Jamaica Cricket

JAMAICA CRICKET ASSOCIATION (JCA)

George Headley Stand
Sabina Park
Kingston 4, Jamaica

Tel: (876) 967 0322
Fax: (876) 967 3976
Email: jamcricket@cwjamaica.com
Website: http://www.cricketjamaica.org/ 


The Jamaica Cricket Association controls cricket in Jamaica. 

Samuels not satisfied with half century

Basseterre, St Kitts– Marlon Samuels made a successful return to the Test match stage with the bat on Saturday with a well-measured half-century. The right-hander scored a classy 57 off 124 balls with seven fours and two sixes, as the West Indies reached 184-8 on the second day of the Second Digicel Test at Warner Park.

The hosts are 88 away from Pakistan’s first innings score of 272, with...

President Hunte sends condolences on the passing of oldest WI cricketer

St John’s, Antigua– President of the West Indies Cricket Board Dr. Julian Hunte sent condolences to the daughters of Esmond Kentish following his passing yesterday.

Kentish who played two Test matches for the West Indies in 1948 and 1954 was the oldest living West Indian cricketer. He was 94 years old at the time of his passing.

“Esmond was a perfect gentleman who was...

Windies squad for 5th Digicel Pearls ODI

Kingston, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board Selection Committee has named the following West Indies 13 man squad to face India in the 5th Digicel Pearls One Day International match at Sabina Park on Thursday June 16th.

 

Darren Sammy – Captain

Adrian Barath

Carlton Baugh

Devendra Bishoo

Darren Bravo

Anthony...

Umpire Wilson to stand in first ODI

Kingston, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that Umpire Norman Malcolm has been shifted to the 3rdUmpire role for the 5thDigicel Pearls One Day International at Sabina Park on Thursday.

Trinidadian umpire, Joel Wilson will stand in his maiden One Day International alongside Ian Gould.

Umpire Malcolm was originally appointed to stand in the match but has a physical...

Inspirational Esther Pair defies the odds

When Esther Pair was born, she was immediately diagnosed with Down Syndrome and her parents were told that she would never amount to anything. However, fast forward 24 years and Esther has accomplished more than doctors or other naysayers ever thought possible – including participating in the coin toss for an international cricket match.
 
Standing at the crease in Sabina Park for the 5th Digicel...

WICB statement on meeting Chris Gayle

Kingston, Jamaica – Following is a statement from the West Indies Cricket Board on the meeting with Chris Gayle. On Tuesday June 14th Chief Executive Officer of the WICB, Dr. Ernest Hilaire; Director of Cricket, Anthony Howard; Head Coach Ottis Gibson and Team Manager Richie Richardson met with Chris Gayle in Kingston. Gayle was accompanied by West Indies Players Association President and CEO Mr. Dinanath Ramnarine and WIPA Vice...

Windies squad for 1st Digicel Test

Kingston, Jamaica – The West Indies Cricket Board Selection Panel has named the following 13 man squad for the First Digicel Test v India at Sabina Park starting on Monday June 20th.

 

Darren Sammy – Captain

Brendan Nash – Vice Captain

Adrian Barath

Carlton Baugh

Devendra Bishoo

Darren Bravo

Shivnarine Chanderpaul...

Stronger, fitter Fidel ready for comeback

Kingston, Jamaica – Fidel Edwards is eyeing a successful comeback to the international stage. The fiery fast bowler, who was sidelined for a long period with a back injury, has been named in the West Indies squad to face India in the First Digicel Test match. First ball at Sabina Park on Monday is 10 am (11 am Eastern Caribbean Time). The 29-year-old Edwards joined Windies team-mates in a full three-hour training session on...

Highlights of WICB Draft Strategic Plan

On June 17th, 2011 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston Jamaica, the Board of Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board approved the Draft Strategic Plan (DSP). Following are some highlights of the DSP. The WICB’s Mission, Vision and Strategic Direction were restructured: Mission To manage, develop and promote cricket to the benefit and enjoyment of the West Indian people. Vision • To establish the WICB as an efficient...

Decisions following meeting of WICB Board of Directors

Kingston, Jamaica – Following are decisions taken by the Board of Directors of the West Indies Cricket Board at the meeting of the Board in Kingston, Jamaica on June 17th.

West Indies Players Association

The WICB will continue to treat WIPA, the representative body of the players, with the highest degree of respect and as a principal partner in West Indies cricket and...

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