News for 'West Indies'

West Indies banking on Chanderpaul to save Test

West Indies banking on Chanderpaul to save Test

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

West Indies opener Adrian Barath, who scored a fighting half-century in the second innings, said the experienced Shivnarine Chanderpaul will be the visitors' key batsman on Thursday as they battle to save the second Test and three-Test series against India.

Uncertain future for Italy's cricketers despite T20 World Cup heroics

Uncertain future for Italy's cricketers despite T20 World Cup heroics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Stand-in captain Harry Manenti expressed frustration over Italy's lack of regular cricket opportunities after their T20 World Cup debut, highlighting the risk of stalled progress for Associate nations.

Pakistan spinners rip through West Indies

Pakistan spinners rip through West Indies

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Saeed Ajmal captured four wickets on Thursday as Pakistan's spinners combined to reduce West Indies to 209 for nine at the close of the opening day of the first Test.

West Indies cricketer Ryan Hinds charged with rape

West Indies cricketer Ryan Hinds charged with rape

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

West Indies cricketer Ryan Hinds has been charged with rape but was released on bail after appearing before a magistrate court in Bridgetown (Barbados).

Bangladesh sign up West Indies great Walsh as bowling coach

Bangladesh sign up West Indies great Walsh as bowling coach

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

West Indies fast bowling great Courtney Walsh agreed to become Bangladesh's bowling coach and will begin his three-year role this week, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.

Australia captain Clarke to miss West Indies ODIs

Australia captain Clarke to miss West Indies ODIs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Australia captain Michael Clarke will miss the first part of the upcoming tour of West Indies because of a hamstring injury.

India in the West Indies: How it all began

India in the West Indies: How it all began

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Ahead of the four-Test series against the West Indies, starting in Antigua, on July 21, Rajneesh Gupta sheds light on India's first tour of the Caribbean.

Ireland stun World T20 champions West Indies

Ireland stun World T20 champions West Indies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Ireland added the West Indies to their list of giant-killing victories after scoring a six-wicket victory over the World Twenty20 champions in the first T20 international at Jamaica's Sabina Park on Wednesday.

Euro Nations Cup on cards as Ireland eyes 2027 launch

Euro Nations Cup on cards as Ireland eyes 2027 launch

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Cricket Ireland is planning a Euro Nations Cup, with chairman Brian MacNeice targeting a 2027 launch.

Historic Return: Cricket's LA28 Olympic Qualification System Approved

Historic Return: Cricket's LA28 Olympic Qualification System Approved

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board has officially approved the qualification system for cricket at the LA Olympic 2028, marking the sport's return after 128 years. The event will feature men's and women's T20 competitions with six teams each.

India's top performers in ODI series against West Indies

India's top performers in ODI series against West Indies

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

India may have won the just-concluded ODI series against the West Indies 4-1, but the scoreline certainly belies the intensity of the series.

Nielsen wary of 'competitive' West Indies

Nielsen wary of 'competitive' West Indies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Australia's coach Tim Nielsen has cautioned his side against a committed West Indies team this summer. Nielsen warned the tourists' batting remained strong with the stroke players such as Gayle, Ramnaresh Sarwan and all-rounder Dwayne Bravo.

New Zealand gears up to host West Indies and Pakistan

New Zealand gears up to host West Indies and Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The Black Caps were also scheduled to travel to Australia for an ODI series but the fixture was on Friday postponed to next summer (2021-22) due to the pandemic.

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

West Indies bundled out for 149

West Indies bundled out for 149

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Glenn McGrath captured four wickets and Brett Lee and Stuart MacGill grabbed three each as Australia took early command of the second Test.

Images: West Indies beat India despite Rohit's 95

Images: West Indies beat India despite Rohit's 95

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Images from the third ODI between India and West Indies played at the Motera ground in Ahmedabad, on Monday.

Images: West Indies turn the heat on India

Images: West Indies turn the heat on India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Images from the Day 2 of the first Test match between India and West Indies being played at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground.

SEE: Ex-West Indies captain searches for Indian roots

SEE: Ex-West Indies captain searches for Indian roots

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Former West Indies captain Daren Ganga is proud of his Indian heritage and has started to trace his family's roots in the country.

Raina, Dhoni lead second strings to West Indies

Raina, Dhoni lead second strings to West Indies

Rediff.com27 May 2011

In giving another validation to the club-versus-country debate, India is virtually sending a second string squad to the West Indies.

IPL 2026: Explained: Why Kieron Pollard was fined

IPL 2026: Explained: Why Kieron Pollard was fined

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Mumbai Indians' batting coach Kieron Pollard has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for breaching the IPL's code of conduct by using abusive language towards the fourth umpire during a match against Punjab Kings.

Rahim leads Bangladesh to win over West Indies

Rahim leads Bangladesh to win over West Indies

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Mushfiqur Rahim led Bangladesh from the front with 41 not out as the home side ended their 12-match losing streak in Twenty20 internationals with a three-wicket win over West Indies on Tuesday.

West Indies pacer Taylor announces retirement from Test cricket

West Indies pacer Taylor announces retirement from Test cricket

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

West Indies pacer Jerome Taylor has bade adieu to Test cricket after a 13-year long international career but will be available for selection in the shorter format of the game.

