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West Indies include Keemo Paul, Gudakesh Motie for UAE ODIs, World Cup Qualifier
West Indies play three ODIs against the UAE in Sharjah in the first week of June to prepare for the World Cup Qualifier that takes place in Zimbabwe between 18 June and 9 July.
Former West Indies wicketkeeper David Murray passes away at 72
Murray was the son of West Indies batting great Everton Weekes.
Nicholas Pooran resigns as West Indies white ball captain
Nicholas Pooran is yet to play a Test and said his goal was to focus better as a player by removing the captain's mantle.
T20 World Cup: What does West Indies’ ouster in the first round mean for world cricket?
Although West Indies’ ouster from the World Cup this early was shocking for the cricketing world, the manner in which Ireland thumped them, shall definitely not be considered as an upset.
In Pictures: Five West Indies players out of the T20 World Cup squad mark an end of era
After Cricket West Indies announced their squad for the T20 World Cup, we take a look at several key players in the history of Caribbean Cricket that will miss out on the multinational event.
Andre Russel expresses discontent with Phil Simmons' remark on T20 WC squad
Caribbean icon Andre Russell who has not been associated with the West Indies unit since the 2021 T20 World Cup, was not amused by Phil Simmon's comment.
West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin announces retirement from international cricket citing team culture as reason
Deandra Dottin is currently representing Barbados at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq tests positive for COVID-19; to quarantine for 10 days
Misbah was the only Pakistan squad member who failed two pre-departure PCR tests. All other members will leave Jamaica as per schedule later on Wednesday
West Indies vs Pakistan: Both teams agree to play revised four-match T20 series
The two boards were forced into the alteration to the scheduled tour dates after West Indies' current ODI series against Australia was rocked by a positive Covid-19 test which saw Thursday's second match suspended.
West Indies vs Australia: ODI series to resume after negative tests
All 152 people involved in the ongoing series returned negative COVID-19 tests on Friday, prompting the two boards to agree to the resumption.
West Indies vs Australia: All 152 people involved in series return negative for COVID-19
Thursday's game at Kensington Oval was called off at the last minute when a non-playing member of the West Indies team tested positive for the virus.
IPL 2021: BCCI in talks with Cricket West Indies to advance start of CPL in order to avoid clash with lucrative league
The CPL is scheduled to get underway from 28 August with the final to be played on 19 September, while the remaining part of IPL is likely to be held from 18 September to 10 October, not leaving the players with any time to settle down.
West Indies recall all-rounder Andre Russell, retain Chris Gayle for upcoming back-to-back T20I assignments
The T20 World Cup holders play the three five-match home series this summer as preparation for their title defence in India.
West Indies forced to halt red-ball training camp after Jamaican pacer Marquino Mindley returns positive COVID-19 test
Mindley is asymptomatic and will self-isolate until he returns two negative test results.
West Indies vs South Africa: Thirteen members of hosts' Test squad receive COVID-19 vaccines
While 11 players and support staff received their first dose of the vaccine, two squad members got their second jab in St Lucia, where they are preparing for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship matches against South Africa.
West Indies to host South Africa, Australia, Pakistan in 2021 home season
Over the course of three months, the West Indies will play four Tests and three ODIs but the main emphasis is on the 15 T20s which form part of their preparation ahead of the World Cup which is scheduled to take place in India in October/November.
Pandemic forced Cricket West Indies to borrow money to pay players and staff, reveals president Ricky Skerritt
The CWI boss went on to say that the board had to borrow to pay staff which received a 50 percent pay cut in the wake of the pandemic.
West Indies call up veterans Chris Gayle, Fidel Edwards for T20Is against Sri Lanka
Gayle, one of cricket's global superstars, was named in the 14-man squad for the three-game series against Sri Lanka which starts in Antigua on Wednesday.
Ex-West Indies cricketer Ezra Moseley passes away aged 63; CWI leads tributes to fast bowler
The 63-year-old, who played two Tests and one one-day internationals, was hit by a car at a road junction near Bridgetown while out riding his bicycle.
Bangladesh vs West Indies: Windies all-rounder Romario Shepherd out of tour after positive COVID-19 test
West Indies have called up Keon Harding to replace Shepherd in the squad which will play three one-day internationals, two Twenty20s and two Tests in Bangladesh.