With the increased demand for information regarding the value of cricket events to the Caribbean economy, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) commissioned an economic impact evaluation on the 2015 England tour of the Caribbean. The information garnered focused on the three islands where the Test Matches were hosted Antigua, Barbados and Grenada. Following a
In-form Vishaul Singh quietly eyeing Test spot
The 26-year-old left-hander has hit back-to-back centuries in the last two rounds to help propel Jaguars to three wins in as many outings, and to the top of the standings in the Regional First Class Championship. “My goal is to score as much runs as possible this season. When the tournament began, my goal was
England tour financial success for region – WICB
England’s Test tour of the Caribbean earlier this year proved a financial success, grossing US$73.2 million across the region, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) announced on Wednesday. In a release, the WICB said the result of an Economic Impact Assessment had shown that the three Tests, which were played between April 13 and May
Chandrika looking forward to Sri Lanka
West Indies Test opener Rajendra Chandrika is looking to make maximum use of the opportunity in Sri Lanka when the Caribbean side tours the island in October. The Jason Holder-led West Indies are slated to play two Tests, three One-Day Internationals and two T20Is, but it is highly expected that the right-handed Chandrika, who made
Denesh Ramdin laments poor batting performance of WI against Aus
Beleaguered skipper Denesh Ramdin, has once again lamented the fragile West Indies batting which led to a heavy 277-run defeat in the second Test, and a 0-2 series loss to Australia. Set a massive 392 for victory on Sunday, the West Indies were bowled out for a paltry 114, about 40 minutes after tea on