Tag Archives: Hayley Matthews

Over the years that I spent researching and writing the bio­graphy of Sir Frank Worrell, I often referred to him—sharing snippets and soliciting information—through this column. The book, Son of Grace, was published six months ago, and I found myself curiously unable to mention its existence, feeling awkward to say …

Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed their list of centrally contracted men’s and women’s players for the 2023-24 season, based on “recommendations from the selection panels and approval by the board of directors”. There are 14 men and 15 women on the list, which is drawn up “based on player …

So far, in not writing about cricket for eight columns straight (I am sticking to my story that they are really about Caribbean societies), I have avoided naming any contemporary players. But I want to veer away a bit and talk about some CPL events, and that entails some name-calling. …

The Massy Group confirmed its designation as title sponsor for the inaugural Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) at a press conference in the Queen’s Park Oval today, as the regional T20 competition offered its first competition for women’s cricketers. The 2022 Massy WCPL will feature three teams—the Trinbago Knight Riders, …

Fast bowlers Jayden Seales, Obed McCoy and Odean Smith were awarded international retainer contracts for the first time, as Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed its list of contracted West Indies Men’s and Women’s players for the 2022-2023 season.  CWI offered contracts to 36 players for the period of 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023—which is in addition to 90 players …

Jamaica middle-order batsman Rovman Powell will serve as West Indies vice-captain in next month’s three-match T20 International series, as the “Maroon Men” prepare for their first outing in this format since the resignation of former skipper Kieron Pollard. West Indies face Bangladesh in the first of three T20I matches on …

West Indies Women’s head coach Courtney Walsh has been commenting publicly about the West Indies team’s performances in the recent ICC 2022 Women’s World Cup as well as about women’s cricket’s most urgent needs for the immediate future. The great majority of what Walsh has said publicly has been spot …

“She’s a very special person!” That was the Facebook description of one adoring fan immediately after Hayley Matthews posted her career-best bowling figures of 4/15 off 10 overs to help the West Indies to yet another nail-biting win in their 2022 ICC Women’s World Cup campaign. Matthews’ outstanding performance deservingly …

“[Joe] Root won the toss…” It was a joke, not meant to be taken seriously. It was. Bobby had clearly prepared himself for the eventuality. “Check the record, bro,” he hit back. “[Brian] Lara recaptured his record in the Fourth Test, not the First. And when a class batsman is …

“[…] Since making his debut on 10 June against South Africa, 20-year-old Jayden Seales has captured 16 wickets in just four Tests, while demonstrating the pace and accuracy that are the hallmarks of all great fast bowlers.  “[…] However, during 2021, the West Indies’ […] final win/loss ratio was a …