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 Veerasammy Permaul was in his element yesterday.
Veerasammy Permaul was in his element yesterday.

Bacchus’ XI 115-4 replying to Singh’s XI 383

Spinners Gudakesh Motie and Veerasammy Permaul ripped through Robin Bacchus’s XI top-order to leave the team 115-4 on the second day of the ongoing Guyana Jaguars preparatory three-day match at the Georgetown Cricket Club, ground, Bourda.

…Not so, says WICB

ST.JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is refuting a suggestion that it forced veteran cricketer Shivnarine Chanderpaul to retire from international cricket so that he can play in the inaugural Masters Cricket League (MCL) T20 currently underway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Former West Indies captain Sir Vivian Richards.

Sir Viv backs new T20 league to take off

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies icon Sir Vivian Richards likes the potential of the inaugural Pakistan Super League and says the tournament has the ability to take off once it attracts the right mix of players.

Riddim Squad whip Fruta Conquerors 5-2

An abject defensive showing relegated Fruta Conquerors to a 5-2 defeat to Mocha based unit Riddim Squad when their pre-season campaign commenced on Tuesday at the Tucville Community ground.

Henry, Guptill superb as NZ thrash Australia by 159 runs

(Reuters) – Matt Henry shrugged off the disappointment of missing out on selection for next month’s World Twenty20 with a hostile spell of pace bowling that helped New Zealand ease to a 159-run win over Australia in the first one-day international yesterday.

Mohammad Amir

Butt, Asif, Amir could play in this year’s CPL

(Cricinfo) Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif, who recently returned to competitive cricket after serving five-year bans for spot-fixing, have been registered for the Caribbean Premier League’s player draft, which will take place on February 11.

CPL Draft set for next week

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados CMC- Organisers of the HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL) are reporting that a record number of local and international stars have registered for the Player Draft scheduled for February 11 in Barbados.

Jason Mohammed

Mohammed wants Red Force among top three finishers

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC– Captain of lowly ranked Trinidad and Tobago Red Force, Jason Mohammed, says he wants his side to finish among the top three in the WICB Professional Cricket League (PCL), Regional four-day tournament set to resume next weekend.

Shamar Springer top scored with 61 from 69 balls and picked up two wickets.

Quarters here WI come

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh, CMC –West Indies stormed into the quarter final of the Under-19 World Cup with a dramatic two run win over Zimbabwe amid controversy over a disputed run-out at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong  here yesterday.

Bad sign!

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Retired veteran left-hander Shiv Chanderpaul believes his recent shabby treatment at the hands of selectors is a worrying sign for the younger generation of West Indies cricketers.

Guyana will be affected by CONCACAF funding cut

— could lose as much as US$100,000 annually Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President Wayne Forde said the decision by FIFA to cut funding to the scandal plagued CONCACAF and CONMEBOL federations is unfortunate and that decision will have an effect on the smaller nations within CFU.

Fudadin slams majestic ton

Assad Fudadin warmed up with a majestic 145 yesterday ahead of the restart of the Professional Cricket League (PCL) 4-Day Tournament as Vishaul Singh’s XI ended day one of the three day practice match on 270-6 against Robin Bacchus XI.

Rose Hall Town Jammers win by walkover

Rose Hall Town Jammers gained a walkover from Canje Knights when the Berbice Amateur Basketball Association (BABA) sanctioned Anamayah Memorial Basketball Championship continued Sunday at the Ithaca Basketball Court.

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