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Old enough to have been around when Kapil Dev ran halfway across Lord’s to pouch Viv Richards’ skier, I am scarred. Over four decades after that 1983 sinking of the West Indies’ Titanic, I remain a sceptic, at best a conservative believer in West Indies’ World Cup prowess. In hindsight, …

The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team overturned an early deficit to defeat Aruba 2-1 tonight in their first outing of the Queen’s Friendly Tournament in Curaçao. Aruba captain Soraya Vierhoeve put the Dutch-speaking islanders ahead with a rasping drive from the edge of the area, after just four …

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Angus Eve will almost certainly have to start his 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign without gifted 23-year-old flanker Tyrese Spicer. Spicer, who was Major League Soccer club Toronto FC’s first round draft pick last year, was included in Eve’s 39-man pool …

Evolution Football Club, just two years after their formation, are on the brink of history in domestic youth football—after the Central Zone runners-up capped an unlikely turnaround to edge Onboard AIA to the Trinidad Under-20 title of the 2024 Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL). Evolution, coached by Husani …

The Arima Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday to name a proposed pavilion at the Larry Gomes Cricket Enclosure at Princess Royal Park, Arima after iconic spin bowler Sunil Phillip Narine. Narine, who turned 36 today, is a retired West Indies cricketer although he continues to compete in …

The Cricket West Indies (CWI) selection panel has inserted 27-year-old left arm fast bowler Obed McCoy into the West Indies team for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, as a replacement for 32-year-old allrounder Jason Holder. Holder, whose confirmed absence was described as notable by lead selector Desmond Haynes, was …

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Angus Eve named the uncapped overseas-based trio of Tyrese Spicer, Dantaye Gilbert and Steffen Yeates in a 39-man provisional squad for the country’s first 2026 World Cup qualifier against Grenada on Wednesday 5 June. The Soca Warriors are grouped with Costa …

Trinidad and Tobago will avoid Jamaica in Concacaf Nations League 2024-25 group stage action, although both teams are in Group B. The Nations League format pits six teams in two groups with the top two finishers advancing to the quarterfinal round. However, each team has just four games and face …

Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team head coach Richard Hood has selected 14 teenagers in his 22-member squad to represent the country in the Queen’s Friendly Tournament next week in Curaçao. The Women Soca Warriors will face Aruba on Wednesday 29 May and Sunday 2 June and tackle Curaçao …

The Pro Series Under-16 football team are the only defending champions left standing as the Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL) holds its Trinidad finals on Saturday at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella. Pro Series, who won the Under-15 category last year, will aim to rule the roost …

“[…] We humbly request your support to make our journey to the Genesis Cup possible. Your contribution will not only benefit our team but also promote football excellence in our community. “We aspire not to suffer the same fate as the Jaric Titans, and your generosity can help us achieve …

Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed a final warm-up fixture for the West Indies T20 team from 7pm on Thursday 30 May against Australia at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad. Tickets are available online for adults and seniors/children (under-16) for US$24 and US$12 respectively, or at Trinidad box offices …