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Jomel Warrican, Beth Mooney bag ICC Players of the Month for January
Dubai, February 11: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday unveiled the Men's and Women's Players of the Month for January 2025 as the West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican and Australia batter Beth Mooney.
It was great to meet PM Modi: Chris Gayle recalls interaction with Indian leader
New Delhi, Feb 11: West Indies legend Chris Gayle is still cherishing his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and called it a great interaction.
WI spinner Jomel Warrican crowned ICC Men's Players of the Month for January
Dubai, Feb 11: West Indies’ Jomel Warrican has been awarded as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for January 2025.
Legend 90 League: It was a great feeling opening with Dhawan, says Simmons
Raipur, Feb 9: Former West Indies opener and T20 World Cup winner Lendl Simmons expressed his excitement about opening the innings alongside Shikhar Dhawan for Delhi Royals in the Legend 90 League. Simmons played a pivotal role in Delhi Royals' 41-run victory over Rajasthan Kings on Saturday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.
West Indies set to begin 2025 home season with three Tests against Australia
Saint John's, February 6: West Indies will begin their World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle with three home Tests against Australia.
WI to commence new WTC cycle with three-Test home series against Australia
St George (Antigua), Feb 6: The West Indies men's team will begin their 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle three-match home Test series against Australia while their women's side will play host to South Africa ahead of a potential place at this year's World Cup as the Cricket West Indies (CWI) unveiled schedule from May to December 2025, featuring a mix of home and away fixtures.
Dottin gains big in ICC women's rankings, Ecclestone remains top-ranked T20I bowler
Dubai, Feb 4: West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin has made massive gains in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings following her standout performances in the recent T20I series against Bangladesh.
Chris Dehring begins tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Cricket West Indies
Saint John's, February 4: Cricket West Indies (CWI) officially welcomed Chris Dehring as he began his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Monday.
West Indies experienced all-rounder Deandra Dottin biggest mover in latest ICC Women's Rankings
Dubai, February 4: West Indies experienced all-rounder Deandra Dottin emerged as the biggest winner after ICC issued the latest update of the Women's T20I Player Rankings on Tuesday.
Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja exposes frustrating thing about Pakistan after setback against West Indies
Islamabad, January 28: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja launched a scathing tirade after Pakistan, for the first time in 34 years, lost a Test against the West Indies on home turf.
U19 WC: Bangladesh end campaign with dominating 10-wicket win over Windies
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 28: Bangladesh have signed off from the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 with a comfortable 10-wicket victory over West Indies at Bayeumas Oval on Tuesday.
You should respect your players: Shan Masood slams journalist in aftermath of Pakistan's loss against WI
Multan, January 27: Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood launched a tirade and slammed a journalist, who questioned the freedom he has in decision-making and his future with the team.
Skipper Masood calls Pak's bowling struggle against tail-enders 'an area of concern'
Multan, Jan 27: After facing a 120-run defeat against West Indies in the second Test at the Multan Cricket Ground, Pakistan skipper Shan Masood addressed the fact that his side’s inability to dismiss tail-enders is an "area of concern".
Brathwaite praises young West Indies side after historic win in Pakistan
Multan, January 27: West Indies Test captain Kraigg Brathwaite hailed his team's 120-run victory over Pakistan in Multan, marking their first win on Pakistani soil since 1990, reported ESPNcricinfo.
Shan Masood reflects on Pakistan's defeat, calls for learning, adaptation
Multan, January 27: Pakistan captain Shan Masood addressed his team's shortcomings after their 120-run defeat to West Indies in Multan, admitting that recurring issues, such as letting lower-order batters score freely, cost them dearly, ESPNCricinfo reported.
Consistency is key to everything I do: Warrican shines with all-round brilliance as West Indies triumph over Pakistan
Multan, January 27: Jomel Warrican was the standout performer in West Indies' historic 120-run victory over Pakistan, earning both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series honours. The left-arm spinner was instrumental throughout the series, claiming an impressive 19 wickets and showcasing his batting prowess when required.
Warrican spins magic as West Indies secure historic win in Pakistan, level series
Multan, January 27: Jomel Warrican and the rest of the West Indies' spin attack turned the tables on Pakistan, dismantling their batting line-up for a mere 133 runs to claim a remarkable 120-run victory in Multan, their first win on Pakistani soil since 1990. It took the visitors just over an hour on the third day to decimate Pakistan's final six wickets, with a brief 39-run stand between Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha offering some resistance. The win also levelled the series, a triumph built on masterful spin bowling, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Warrican's 5-fer helps WI register Test win in Pakistan after 34 years
Multan, Jan 27: Jomel Warrican bagged a sensational five-wicket haul in the second innings as the West Indies registered a Test win in Pakistan after 34 years with a 120-run victory in the second and final game of the series at the Multan Cricket Ground on Monday.
West Indies edge closer to series-levelling win in Multan
Multan, January 26: West Indies moved closer to leveling the series by reducing Pakistan to 76/4 at stumps on Day 2 in Multan. The hosts, chasing 254, still require 178 runs to win with six wickets in hand, ESPNcricinfo reported.
2nd Test: Windies hold upper hand as Pakistan lose four in 254 chase
Multan, Jan 26: Pakistan face an uphill task to win the second Test, and clinch the series 2-0, against the West Indies as they lost four wickets at stumps on the second day chasing 254 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Multan Test: Motie-Warrican power WI fightback vs Pak on spin-dominated Day 1
Multan, Jan 25: It was a topsy-turvy day of cricket in the second Test between West Indies and Pakistan at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Saturday as the visitors ended the day with a nine-run lead.
