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Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini charged with fraud and other offences
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini have been charged with fraud and other offences by Swiss prosecutors on Tuesday after a six-year investigation into a controversial $2million (£1.4m) payment. The 85-year-old Blatter and 65-year-old Platini now face a trial within months at federal criminal court in Bellinzona, Switzerland. ‘This payment…
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Taking responsibility was critical, says Man-of-the-Match Pooran
Stand-in skipper Nicholas Pooran said it had been critically important to take responsibility for the West Indies innings after captain Kieron Pollard was forced out of Friday’s win over Bangladesh with injury. The left-hander struck a Man-of-the-Match 40 off 22 deliveries as the Caribbean side gathered 142 for seven at Sharjah Cricket Stadium and then…
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Much-anticipated Test Series will start at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on March 8, 2022
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the match schedule and venues for the much anticipated England T20 International (T20I) and Test Tours of the West Indies in January and March 2022. The England Men’s Series in the Caribbean forms a focal point for one of the West Indies Men’s busiest ever years of International Home…
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Chris Gayle: ‘I have no respect for Curtly Ambrose whatsoever’
Chris Gayle had stern words for Curtly Ambrose after the former West Indies fast bowler said that the batter wouldn’t be his automatic pick in the West Indies XI for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which begins on Sunday in UAE. Gayle hit back at Ambrose saying he has “no respect” for the former player…
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Khan ‘a skillful professional, effective servant’ of West Indies cricket – CWI
Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday expressed its sincerest condolences to the wife and family of former CWI Manager of Marketing and Communications, Imran Khan, who passed away on Tuesday morning in his native Guyana. Khan first joined the then West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) as Media Officer for the West Indies Men’s Team, and…
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CWI Statement – ICC ACU charges against Marlon Samuels
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has been made aware of the charges which have been laid by the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit, involving former West Indies player Marlon Samuels. Formal charges have been laid with breaching four counts of the Emirates Cricket Board’s Anti-Corruption Code for participants of the T10 League in Abu Dhabi in 2019. While…
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Antiguan Kimberly Percival is IFBB Elite PRO Fitness World Champion
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has congratulated Antiguan representatives of the IFBB Elite PRO Fitness World Champion. Antigua and Barbuda captured the 2021 IFBB Elite Pro Bikini Fitness World Champion/Arnold Classic Europe Bikini Fitness Champion, which was held in Seville, Spain. Kimberly Percival took the coveted title placing first in her class from a field of…
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2 changes for West Indies Women’s squad for 3rd CG Insurance T20I
The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Women’s Selection Panel announced the West Indies Women’s 13-member squad for the third CG Insurance T20 International (T20I) against South Africa Women to be played on Saturday, September 4 at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground (SVRCG). The first ball is 2pm local time (1pm Jamaica Time). The 13-member squad…
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18-member squad named for West Indies Rising Stars U19 tour of England
The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Selection Panel today announced an 18-member West Indies U19 squad for the upcoming tour of England. The squad will be led Ackeem Auguste with Giovonte Depeiza as vice-captain. Auguste is a left-handed top-order batsman while Depeiza is a right-handed middle-order batsman and left-arm spinner. Robert Haynes, Lead Selector for…
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Antiguan Duo Heading To South Bend In 2022
South Bend, IN – Defender Amali Colbourne and striker Troy Jules — who has represented Antigua and Barbuda at junior level — will join South Bend Lions for the 2022 USL League Two season, subject to League and Federation approval. The Antiguans are the first recruits identified for the new season after impressing during an…