Fifa-appointed normalisation committee vice-chair Judy Daniel has passed away at the age of 63. Daniel, an attorney with extensive experience in environmental law and management and sister of former national table-tennis star Jennylyn Branker, lived in Atlanta, USA. The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), run by the Robert Hadad-led …
Read More »‘Reds’ Perreira: WI cricket commentators spent 2021 chasing Mason and Vibes Radio for payment
“[…] When Andrew Mason contacted me on behalf of Vibes Radio, the Dominica-based rights holder for West Indies cricket, I suggested several St Lucia commentators to him. Mason then requested their individual email and telephone number to deal with each person directly. “[…] It is certainly the feeling of the …
Read More »Haynes names Phillip and Campbell in WI Test squad to face England, Solozano, Chase miss out
Twenty-five year old Trinidad and Tobago pacer Anderson Phillip is in line for his West Indies debut after being included in the 13-man squad to face England in the first game of the three-match Apex Test series beginning on 8 March. Phillip leads all bowlers in the 2022 West Indies …
Read More »Serrant, De Gannes among eight returning T&T players, Spence banks on experience for U20 Women’s tourney
Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-20 Team head coach Jason Spence is counting on the experience of his core group of players to be decisive in the Dominican Republic, as he targets a spot in the Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championship Round of 16. Right-back Chrissy Mitchell, central defender Latifha Pascall, …
Read More »Lawrence: WI have ability to move from ‘decent’ to ‘dangerous’; but is Pollard standing in the way?
“[…] 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 …
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