Despite an unfortunate loss to South Africa that ended their run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, West Indies captain Rovman Powell expressed pride in his team’s remarkable journey throughout the tournament. The West Indies showcased their resilience and skill, marking victories over formidable opponents and securing a place in the Super Eight.

West Indies’ performance in the tournament

The West Indies began their campaign with notable wins against New Zealand and Afghanistan, propelling them into the Super Eight stage. Even in this advanced phase, th??ey continued to impress by defeati??ng the USA, a team that had previously bested Pakistan in the group stage. Their performance demonstrated their growth and competitiveness on the international stage.

Rovman Powell’s statement

In his statement, Rovman Powell highlighted the team’s commendable progress and resilience over the past year. “The cricket we’ve played in the last 12 months is truly commendable. The team deserves all the credit. Moving from number nine to number three in a year is a testament to our tremendous work,” Powell said in the post-match interview. His words reflect the team’s spirit and the significant strides they have made in their performance.

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Future of the West Indies cricket team

The West Indies’ journey over the past year has been marked by dedication and hard work. Last year, they failed to qualify for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, a setback that fuelled their determination to improve. In response, the team shifted its focus from league cricket to international games, concentrating on nurturing A-list players and building a stronger squad.

This strategic focus has paid off, as evidenced by their climb from the 9th to the 3rd position in the ICC Men’s T20 Team Ranking within just 12 months. This significant improvement is a promising sign for the future of West Indies cricket, indicating a team on the rise and ready to compete at the highest levels.

As the West Indies look ahead, their journey serves as an inspiration, showcasing how resilience, strategic focus, and hard work can lead to remarkable progress and success on the global stage. The team’s future looks bright, with the potential to achieve even greater heights in international cricket.

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In a surprising development, West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran has opted not to accept the Cricket West Indies (CWI) central contract for the 2023-24 season. Pooran’s decision comes alongside two other players who have declined the central contracts, marking a notable shift in the contractual landscape for West Indies cricket.

Three West Indies players decline central contracts

CWI a?nnually awards central contracts to players, recognizing and remunerating them for their commitment and contributions to the national team.

Along with Pooran, Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers have also declined central contracts but will ?be available to feature in the T20Is during the upcoming season.

The central contracts are traditionally seen as a symbol of stabi??lity and commitment, and the declinations are likely to prompt discussions about the fact??ors influencing these decisions.

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Four newcomers in the central contract list

In the meantime, four players have been added in the central contract list for the first time and they are Gudakesh Motie, Keacy Carty, Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze.

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Days after Dwayne Bravo publicly criticized Cricket West Indies (CWI) for excluding his brother Darren Bravo from the ODI squad for the England series, the left-handed batsma?n has made a si?gnificant announcement about his cricketing future.

Darren took to social media to share his decision to step back from West Indies cricket following his omission from the national squad. The controversy arose when selectors cited his age as a determining factor for exclusion, despite Darren’s outstanding performances in domestic tournaments.

Domestic dominance unacknowledged

Despite being the highest run-scorer in the Super50 and a consistent performer in regional tournaments, Darren was not selected for the ODI series against England. Over the last four year??s, he showcased exceptional form in domestic cricket, averaging 96.2, 65.0, 48, and 83.2 runs per inning. His recent achievement in leading the Red Force to victory in the CG United Super50 Cup Tournament earned him the Golden Bat, having scored 416 runs with a best of 139 not out and an impressive average of 83.2.

Disappointment over lack of communication

Expressing his disappointment on Instagram, Darren criticized the lack of communication from the selectors, stating that it left him in a ‘very dark place.’ He emphasized the challenges of maintaining the energy, passion, commitment, and discipline required to perform at his best without clear communication.

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“I’ve taken some time to ponder and wonder what’s my next step moving forward as a cricketer. At this point in my career it’s not easy or should I say it takes a lot to continue to find the energy, the passion, commitment and discipline to be able to perform to the best of my ability and put myself in a position to make my return to international cricket. Without any level communication I’ve been left in a very dark place,” Darren wrote in his post on Instagram.

Not giving up yet

Acknowledging that his time might be up if he couldn’t secure a place in any of the three regional teams across multiple formats, Darren clarified that he was not giving up on his cricketing career. Instead, he emphasized that stepping away was a decision to make room for emerging talent and wished everyone the very best.

“At the moment there’s three teams representing the region in multiple formats/series. That’s approximately 40�?5 players and if I can’t be in any of these teams after competing in our regional tournaments and scoring runs, therefore they are basically telling me that the writing is on the wall. I’m not giving up but I believe it’s best to step away just for a bit and maybe make some room for a young and upcoming talent. I will end by wishing each and everyone all the very best. “I’ve lived my dream” 46,” added Darren.

