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Oshane Thomas took two wickets to help his side to victory
Oshane Thomas took two wickets to help his side to victory

Thomas’ bowling effort helps Royals keep playoff chances alive

JAIPUR, India,  CMC – West Indies fast bowler Oshane Thomas grabbed two wickets to help his Rajasthan Royals to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad and keep their playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League.

Head coach Floyd Reifer is banking on his bowlers as well as the ‘X factors’ in the team to guide them to World Cup glory.
Head coach Floyd Reifer is banking on his bowlers as well as the ‘X factors’ in the team to guide them to World Cup glory.

Reifer expects ‘X factors’ and bowlers to lead Windies to World Cup glory

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – New West Indies head coach Floyd Reifer believes if the West Indies are to win the upcoming International Cricket Council’s (ICC) World Cup competition next month in England, a lot will depend on the performances of those ‘X factors’ and the bowling department.

Trophy Stall’s Ramesh Sunich, presents Banks DIH Managers, Jeoff Clement and Brian Choo-Hen with trophies for the event.
Trophy Stall’s Ramesh Sunich, presents Banks DIH Managers, Jeoff Clement and Brian Choo-Hen with trophies for the event.

Banks Beer/Trophy Stall league gets cracking today

The lucrative Banks Beer Softball League (BBSL) in Essequibo gets underway today from 9am at the Affiance No.1, Reliance, Walton Hall and Queenstown grounds with preliminary play.

Mia Mottley

Bajan PM against clean sweep in cricket

(Barbados Nation) Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has sent a strong verbal message to Cricket West Indies (CWI) led by Ricky Skerritt that it should be cautious before moving swiftly to introduce a clean sweep of the top decision-makers of a sport which comes close to religion status in the English-speaking Caribbean.

Bhaskar Yadram heads to Windward Islands

Yadram snapped up by Volcanoes

Former West Indies Under-19 all-rounder Bhaskar Yadram was drafted to the Windward Islands while Guyana retained Raymon Reifer and took back Ramaal Lewis into their set up as Cricket West Indies hosted its Franchise Draft 2019/2020 yesterday in Antigua.

The Mumbai Indian players celebrate a wicket by Lasith Malinga. (Photo courtesy IPL website)

Lewis receives welcome tune-up in Mumbai win

CHENNAI, India, CMC – Left-hander Evin Lewis secured his first taste of Indian Premier League action this season in a welcome boost to his form ahead of the ICC World Cup next month, when he turned out for Mumbai Indians in a 46-run victory over leaders Chennai Super Kings here yesterday.

Alex Hales

World Cup bound Hales fails drug test

(Cricinfo) England batsman Alex Hales has failed a drugs test. Hales, who was named in England’s provisional 15-man World Cup squad last week, is understood by ESPNcricinfo to have tested positive for a recreational drug in recent weeks.

Gold is Money through to final

Gold is Money downed Sparta Boss to seal their final’s berth in the Stag Beer Easter Futsal Championships, winning via sudden death penalty kicks on Thursday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. 

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