Well, how do you sum that up? A madcap two sessions of cricket on the third day saw 17 wickets fall. Pakistan lost seven for 48, with Jomel Warrican registering the third-best figures for a visiting bowler in Pakistan. And yet, with half an hour to go for tea, Pakistan’s spinners had wrapped up a … Read more
“It’s a new series, a new opportunity,” West Indies Test coach Andre Coley said ahead of the two-match series in Pakistan. The last series between the two sides, in Kingston in 2021, was drawn 1-1, but West Indies have not won a Test in Pakistan since November 1990. It’s also true that there haven’t been … Read more
When bad light in Multan ended play with just 41.3 overs bowled, Shakeel was on 56 for his ninth half- century and Rizwan was 51 not out for his 11th. The pair added 97 after coming together with Pakistan in real trouble at 46-4. The left-right combination of Shakeel and Rizwan negotiated the three-spinner West … Read more
Sherfane Rutherford believes there should be a clear line between promoters and players in franchise leagues, emphasising the importance of mutual respect for one another. His comments refer to an incident during the previous season of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), which resulted in his expulsion. “It’s important that you respect the player because at … Read more
The two pacers featured in both matches of a two-Test series against Bangladesh in late 2024 but neither were named in the squad for the upcoming series in Pakistan, which was announced on December 23. This is despite both players being among the first recipients of multi-year central contracts from Cricket West Indies three months … Read more
West Indies great Clive Lloyd is “disturbed” by the idea of a two-tier structure for Test cricket and believes efforts should instead be focused on ensuring struggling teams play more often against the top sides. According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, India, Australia and England are in talks to divide Test cricket … Read more
Alick Athanaze fell agonisingly short of a well-deserved century as the West Indies showed resilience on the opening day of their three-day tour match against the Pakistan Shaheens on Friday. The regional side closed on 273 for 7 after 74 overs with Athanaze highlighting the day with a polished 98. The West Indies began the … Read more
Man of the match Sherfane Rutherford came to the rescue to help the Sydney Thunder defeat the Perth Scorchers by six wickets in a last-over thriller at Perth Stadium on Friday. The Scorchers batted first and posted 177-4 from their 20 overs after Thunder skipper David Warner won the toss and chose to field. New … Read more
Former West Indies fast bowler Winston Benjamin, who is set to take up the Head Coach position for the upcoming cricket season, has provided deep insights into the development of two key West Indies cricket talents while sharing his views on the current state of West Indies cricket. Speaking on the Good Morning Jojo Sports … Read more
West Indies Test coach Andre Coley, commenting on the two-Test series against Pakistan, said on Wednesday said it is a new series and a new opportunity and his team will be playing positive cricket on the tour. The first Test will be played in Karachi from January 16 while the second in Multan, from January … Read more