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Cricket West Indies (CWI) recently revealed the 15-member men’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against England, set to kick off at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on December 03. While the roster includes a mix of familiar names and promising talents under the captaincy of Shai Hope, the absence of seasoned batsman Darren Bravo has left fans disappointed.

Dwayne Bravo voices displeasure at selector’s decision

Despite Darren’s notable performance in the Super50 tournament, where he amassed 416 runs in eight matches, the selectors opted to exclude him from the squad. In response to his brother’s omission, Dwayne Bravo took to social media to exp??ress his frustration and criticize the decision-making process of CWI.

Questions raised on selection criteria

Dwayne directed his criticism towards selector Desmond Haynes, questioning the criteria for team selection. In an Instagram post, he stated, “This is NOT acceptable, and I just can’t make sense of it! What’s the criteria for West Indies team selection? Surely, it can’t be solely based on performance?”

Disappointment with Darren Sammy and lack of trust in the system

Dwayne did not mince words when expressing disappointment with former West Indies skipper and current head coach Darren Sammy. He conveyed his expectation of a fair and trustworthy system under Sammy’s leadership, stating, “I hoped for trust in the system with figures like you, Sammy, and the new director of cricket, but the system failed again.”

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Advocating for fair treatment and transparency

Highlighting Darren’s stellar performances in the recent tournament, Dwayne emphasized the need for fair treatment, respect, and transparency in player selections. He urged Windies cricket to address the mistreatment and dishonesty that players have allegedly faced over the years.

Message of encouragement to brother and best wishes to the team

Closing his statement, Dwayne encouraged his brother, saying, “To my brother, this too shall pass. Keep your head up, stay focused, and trust in the Almighty.” Despite th??e controversy, Dwayne extended his best wishes to the selected players, expressing support for players making ??????????????????????????a return to the squad.

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Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the T20I squad for the upcoming series against India, set to commence on August 03 at Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad. The squad features notable comebacks of experienced campaigners and exciting young talents. Both sides are currently battling out in the ODI series, which is levelled at 1-1 with the third and final ODI sch?eduled to be played today (August 01).

Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer return to T20I setup

Shai Hope, the current Windies ODI skipper, has earned a spot in the T20I side, marking his return to the shortest format. The l?ast time he featured in a T20I match was against India last year. Now, Hope has a chance to make an impact once a?gain and solidify his position in the T20 lineup.

Another powerful hitter making his way back to the T20I setup is Shimron Hetmyer. He missed the T20 World Cup in Australia last year, but he has been in top form recently. The left-handed batter played two T20s for the runners-up Seattle Orcas in the inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC) in the USA,? showcasing his skills and talent.

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Nicholas Pooran adds firepower

Nicholas Pooran, who left a lasting impression with a stunning century in the MLC 2023 Final for MI New York, is also part of the T20I squad. His exceptional batting abilities and aptitude to score big runs make him a ??valuable asset for the West Indies team.

Further, CWI has also announced that all 15 members of the squad, captained by Rovman Powell, will travel together for a?ll five games in?? the series. However, for each game, a 13-member squad will be selected, from which the final XI will be chosen.

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West Indies squad for T20I series against India:

Rovman Powell (c), Kyle Maye??rs (vc), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Obed McCoy, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Oshane Thomas.

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Cricket West Indies (CWI), on Monday, unveiled the revised schedule for the 2023 season of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). In contrast to the four matches played in the inaugural season last year, the upcoming edition will showcase a total of seven fixtures. The league is set to commence on August 30, with the highly anticipated final scheduled to be held on September 10 in Trinidad and Tobago.

The participating teams in the tournament include Trinbago Knight Riders, Barbados Royals, and Guyana Amazon Warriors. It is worth mentioning that during the 2022 edition, each team played one group game. Eventually, Trinbago Knight Riders, led by legendary Deandra Dottin, emerged victorious over Barbados Royals, captained by current West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews, in the final held in St Kitts.

In this edition, the group stage will adopt a double round-robin format, where each team will face each o?ther twice. The top two teams from the group stag?e will then advance to the final, competing for the ultimate title.

The scheduling of WCPL has been arranged in a way that avoids overlapping with the Women’s Hundred, which is set to take place from August 1 to 27. This separation in dates ensures that players like Hayley and Dottin can participate in the entire duration of the Women’s Hundred before the WCPL commences. Moreover, this schedule also enables players who have signed up for both tournaments to fully engage in The Hundred and WCPL without any conflicts.

Minister of Sport and Community Development Shamfa Cudjoe stressed upon the partnership between the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the CPL for hosting the final match of the 2023 Women’s CPL. Cudjoe also explained that the hosting of the final game serves as a valuable opportunity to support and promote women and girls in sports.

