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2 days ago | 
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TAROUBA, Trinidad – While the Leeward Islands Thunder may have fallen short in the final showdown, two of their stars rose above the fray to etch their names into the history books of the inaugural West Indies Breakout League. In front of a charged crowd at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, the Thunder were edged out by the Trinidad and Tobago Legions in a riveting final, going down by 17 runs.
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2 days ago | 
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After a tense pause prompted by rising geopolitical strain, professional cricket is ready to roar back to life. The Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) are both slated to resume play this Saturday, following a week-long suspension that brought the world’s most fervent cricket fanbases to an uneasy standstill.
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2 days ago | 
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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has officially unveiled a 15-member squad to take on England in a high-stakes white-ball tour from May 21 to June 8, 2025, marking the team’s return to international competition following their campaign at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Pakistan.
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3 days ago | 
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KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent — In a showdown worthy of the history books, the Guyana senior women’s cricket team captured their first-ever Windies Cricket T20 Blaze title on Sunday night in sensational fashion, outlasting defending champions Jamaica in a nail-biting Super Over finish at the Arnos Vale Playing Field. The electrifying final had fans gripping their seats from start to finish as both sides battled fiercely and finished tied at 122 for 5 after 20 overs, forcing the ultimate tiebreaker.
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3 days ago | 
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As legal clouds gather over West Indies cricket, the President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Dr. Kishore Shallow, is standing firm at the crease. Unshaken by the legal challenge launched by Guyana Harpy Eagles players Veerasammy Permaul and Kevlon Anderson, Dr. Shallow is projecting confidence in CWI’s case and its disciplinary protocols.
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4 days ago | 
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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — With Kraigg Brathwaite stepping down as West Indies Test captain, Cricket West Indies (CWI) is preparing to usher in a new chapter of leadership. Among the six contenders reportedly shortlisted are Jamaican opener John Campbell, Barbadian all-rounder Roston Chase, and Trinidadian wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva—each representing a distinct blend of experience, resilience, and regional pride.
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4 days ago | 
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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unleashed a rallying cry for fans across the region and the diaspora with the official launch of its new team anthem, “Full Ah Energy”, a pulsating Soca anthem reimagined by Trinidad and Tobago’s rising star, Mical Teja. The track, a vibrant rework of Teja’s 2025 Carnival hit “Energy”, has been infused with the magnetic rhythm of the Caribbean and tailored specifically to echo the spirit of West Indies cricket.
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5 days ago | 
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The winds of change are sweeping through West Indies cricket, and at the heart of this transformation is a deliberate, unprecedented approach to selecting the next leader of the Test team. According to Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dr. Kishore Shallow, the region’s new Test captain will be named by next weekend, capping off a rigorous and reflective selection process that has captivated cricket circles across the Caribbean.
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5 days ago | 
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MANCHESTER, England — Even an untimely injury couldn’t stop Khadija “Bunny” Shaw from reclaiming her throne atop England’s Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL). The Jamaican star forward etched her name in the history books once more, finishing the 2024–25 season as the league’s joint top scorer—a remarkable feat accomplished in just 14 appearances.
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5 days ago | 
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — In a decisive move to strengthen the future of West Indies cricket, Cricket West Indies (CWI) convened a high-level Talent Identification Workshop in Trinidad from May 8–10, drawing together its key network of Territorial Talent Identifiers during the staging of the West Indies Breakout League.
