Middle order batsman Marlon Samuels says he is anxious to put bat to ball when the test series between West Indies and Sri Lanka begin in earnest next Wednesday. Samuels, a senior member of the regional side, says he is also eager to step-up to leading roles for his team in their two match test
ICC Women’s Ranking launched…..Aus at no.1; WI at no.5
World Cup and World Twenty20 champion Australia ranked number one in innovative new multi-format system. The International Cricket Council (ICC) today launched the official ICC Women’s Team Rankings, which incorporate results in all three formats of the game into one rankings system. Not surprisingly, Australia is ranked number one following its success in the ICC
Simmons asked to answer ‘breaches of confidentiality’
Phil Simmons has not been fired, but he has been asked to answer “breaches of confidentiality”, according to the WICB chief executive Michael Muirhead, after the West Indies coach was suspended because he had alleged outside interference in the selection of the ODI squad for the tour of Sri Lanka. Muirhead said they hoped to
Sunil Narine back as WI revamp ODI squad
Off-spinner Sunil Narine has been included in the West Indies squads for the ODIs and T20Is in Sri Lanka in October, after having opted out of their 2015 World Cup campaign because of issues with his action. There were eight changes from the squad that travelled to Australia and New Zealand: Chris Gayle was out
Holder ready to embrace ledership
Newly appointed West Indies Test captain, Jason Holder, says he is looking forward to the responsibility the new role will bring but says he does not feel under any pressure as he gears up for the assignment. The 23-year-old fast bowler was announced to replace Denesh Ramdin as Test captain earlier this month, ahead of