup: True test awaits Hosein, Motie against SA, India, says Faf

T20 World Cup: True test awaits Hosein, Motie against SA, India, says Faf

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Faf du Plessis believes real test for spinners Motie, Hosein will come against South Africa, India

At 15, Sooryavanshi Shatters Sachin's 37-Year-Old Record

At 15, Sooryavanshi Shatters Sachin's 37-Year-Old Record

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15 years and 91 days, has become the youngest player to represent India in international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's 37-year-old record. He also set a new benchmark as the youngest T20I debutant from a Full Member nation, making his debut against Ireland in Belfast.

Hinds, Lara boost West Indies reply

Hinds, Lara boost West Indies reply

Rediff.com22 Jun 2003

Sri Lanka who resumed day two on 250 for four, were bowled out for 354.

West Indies salute their legend... Shivnarine Chanderpaul

West Indies salute their legend... Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

West Indies on Sunday paid a tribute to their legendary batsman, Shivnarine Chanderpaul. The veteran will touch the milestone of playing 150 Tests when the Caribbean side will clash with India from Wednesday to salvage a draw in the two-match series.

'Respect the cap': Ashwin slams split India Team idea

'Respect the cap': Ashwin slams split India Team idea

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised the idea of creating two separate T20I teams for Team India, advocating for 'A' team tours to provide players with more exposure instead.

West Indies player dispute worries Sri Lanka

West Indies player dispute worries Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

The Sri Lankan cricket board has expressed concerns over the prospect of an understrength West Indies squad being sent to tour the island next month.

Lara determined to improve West Indies fortunes

Lara determined to improve West Indies fortunes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2006

The West Indies is ranked eighth in one-day as well as Test cricket.

Video: De Villiers hurricane blows West Indies away!

Video: De Villiers hurricane blows West Indies away!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

If there was Gayle storm in Manuka Oval, it was a AB de Villiers masterpiece at Sydney cricket ground.

T20 World Cup: Fans slam Abhishek Sharma

T20 World Cup: Fans slam Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Abhishek Sharma was shown no mercy by fans who took to X to criticise the batter for another failure at the 2026 T20 World Cup.

South Africa tour to West Indies on hold indefinitely

South Africa tour to West Indies on hold indefinitely

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

South Africa's director of cricket Graeme Smith does not expect the national team to be back in action until November at the earliest and confirmed the scheduled tour of West Indies has been postponed indefinitely. Cricket West Indies chief executive Johnny Grave said last week they are hopeful of hosting South Africa in September for either two Tests or five T20 Internationals, but Smith has made clear that will not happen.

England take first day honours against West Indies

England take first day honours against West Indies

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler compiled an unbeaten fifth-wicket stand of 124 to guide England to 231 for four at the close on Day 1 of the third Test against the West Indies in St Lucia.

T20 World Cup: Ganguly makes big call on Samson's future

T20 World Cup: Ganguly makes big call on Samson's future

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Sourav Ganguly, former Indian cricket team captain, praised Sanju Samson's match-winning innings of 97* runs, calling it 'outstanding' and hailing him as a 'very good player' after India's victory against West Indies in the T20 World Cup.

Labuschagne ton puts Australia in charge vs West Indies

Labuschagne ton puts Australia in charge vs West Indies

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Steve Smith was on 59 unbeaten with Labuschagne at the close.

Markram: 'No Step Is Easy' as SA Close In on Semis

Markram: 'No Step Is Easy' as SA Close In on Semis

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Aiden Markram's unbeaten 82 and a 95-run opening stand with Quinton de Kock powered South Africa to a nine-wicket win over West Indies, putting the Proteas on the brink of the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Images: West Indies humiliate Bangladesh

Images: West Indies humiliate Bangladesh

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Ruthless West Indies humiliated Bangladesh with the bat and ball in front of their own fans on Friday, skittling the World Cup co-hosts for their lowest ever ODI score of 58 before chasing down the target in 12.2 overs.

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).

Australia in control despite West Indies fightback

Australia in control despite West Indies fightback

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Australia bowled out the West Indies for 148 on the opening day of the first Test in Dominica on Wednesday, but the home team struck back by taking three wickets in the final session.

Why West Indies plummeted in Mumbai ODI

Why West Indies plummeted in Mumbai ODI

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

West Indies captain Jason Holder said his team did not do justice to their potential in the fourth and penultimate ODI, in Mumbai on Monday, but expressed optimism of bouncing back in the series decider.

Sri Lanka maintain winning run against West Indies

Sri Lanka maintain winning run against West Indies

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 30 runs in the first Twenty20 International on Monday to go 1-0 up in the two-match series and extend the visitors' losing streak.

2nd ODI: India women beat West Indies

2nd ODI: India women beat West Indies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

India in their allotted 50-overs posted a target of 192 for the hosts. West Indies got off to a bad start

West Indies officially shut door on Chanderpaul

West Indies officially shut door on Chanderpaul

Rediff.com31 May 2015

West Indies cricket officially shut the door on Shivnarine Chanderpaul when the name of the team's second highest run-getter was left out of the Test squad set to face Australia on June 3.

India tour of West Indies could start in August

India tour of West Indies could start in August

Rediff.com1 May 2019

The BCCI wants the Indian players to have a break after the World Cup.

Not Iyer? Ravi Shastri backs Sanju Samson for T20I Captaincy

Not Iyer? Ravi Shastri backs Sanju Samson for T20I Captaincy

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samson is a strong contender for the national side's T20I captaincy, citing his IPL experience and improved consistency.

No answers to West Indies batting woes

No answers to West Indies batting woes

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'We need to put up the scores and fight out those tough periods. It's a tough question on how to fix the batting. It's an individual thing... we need to take ownership of our performances'

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Oshane Thomas was named a reserve in West Indies' 25-member squad for the England tour, where they will engage in a three-Test series with the hosts, starting July 8 at Southampton.

PIX: West Indies teetering after being set imposing target to win

PIX: West Indies teetering after being set imposing target to win

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Images from Day 3 of the third and final Test between England and West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: England wary of Windies after Nepal scare

T20 World Cup: England wary of Windies after Nepal scare

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

England and West Indies, both former champions, prepare for a critical Group C match in the T20 World Cup after contrasting performances in their opening games. England seeks a more convincing win after a narrow escape against Nepal, while the West Indies aim to continue their strong start.

Cornwall, Da Silva rescue West Indies after Lakmal takes five

Cornwall, Da Silva rescue West Indies after Lakmal takes five

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Cornwall and Da Silva turned the tide of the Test again as the former took the attack to the bowlers and the latter proved the perfect foil in tiring the visitors' seamers

Gurbaz's 79 guide Afghanistan to series win over West Indies

Gurbaz's 79 guide Afghanistan to series win over West Indies

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Afghanistan posted a competitive 156 for 8, courtesy Gurbaz's superb innings.

Heartbreak For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi As Batting Heroics Fall Short

Heartbreak For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi As Batting Heroics Fall Short

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left heartbroken after Rajasthan Royals suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match.