“[…] I ask the question… where is the real Kieron Pollard? Where’s the ultra-aggressive and controversial leader who constantly gets under the skin of opposing players? “Where’s the tactically sound, charismatic Kieron Pollard who demands maximum effort on the field of play from his players? Where’s the captain who takes …
Read More »James and Serrant strike as T&T beat Dominica 2-0; but W/Warriors trail Guyana in Group F
Trinidad and Tobago today made it two wins in as many competitive outings, as a goal in each half from Asha James and Maria-Frances Serrant secured a 2-0 triumph over Dominica in Concacaf 2022 W Championship qualifying action at the National Track and Field Facility in Leonora, Guyana. However, there …
Read More »India win final T20I by 17 runs to hand West Indies second successive whitewash
After winning the toss against India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata today, West Indies white ball captain Kieron Pollard lamented that ‘the way we fielded in the second game is where we faltered—and bowling in the back end’. Today in the third and final T20 match, Pollard’s Maroon Men ‘faltered …
Read More »Belgrave, Kimika cleared to play for W/Warriors, Karyn vows not to underestimate Dominica
Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team head coach Kenwyne Jones was given a boost by his medical staff today as veteran goalkeeper Kimika Forbes and defender Rhea Belgrave were both cleared to face Dominica in 2022 Concacaf W Championship qualifying action from 5pm tomorrow at the National Track and …
Read More »Phillip shines, ‘Hetty’ struggles; McWatt and ‘Reds’ use form to name preferred WI Test squad
“[…] There would have been at least two major disappointments for West Indies selectors Desmond Haynes and Ramnaresh Sarwan. For starters, the prodigiously talented Shimron Hetmyer has now not played a Test match for the West Indies since November 2019. “[…] Hetmyer endured a most miserable time [in the four-day …
Read More »Dear Editor: Govt and TTFA are hurting children with stalled football resumption
“[…] Are we blind to the fact that there is no vaccine for children under 12, yet, for some reason, they are being kept out of safe zones? “[…] Could it also be that the national governing body, the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association, which is being run by a …
Read More »Defending regional champs Barbados Pride defeat Jamaica by 10 wkts to retain top spot
The Barbados Pride, the West Indies Championship defending champions, moved 3.6 points clear of second-placed Trinidad and Tobago Red Force today, completing a 10-wicket win over the Jamaica Scorpions at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. The scoring format awards teams 12 points for a win with bonus batting and bowling points, …
Read More »CWI announces three-match Netherlands tour as WI seek first ODI series win in 2022
The West Indies will tour the Netherlands for the first time this May, as the Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced a three-match One-day International (ODI) series against the Netherlands from 31 May to 4 June. The three matches, which will be staged at the VRA Cricket Ground in Amstelveen, form part …
Read More »India hold off Powell and Pooran to take unassailable lead in T20I series
“We are a six-hitting team,” West Indies white ball vice-captain Nicholas Pooran repeated time and time again in the run-up to the 2021 World Cup. In the UAE, we saw none of it. But today, needing a Carlos Brathwaite imitation in the second T20I at the same Eden Gardens in …
Read More »Lawrence: The right and wrong way to develop WI batsmen, judging Phil Simmons, and the Da Silva example
“[…] The Guyana Cricket Board in conjunction with the Government of Guyana has had the foresight to acquire the services of former West Indies great Curtly Ambrose to conduct a fast bowling clinic, while, in T&T, the TTCB has launched a T10 cricket festival. “[…] When a regional board doesn’t …
Read More »Brathwaite posts record 276 against Jamaica; Red Force, Leewards win by an innings
Grovel! That was the message England captain Tony Greig sent to the West Indies 46 years ago as Clive Lloyd’s West Indians prepared to visit English shores. In words. The West Indians won that series 3-0, Vivian Richards blasting 291 and Michael Holding taking 14 wickets in the Oval Test. …
Read More »James, Forbes strike as T&T Women dust off red card, injuries and Covid blow to down Nicaragua 2-1
A skilful solo effort from attacking midfielder Asha James and an opportunistic finish by captain and utility player Karyn ‘Baby’ Forbes set the stage for a triumphant outing for the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team this evening when they defeated Nicaragua 2-1 in 2022 Concacaf W Championship qualifying …
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