“Once again, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to partner with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) as we get ready to host the final match of the 2023 Women’s CPL. The hosting of this game comes at an opportune time as it strategically aligns with the goal of the Ministry’s ongoing Pink Reign TT campaign, which speaks to promoting women and girls in sport,” said Cudjoe as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that the West Indies women’s team will receive the same travel and accommodation benefits as the men’s side. This includes flying in business class for long-haul international flights and staying in single rooms during international fixtures. Following the election of new CWI president Kishore Shallow, these decisions were made during the board of?? directors meeting.

Shallow explained that in order to promote gender equality and create an environment that fosters the growth and success of women’s cricket, such decisions have been taken.

“The women’s game in international cricket continues to evolve, and CWI must keep apace and, where possible, lead. Introducing these policies and adding a second female to the board as an independent director are monumental strides in the right direction,” said Shallow, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

CWI has also granted approval for the establishment of a new committee called the Women’s Cricket Transformation Committee. This committee will be dedicated to working towards achieving equality for women’s players within the cricketing framework.

“The committee’s remit will include but not be limited to recommending strategies geared towards increasing the interest and participation of women and girls in the sport, as well as proposing cricket competitions, events, and pathways that foster competitive women’s and girls’ cricket,” CWI said in a statement.

Wavell Hinds, the president and CEO of the West Indies Players ??Association (WIPA), expressed support and appreciation to CWI, hoping to achieve similar goals in the ongoing nego?tiations on the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between CWI and WIPA for another four years.

“We welcome this move by CWI in the quest to achieve greater equality within our work environment among our cricketers. We look forward to achieving similar goals in our ongoing negotiations on the renewal of our MOU for another four-year period,” said Hinds.

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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Cricket West Indies (CWI) recently announced the ??squad for the upc??oming ODI WOrld Cup Qualifiers, set to begin in June in Zimbabwe. While the likes of Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran, Jason Holder and others were part of the outfit, powerful-striker Shimron Hetmyer was absent from the squad.

Many fans left guessing as to what could be the reason behind Hetmyer’s absence, who has done relatively well in the limited-overs squad for the Windies. Now, Desmond Haynes, who is the lead selector of men’s cricket in West Indies, has revealed why Hetmyer was not picked for the WC Qualifier as well as the three-match ODI series again?st UAE in Sharjah.

Haynes said that Hetm??yer did send an email confirming his availability for the UAE tour and WC Qualifiers but selectors decided not to include Hetmyer as Hope, who recently become the new captain for the ODI side, expressed his satisfaction with the unit that played in their last series against South Africa.

“Yes, Hetmyer was available. He did send through an email or correspondence to Jimmy [Adams], our director of cricket, stating that he was available for the tour. What we selectors decided to do was that we’ve just had a new [ODI] captain in Shai Hope and he was very happy to express his views about the type of camaraderie we had in the team in South Africa,” Haynes told reporters at a virtual presser.

“We as selectors saw commitment, we saw a real change in our approach to one-day cricket, and we thought it was only fair to stick with these guys,” he added.

Notably, Hetmyer has been absent from ODI matches since July 2021, and his most recent appearance for the national side came in a T20I match in August 2022. Further, he ?was excluded from the T20 World Cup squad last year due to his failure to board a rescheduled flight to Australia.

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Hours after naming the men’s squad for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the appointment of Daren Sammy as the team’s new head coach for the limited overs format. CWI has also confirmed that Andre Coley, who was acting? as the interim coach of the Windies side following Phil Simmons�?resignation, will be in charge of the Test and West Indie??s A teams.

According to CWI president Kishore Shallow, Sammy, who led West Indies to two T20 World Cup titles, only applied for the white ball job. Sammy is set to lead the West Indies team for the first time in the upcoming three-match ODI Series against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Sharjah in June, which precedes the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 Qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe. Likewise, Coley’s initial task as head coach will be to guide the team in the two-match Test Series against India in the Caribbean, which takes place in July.

It is worth notin??g t??hat following his retirement, Sammy has coached franchise teams in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). In contrast, Coley has served as a coach at all levels of West Indies cricket.

On his appointment, Sammy admitted that his new role as the head coach of the will be challenging but he also expressed his readiness and excitement to take on the challenge. The former captain is confident that he?? can bring the same level of passion, drive for success, and love for West Indies cricke??t to his coaching approach as he had as a player.

“It will be a challenge but one that I’m ready for and excited about. I’m really looking forward to the opportunity, especially looking at the players we have and the impact that I believe I can have in the dressing room. I believe I will bring the same approach as I had as a player: the passion, the desire for success, and my undying love for West Indies cricket,” said Sammy ??after being named as head coach ??of West Indies in an official statement.

“When I look around there is an abundance of talent, and what I saw in South Africa in the white ball matches under new captains Shai Hope and Rovman Powell and the leadership provided by Andre Coley, there is great belief that we can do well. I’m looking forward to imparting my knowledge, my tactical acumen, my communication skills and my man-management skills. I get excited about putting the plans together and seeing the players execute them,” added Sammy.

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