2nd Test: Noman Ali scripts history with hat-trick against West Indies
Multan, Jan 25: Pakistan's left-arm spinner Noman Ali etched his name into cricketing history on Saturday by becoming the first Pakistani spinner to achieve a hat-trick in Test cricket.
Multan Test: West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite wins toss; opts to bat first against Pakistan
Multan, January 25: West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and elected to bat first against hosts Pakistan in the second and final Test of the two-match series at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Kashif Ali debuts in Pakistan's spin-heavy XI for second Test vs West Indies
Multan, Jan 24: Debutant right-arm pacer Kashif Ali comes in place of Khurram Shahzad as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled their playing XI for the second and final Test of the series against West Indies, set to take place at the Multan Cricket Stadium from January 25 to 29, following their comprehensive 127-run victory in the series opener.
Aaqib Javed defends spin-friendly pitches ahead of second Test against West Indies
Multan, January 24: Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed has strongly defended the recent spin-friendly pitches prepared for Test matches in the country.
West Indies crush Malaysia to secure Super Six spot in Women's U19 T20 World Cup
Kuala Lumpur, January 23: West Indies secured their place in the Super Six stage of the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 with a commanding 53-run victory over hosts Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. Despite posting a modest total of 112 for 7 in their 20 overs, the West Indies bowlers dismantled Malaysia's batting lineup, bowling them out for just 59 runs and finishing third in Group A.
U19 WC: West Indies secure Super Six spot with 53-run win over hosts Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 23: Captain Samara Ramnath picked a four-wicket haul as West Indies secured their Super Six spot in the 2025 ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup with a convincing 53-run victory against hosts Malaysia at the Bayuemas Oval on Thursday.
Basit suggests resting Babar in second Test against West Indies
Islamabad, January 21: Keeping next month's Champions Trophy in mind, former cricketer Basit Ali has suggested Pakistan's stalwart Babar Azam should be rested for the second Test against the West Indies.
U19 WC: Sri Lanka women beat West Indies by 81 runs to register second win
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 21: Sri Lanka put in a superb team performance to beat West Indies by 81 runs and continue their excellent start to the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025.
Skipper Brathwaite pinpoints reason for West Indies' defeat against Pakistan in 1st Test
Multan, January 20: Skipper Kraigg Brathwaite pointed out the reason behind West Indies' 127-run defeat against Pakistan in the first Test match of the series and said that the pitch in Multan was difficult to bat on.
Special man of the match is Rizwan, Shakeel: Sajid Khan after Pakistan's 127-run win over West Indies
Multan, January 19: Pakistan's off-spinner Sajid Khan delivered a remarkable performance in the first Test against the West Indies, earning the 'Player of the Match' award for his outstanding contribution to the team's 127-run victory in Multan. Sajid was instrumental in dismantling the visitors' batting line-up, claiming five wickets in the second innings, which included the top five batters.
Shan Masood lauds spinners after Pakistan's 127-run victory over West Indies
Multan, January 19: Pakistan captain Shan Masood reflected on his team's comprehensive 127-run victory against the West Indies in the first Test at Multan on Sunday. Masood credited his spinners for their clinical performance and highlighted key moments that turned the game in Pakistan's favour.
Kraigg Brathwaite reflects on West Indies' loss to Pakistan, praises Jayden Seales, Alick Athanaze
Multan, January 19: West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite shared his thoughts after his team's 127-run defeat to Pakistan in the first Test at Multan. While acknowledging the team's shortcomings, Brathwaite also highlighted individual positives and emphasized the need for improvement ahead of the second Test.
Pakistan creates history with spin-dominated victory over West Indies in Multan Test
Multan, January 19: Pakistan secured a commanding 127-run victory over the West Indies in the first Test in Multan, achieving a world record by taking all 20 wickets with spin bowlers, as per Wisden.
Sajid Khan's impressive nine-wicket haul powers Pakistan to 127-run win over West Indies in 1st Test
Multan, January 19: An incredible nine-wicket haul by spinner Sajid Khan helped Pakistan register a 127-run win over West Indies in the first Test at Multan on Sunday.
Sajid, Abrar spin Pakistan to 127-run win over West Indies in first Test
Multan, Jan 19: Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed wreaked havoc with the ball taking nine wickets combined for 77 runs to help Pakistan defend the 251-run target as the hosts took a 1-0 lead over the West Indies here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
U19WC: India women begin title defense with 9-wicket win over West Indies
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 19: Parunika Sisodia, Joshitha VJ, and Aayushi Shukla picked seven wickets between themselves as India began their U19 World Cup title defence in fiery style with a commanding nine-wicket win over the West Indies at the Bayuemas Oval on Sunday.
We would like to finish WTC cycle on a winning note: Shan Masood ahead of WI Tests
Multan, Jan 16: Ahead of the first Test against West Indies, Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood said the team would like to finish their World Test Championship (WTC) cycle on a winning team. Pakistan will face West Indies in the two-match Test series commencing at the Multan Cricket Stadium from January 17. The second Test will also be played at the same venue starting on January 25.
Babar Azam unlikely to open for Pakistan in upcoming home Tests against West Indies
Multan, January 12: Former captain Babar Azam will not open for Pakistan in the upcoming two home Tests against the West Indies, according to Geo News.
Pakistan announce 15-member Test squad for upcoming West Indies series
Multan, January 11: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced the 15-member Test squad for the upcoming West Indies series, which is scheduled to be played in Multan from January 17-21 and January 25-29.