India-West Indies ODI Series: Prasidh Krishna Most Valuable Player

India-West Indies ODI Series: Prasidh Krishna Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji list India's Most Valuable ODI Players in the India - West Indies series.

Indian cricket should cut all ties with West Indies: Thakur

Indian cricket should cut all ties with West Indies: Thakur

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Reacting angrily to the West Indies' pull out, BCCI joint secretary Anurag Thakur severely criticized WICB's decision to call its players back midway from the tour and said that the Indian board should cut all ties with the Caribbean team.

Gayle's masterclass propels West Indies ahead

Gayle's masterclass propels West Indies ahead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

A defiant 155 not out by captain Chris Gayle helped West Indies take their overall lead to 296 with two second innings wickets left in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide on Monday.

Labuschagne misses out as Australia name squad for West Indies tour

Labuschagne misses out as Australia name squad for West Indies tour

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Australia and West Indies are set to lock horns in five T20Is and three ODIs in July this year.

Younus returns with century as Pakistan dominate West Indies

Younus returns with century as Pakistan dominate West Indies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Veteran Younus Khan's majestic century helped Pakistan dominate the opening day of the second Test against West Indies on Friday, the hosts reaching on 304-4 on a punishing day for the bowlers in Abu Dhabi.

West Indies lose Bravo for rest of World Cup

West Indies lose Bravo for rest of World Cup

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

West Indies batsman Darren Bravo will be sent home from the World Cup after failing to recover from a hamstring injury sustained in the second match of the campaign, a team spokesman said on Friday.

Rohit likely to return for West Indies series next month

Rohit likely to return for West Indies series next month

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Rohit Sharma is likely to make a comeback for the six-match limited overs series against the West Indies at home next month.

Bravo slams West Indies board for ODI snub

Bravo slams West Indies board for ODI snub

Rediff.com19 May 2016

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has hit out at selectors for ignoring him and several other players for the tri-series against Australia and South Africa. Bravo along with Andre Russell, Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle haven't been selected for the series, as they are no longer contracted with the West Indies Cricket Board. WI selectors have included Keiron Pollard and Sunil Narine, who had missed out from the World T20 due to injury but have ignored these stars from the champion team. "Joke of the day: WI selectors one minute Pollard & Narine were not good enough & now are perfect for Tri Nation series? It's like magic!," he tweeted.

India women confident about T20 World Cup despite England setback

India women confident about T20 World Cup despite England setback

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

India's build-up for the Women's T20 World Cup suffered a setback after hosts England came from behind to clinch the three-match T20I series 2-1.

West Indies stick with weakened squad for ODIs

West Indies stick with weakened squad for ODIs

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

West Indies are sticking with their weakened squad for the one-day internationals against Bangladesh despite the leading players ending their boycott.

Srikkanth urges RCB to drop this player for IPL 2026 final

Srikkanth urges RCB to drop this player for IPL 2026 final

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth advises Royal Challengers Bengaluru to exclude Romario Shepherd from their playing XI for the IPL final against Gujarat Titans, citing concerns over his expensive bowling.

Why IPL may begin two weeks earlier in 2027

Why IPL may begin two weeks earlier in 2027

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The BCCI is considering advancing the Indian Premier League schedule to a March 10-May 15 window from next year to avoid extreme heat and pre-monsoon rains. This move aims to benefit players and fans, though the number of matches will remain at 74 due to international calendar constraints.

Kohli and Co. arrive in West Indies amid off-field controversy

Kohli and Co. arrive in West Indies amid off-field controversy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

India, who lost to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final at The Oval on Sunday, start favourites for the series comprising five ODIs and a T20 International.

ODI series: Afghanistan stun West Indies in opener

ODI series: Afghanistan stun West Indies in opener

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Rashid Khan destroyed the West Indies batting line-up with amazing figures of seven for 18 to bowl Afghanistan to a stunning 63-run victory.

West Indies on brink of consolation victory vs Pakistan

West Indies on brink of consolation victory vs Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

West Indies reached 114-5 against Pakistan with inspirational opener Kraigg Brathwaite still at the crease after a tense fourth day ended early due to bad light as they chased a victory target of 153 in the third test in Sharjah on Wednesday. Brathwaite was defiantly standing on 44 with Shane Dowrich on 36 leaving West Indies needing 39 runs to break a 14-match losing streak stretching back to last May last year. Pakistan began the day on 87-4 before a battling 91 by opener Azhar Ali and 42 for Safraz Ahmed looked to have steadied the ship.

Gayle blasts West Indies to T20 series win over Australia

Gayle blasts West Indies to T20 series win over Australia

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Chris Gayle smashed 67 off 38 balls as the West Indies sealed a six-wicket win over Australia in the third Twenty20 international in St Lucia on Monday to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in their five-match series.

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.

IndiGo Manchester flight returns to Delhi due to airspace curbs

IndiGo Manchester flight returns to Delhi due to airspace curbs

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester was forced to return to its origin due to last-minute airspace restrictions related to the ongoing situation in West Asia. The flight was using a leased Boeing 787 aircraft.