DARK SECRETS: 25 | Vintage Vibes

England Test squad: Rob Key explains decision to drop Jonny Bairstow for 'rare talent' Jamie Smith

Bazball era receives first shake-up for West Indies series

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2024

'This is no redemption, I don't think on those lines' - Rahul Dravid after India's T20 World Cup triumph

BRIDGETOWN (Barbados): A World Cup in West Indies 17 years ago left Rahul Dravid the captain shattered. On Saturday, the West Indies gave it back to him on his last day as coach. The humiliation of crashing out at the group stage of an ODI World Cup seemed like a…

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2024

England Test squad: Surrey wicketkeeper Jamie Smith among uncapped trio called up to face West Indies

Three-match series begins on July 10

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2024

Injured Kemar Roach replaced by Jeremiah Louis in Windies squad for England tour

Jeremiah Louis, an uncapped player, has been selected to replace the injured fast bowler Kemar Roach in the West Indies Test squad for their upcoming tour of England in July, as announced by Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jun 27, 2024

Carlos Brathwaite on the good and bad of 2016: ‘I fell out of love with the game’

West Indies all-rounder’s T20 World Cup final heroics left him feeling listless but joy of playing eventually returned

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2024

Ramnaresh Sarwan predicts mass exodus of West Indies players to the US

Former West Indies captain and batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan has expresses concern over the current state of Test cricket in the Caribbean region, fearing that the dwindling interest in the longest format of the game may lead to a talent drain to the United States.

The Times of India · Jun 25, 2024

T20 World Cup party over for West Indies fans but captain Rovman Powell urges them to not turn away

ST. LUCIA: Travelling through the West Indies for the last few days, one felt there was a sense of hope developing among those who still care for cricket in this part of the world. Be it in conversations with the cab driver or a new acquaintance in the roadside bar…

The Times of India · Jun 25, 2024

Adil Rashid the street magician still up to his old tricks

Leg-spinner’s sleight of hand and control is a crucial part of England’s attack in the T20 World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2024

Party over, reality dawns: West Indies rue another missed opportunity in T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: The Caribbean woke up to a gloomy Monday morning following the West Indies' disappointing exit from the men's T20 World Cup, which they were hosting after a 14-year hiatus.

The Times of India · Jun 24, 2024

Skipper Rovman Powell wants his core group of players to prioritise playing for West Indies over franchise cricket

NEW DELHI: Rovman Powell, the captain of the West Indies team, has praised his squad for reigniting enthusiasm for the sport in the Caribbean, despite their elimination from the T20 World Cup.

The Times of India · Jun 24, 2024