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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC- Former West Indies Women captain Merissa Aguilleira says she believes the regional side is capable of securing championship honours in the forthcoming T20 World Cup starting next month in India.

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.

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.

— 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.

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.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Indian millionaire businessman Vijay Mallya, has met with Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart as he continues to inch closer to his purchase of Caribbean Premier League franchise, Barbados Tridents.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC- Officials monitoring the remodeled action of West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine say he is now bowling within limits stipulated by ICC regulations.

 (Reuters) – Steven Smith admitted that Usman Khawaja has the right to feel aggrieved after the Australia captain confirmed the in-form batsman had been overlooked for today’s opening one-dayer against New Zealand.

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.

Not many Guyanese racquet wielders can boast of winning the `Holy Grail’ of regional table tennis.

Wendell Meusa scored a decisive win over FIDE Candidate Master Anthony Drayton in the third round of the Trophy Stall seven round Swiss system tournament which continued Sunday at the National Racquet Centre, Woolford Avenue.

ZURICH, (Reuters) – FIFA has appealed for a ban on South Korean player, Kang Soo-il, to be increased to two years, the second increase after he was banned for 15 games then six months for failing a doping test last year.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – India limited-overs specialist Suresh Raina is to captain the new Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise in Rajkot, the team announced yesterday while confirming Australian Brad Hodge as the side’s coach.

(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Monday’s National Basketball Association games.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies’ stay at the summit of the ICC Twenty20 world rankings has ended after just three weeks.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Twenty20 captain Darren Sammy has spoken of his disappointment at not being offered a retainer contract by the West Indies Cricket Board.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Batting legend Brian Lara has tipped India to win the Twenty20 World Cup but says West Indies can threaten once they can avoid the inconsistency which has plagued them in the past.

The 2016 campaigns of the Pepsi Hornets and the UG Wolves got off to positive starts this past weekend at the National Park.

Tiger Bay solidified their status as the leading Futsal playing district, sweeping the female, boys U17, trainers and Open sections when the Central Georgetown Police Youth Group coordinated Rainforest Water Knockout Futsal Championship concluded yesterday.

Cool Runnings, Royal Youth, Sparta Boss and Silver Bullets secured opening day wins when the inaugural Guyana Beach Soccer Association (GBSA) National Championships commenced on Sunday at the Bayroc Beach Facility in Linden.