News for 'West Indies'

ICC retains Nitin Menon in elite panel of umpires for 2026-27 season

ICC retains Nitin Menon in elite panel of umpires for 2026-27 season

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Nitin Menon remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires after the governing body named an unchanged team of match officials for the 2026-27 international season following its annual review.

PHOTOS: Champions Trophy, West Indies vs Pakistan

PHOTOS: Champions Trophy, West Indies vs Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Images from the Group B match between Pakistan and West Indies at The Oval.

West Indies spinner Narine rues missed World Cup opportunity

West Indies spinner Narine rues missed World Cup opportunity

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Sunil Narine has still not given up hope of a return to international cricket after missing out on a spot in West Indies' World Cup squad due to injury, the spinner has said.

Clarke to delay departure for West Indies

Clarke to delay departure for West Indies

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Australia vice captain Michael Clarke will delay his departure for the tour of West Indies due to the failing health of his fiancee's father. Cricket Australia (CA) announced on Friday that Clarke would join the Australian team at a later, as yet unspecified, date and that Brad Hodge would act as a temporary replacement.

Trinidad Test: West Indies avoid follow-on

Trinidad Test: West Indies avoid follow-on

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

West Indies recovered from losing captain Chris Gayle retired hurt to reach 349 for four and avoid the follow-on at the close on the third day of the final Test against England in Trinidad on Sunday.

Bravo a worry for West Indies

Bravo a worry for West Indies

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

The all-rounder is down with a virus and did not train on Wednesday, ahead of Thursday's third Test.

Jayasuriya, Zoysa return against West Indies

Jayasuriya, Zoysa return against West Indies

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

West Indies captain Shivnaraine Chanderpual won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka

Chanderpaul quits as West Indies captain

Chanderpaul quits as West Indies captain

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

The 31-year-old left-hander, who succeeded Brian Lara as skipper, led the side to just one win in 14 Tests and two victories in 16 ODIs.

Badoni joins Rahul, Pooran in LSG's 1000-run club

Badoni joins Rahul, Pooran in LSG's 1000-run club

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Ayush Badoni crossed the 1000-run milestone for LSG, underlining his consistency with a match-defining knock in a thrilling chase against KKR.

Edwards takes seven to lift West Indies

Edwards takes seven to lift West Indies

Rediff.com21 Dec 2008

West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards took a career-best seven for 87 to help dismiss New Zealand for 371 on the third day of the second Test in Napier on Sunday. When bad light stopped play 20 minutes before the scheduled close, West Indies had raced to 62 for two in their second innings with captain Chris Gayle on 36 and Xavier Marshall yet to score.

Taylor lifts West Indies in first Test

Taylor lifts West Indies in first Test

Rediff.com14 Dec 2008

Jerome Taylor scored a magnificent maiden Test century on Sunday as the West Indies ensured the rain-affected first Test against New Zealand in Dunedin would almost certainly end in a draw. Coming to the crease with the West Indies in some trouble at 173 for six, still 189 runs behind the New Zealand first innings total of 365, Taylor bludgeoned 17 fours and three sixes on his way to 106.

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.

IPL 2026: MI vs LSG: Bumrah eyes struggling top order

IPL 2026: MI vs LSG: Bumrah eyes struggling top order

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, both struggling in the tournament, face off in a match where Jasprit Bumrah's bowling against Lucknow's top order will be crucial.

India to tour West Indies in 2009

India to tour West Indies in 2009

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

The Indian cricket team will tour the West Indies next year in June to play a four-match ODI series.

Brathwaite, Samuels lead West Indies fightback

Brathwaite, Samuels lead West Indies fightback

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Half-centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite and Marlon Samuels steered a battling West Indies to 147 for two at the close on day three of the second Test against South Africa on Sunday.

Kaneria leaves West Indies facing defeat

Kaneria leaves West Indies facing defeat

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

Leg spinner Danish Kaneria's 4 for 36 and captain Inzamam-ul-Haq's unbeaten century brought Pakistan close to their first Test win in the West Indies in 17 years.

Sami doubtful for West Indies tour

Sami doubtful for West Indies tour

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

The Pakistan fast bowler had surgery to remove a cyst in his right heel and has been advised rest.

South African centuries grind West Indies

South African centuries grind West Indies

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

Third Test, Day 2: Smith scored 104 and De Villiers made an undefeated 122 to anchor South Africa's total of 253 for one.

West Indies vs India: How the teams stack up

West Indies vs India: How the teams stack up

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Ahead of the India-West Indies Test series, Rajneesh Gupta looks at how the two teams stack up.

Dominant India crush West Indies inside three days

Dominant India crush West Indies inside three days

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

India pulled off their biggest win in Test cricket, as they routed West Indies by an innings and 272 runs inside three days in the first Test in Rajkot on Saturday.

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.

T20I rankings: Abhishek, Varun retain top spot; Raza topples Saim

T20I rankings: Abhishek, Varun retain top spot; Raza topples Saim

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma continued to stay at the top of the ICC Men's T20I batting charts despite a horrendous run in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

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

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.

Press slam West Indies horror story

Press slam West Indies horror story

Rediff.com4 Apr 2004

Newspapers described West Indies' defeat by England as a crying shame and a horror story on Sunday.

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.

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 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.

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.

Sammy: No team wins T20 World Cup without beating India!.

Sammy: No team wins T20 World Cup without beating India!.

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

West Indies coach Daren Sammy says no team can win the T20 World Cup without beating hosts India, calling them favourites and the biggest hurdle to the title.

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.

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.

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.

India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Team Rankings

India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Team Rankings

Rediff.com11 May 2026

India has retained their top position in the ICC men's ODI team rankings following the latest annual update, with Australia securing the third spot. The update impacts direct qualification for the 2027 Cricket 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.

T20 World Cup: 'India Won't Reach Semis'

T20 World Cup: 'India Won't Reach Semis'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir predicts India will not reach the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, despite their strong group stage performance.

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.