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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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

'Cricket lost one of its geatest': Kohli, Sachin mourn Sobers

'Cricket lost one of its geatest': Kohli, Sachin mourn Sobers

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar have paid heartfelt tributes to the late West Indies icon Sir Garfield Sobers, remembering his unparalleled legacy and personal interactions. Both stars expressed their sorrow and highlighted Sobers' immense contribution to the sport, inspiring generations of cricketers.

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.

Ian Bishop flags structural flaws after India Women's early exit from T20 World Cup

Ian Bishop flags structural flaws after India Women's early exit from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Indian women's cricket ecosystem will have to develop more fast bowlers and wrist spinners through the Women's Premier League (WPL) in order to garner success in the shortest format on global stage, said former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop on Monday.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Rohit Sharma remains India's first-choice opener for 2027 World Cup: Aakash Chopra

Rohit Sharma remains India's first-choice opener for 2027 World Cup: Aakash Chopra

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has said Rohit Sharma should remain India's first-choice ODI opener until the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup as long as he is fit, available and continues to score runs.

Glenn Maxwell picks Virat Kohli as ODI cricket's 'best-ever'

Glenn Maxwell picks Virat Kohli as ODI cricket's 'best-ever'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Glenn Maxwell has named Virat Kohli the best-ever ODI batter, praising his exceptional timing, control and gap-finding ability while highlighting his remarkable record in successful run-chases.

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.

Shaheen Afridi's Test future in doubt?

Shaheen Afridi's Test future in doubt?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Pakistan's star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is expected to miss upcoming Test series against West Indies and England due to workload management, a decision he is reportedly unhappy about. This move aims to focus him on white-ball cricket and provide opportunities for other pacers.

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.

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.

Selectors push for KL Rahul, Mohd Siraj and Devdutt Padikkal in Duleep final

Selectors push for KL Rahul, Mohd Siraj and Devdutt Padikkal in Duleep final

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Veteran Indian cricketers KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, and Devdutt Padikkal have been asked to play in the Duleep Trophy final for South Zone against East Zone. The participation of other T20I players like Tilak Varma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Ishan Kishan depends on Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir's approval. Additionally, chief selector Ajit Agarkar will attend the final, and the BCCI is arranging visas for net bowlers for the Asian Games.

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.

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).

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.

Captain Sciver-Brunt To Miss England's Next Two T20 World Cup Games

Captain Sciver-Brunt To Miss England's Next Two T20 World Cup Games

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of the next two Women's Twenty20 World Cup group matches due to a left calf strain.

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.

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.

West Asia conflict: Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series faces postponement

West Asia conflict: Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series faces postponement

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series likely to be postponed indefinitely as West Asia conflict deepens

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.

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

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.

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'

Images: Australia vs West Indies, Champions Trophy

Images: Australia vs West Indies, Champions Trophy

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Images from the ICC Champions Trophy Group A match between Australia and West Indies in Johannesburg, on Saturday.

West Indies clinch World Twenty20 title

West Indies clinch World Twenty20 title

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

West Indies were crowned the World Twenty20 champions after beating hosts Sri Lanka by 36 runs in a bowler-dominated final at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.