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Legendary 3W Sir Everton dies
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Legendary former West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes, the last surviving member of the distinguished Three Ws, died here yesterday following a long
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Patience, lads - Barbados Today
West Indies batsmen have been advised to show patience and occupy the crease for as long as possible during their second and final Test match against South Africa starting this Thursday at the Darren Sammy Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia.Former Barbados and West Indies opener Desmond Haynes who was
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S/Africa in the driving seat - Stabroek News
JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) - South African seamer Anrich Nortje claimed a career-best six-wicket haul and opener Dean Elgar backed it up with an unbeaten 92 as the home team forged an early advantage over Sri Lanka on the opening day of the second
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Region Six lifts maiden Commissioner’s T20 Cup - Stabroek News
An exceptional all-round performance from Kareem Mentore ensured Region Six defeated the Tactical Service Unit (TSU) by 11 runs to lift the 2021 Police Commissioner’s T20 Cup. The article Region Six lifts maiden Commissioner’s T20 Cup appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Pollard, Northants cancel contract by ‘mutual agreement’
LONDON, CMC – Kieron Pollard’s contract with English county Northamptonshire has been cancelled by “mutual agreement”, amidst the ongoing uncertainty owing to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Dottin’s team wins second practice match - Stabroek News
DERBY, England- An unbeaten 85 not out from Lee-Ann Kirby helped Team Dottin secure a 26-run victory over Team Selman in the West Indies Women’s team’s second practice match at the Incora County Ground. The article Dottin’s team wins second practice match appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Taylor poised to achieve historic double - Stabroek News
West Indies Women’s team captain, Stafanie Taylor is ecstatic about cricket returning as she moves closer to another milestone. The article Taylor poised to achieve historic double appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Kieron Pollard hits 6 sixes in an over off poor Sri Lankan spinner - watch!
West Indies captain Kieron Pollard on Wednesday became only the third man to hit six sixes in an international over.
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THE WAY WE LIVE NOW: Hong Kong police squash dissent in display of China’s muscle
You can’t use Telegram in mainland China, but the messaging app allows Hong Kong users to mask their phone numbers so police can’t find
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ECB loan a ‘helping hand’
(Cricinfo) Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Ricky Skerritt has quashed speculation linking the West Indies tour of England to a US$3 million loan to CWI by the ECB in May, a loan that eventually became the subject of an ICC ethics
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Gabriel calls for pace by any means necessary
West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel believes the West Indies should play to their strength and replicate the plans which brought them overwhelming success against England last
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Fragile batting effort leaves Windies A with defeat - Stabroek News
NORTH SOUND, Antigua, CMC – West Indies Women “A” put up little resistance as they crumbled to a seven-wicket defeat in the opening Twenty20 of the three-match series here yesterday. The article Fragile batting effort leaves Windies A with defeat appeared first on Stabroek News.
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England players to honour key workers with names on training shirts
(Reuters) – England players will wear training shirts bearing the names of key workers before the start of the first test against the West Indies next month to honour their service during the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s cricket board said
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CWI funding model for territories `broken’
The Cricket West Indies (CWI) funding model for territories and venues is “broken”, according to a report by financial consultants, PKF which has created an uproar in the region and calls for the board to take decisive
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New Zealand board to cut jobs amid “challenging” conditions
WELLINGTON, (Reuters) – New Zealand Cricket will cut up to 15% of staff and look to shave NZ$6 million ($3.72 million) in operating costs as part of proposals to cope with “challenging” conditions brought on by the coronavirus outbreak, Chief Executive David White has
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Watch | Quinton de Kock: The run-out that has everyone talking on social media
The Proteas beat Pakistan in the second ODI at the Wanderers on Easter Sunday, but not without some controversy late in the match.
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Hinds wants COVID protocols for return of sporting events
People’s National Party caretaker for Eastern Hanover, Wavell Hinds, is calling for the establish protocols regarding the return of sporting events being hosted in Jamaica in keeping with regulations around the COVID-19
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Ambassador Roy Leslie Austin spent most of his life as a university scholar before becoming a U.S. diplomat at the age of 61. When Austin was nominated by President George W. Bush to be Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago he was a sociology professor at Pennsylvania State University.  After
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Spin-heavy India eye series win against England, WTC final spot - Stabroek News
MUMBAI, (Reuters) - India will go into the fourth and final test against a spin-scarred England tomorrow needing only a draw to win the series, which will also seal their spot in the June final of the inaugural World Test Championship against New
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Constantine, Learie (1901-1971)
Learie Nicholas Constantine, Baron Constantine, was an international cricketer, journalist, politician, and lawyer. Constantine was the first person of African/Caribbean ancestry to be invested as a life peer in the United Kingdom. Born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1901 he was the son of a plantation
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Roach hails ‘amazing’ campaign with Surrey - Stabroek News
LONDON, CMC – Trusted West Indies seamer Kemar Roach has described his County Championship stint with Surrey as “amazing”, and says he is excited about a return at some point in the future. The article Roach hails ‘amazing’ campaign with Surrey appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Cameron seeking to become ICC chairman
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Dave Cameron confirmed Friday he will be seeking to become the next head of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and will be asking Cricket West Indies (CWI), which he led for three terms, to back his
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Former Australia batsman and 'true entertainer' Dean Jones dies at 59 - Stabroek News
(Reuters) - Former Australia cricketer Dean Jones, regarded as one of the finest batsmen of his generation, died from cardiac arrest today aged 59, Indian broadcaster Star India said, prompting tributes from the prime minister and fellow
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Second South Africa, England ODI postponed - Stabroek News
CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) - The second One Day International between South Africa and England scheduled for today at Newlands will not take place as the teams await independent ratification of two unconfirmed positive COVID-19 tests in the tourists’ travelling
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Sunday Brew — May 17, 2020
My attention was drawn to a news release supposedly issued by Minister of Labour and Social Security Shahine Robinson last Tuesday regarding the robbery of care packages in Enfield, St Mary, last
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Where is Oshane?
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies fast bowling icon Michael Holding is surprised by the non-selection of rookie speedster Oshane Thomas in the 14-man squad to tour England starting next
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Dowrich keeps Windies on top despite Stokes surge
The third day of the first Test between England and the West Indies ended with the visitors well on top.
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Match balanced after first day- Mayers - Stabroek News
West Indies all-rounder, Kyle Mayers, believes after the first day of the second Test against South Africa yesterday  that the match is still an even contest. The article Match balanced after first day- Mayers appeared first on Stabroek News.
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World Champs, S/Africa chase rare series win - Stabroek News
It is all to play for in the final T20I between world champions, West Indies, and the South Africans in the final of the five-match series today at St. The article World Champs, S/Africa chase rare series win appeared first on Stabroek News.
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