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New code to include out-of-competition testing
International cricketers can be called upon to be available for out-of-competition tests under the the ICC's new anti-doping code, which comes into effect from January 1.
Source : cricinfo.com | 29-Dec-2008 19:14

Vettori praises 'outstanding' openers
Daniel Vettori, the New Zealand captain, praised the team's openers for setting up the 36-run win over West Indies in the second Twenty20 international in Hamilton.
Source : cricinfo.com | 29-Dec-2008 01:16

Carib Beer ends West Indies sponsorship
Reports that Carib Beer has withdrawn its sponsorship of the Caribbean's first-class competition have been confirmed by the West Indies Cricket Board.
Source : cricinfo.com | 29-Dec-2008 01:16

Ryder, McCullum fireworks push NZ to 191
A wonderful opeining partnership from Jesse Ryder (62) and Brendon McCullum (59) gave New Zealand the perfect start to the deciding Twenty20 match against West Indies at Hamilton, before the visitors fought back gallantly to restrict the home side to 191 for 9..
Source : cricinfo.com | 28-Dec-2008 07:18

West Indies face loss of another sponsor
West Indies cricket is facing a grim end to the year if reports in the Trinidad Guardian, that Carib Beer is set to ditch its sponsorship of the Caribbean's first-class tournament, turn out to be true.
Source : cricinfo.com | 27-Dec-2008 19:14

Bravo targets return in February
Dwayne Bravo is targeting a return to competitive cricket by February next year after spending six months out of the game nursing an ankle injury. Bravo said he would start by playing for his club, Queen's Park and then graduate to Trinidad before considering a comeback to the West Indies side.
Source : cricinfo.com | 27-Dec-2008 13:16

Vettori wants more from batsmen
For the second consecutive time a Twenty20 at Auckland between New Zealand and West Indies ended with the scores level, but the home captain Daniel Vettori felt it was a match his side should have won.
Source : cricinfo.com | 27-Dec-2008 01:16

Taylor rallies sloppy New Zealand
The West Indies bowlers contained the explosive New Zealand batting line-up extremely well to restrict them to a sub-par score on an even-paced pitch at Eden Park. Only a brutal 63 from Ross Taylor took the hosts past 150.
Source : cricinfo.com | 26-Dec-2008 07:18

'At no point did we give up' - Dyson
West Indies' head coach John Dyson has said his team deserves credit for pushing New Zealand in an evenly-contested draw in the final Test of the two-match series.
Source : cricinfo.com | 24-Dec-2008 07:12

Use more technology in review system - Vettori
The review system, which was trialled in the recently concluded Test series between New Zealand and West Indies, has elicited concerns from both teams, particularly with regards to the limited availability of television technology to the third umpire.
Source : cricinfo.com | 23-Dec-2008 13:14

Gayle's 197 guides Windies to draw
Chris Gayle's magnificent 197 ensured West Indies held seventh spot on the rankings after securing a draw in the second Test that left the series squared at 0-0.
Source : cricinfo.com | 23-Dec-2008 07:14

'We are not dependent on Stanford' - WICB
The WICB has bluntly stated it "does not depend on Mr. Allen Stanford for its financial well being"..
Source : cricinfo.com | 22-Dec-2008 13:14

Gayle satisfied after draining knock
Chris Gayle, the West Indies captain, has said his team will look to score at least another 50 runs on the fifth day of the deciding Test at McLean Park to extend their advantage.
Source : cricinfo.com | 22-Dec-2008 13:14

Gayle and Nash revive West Indies
Chris Gayle scored his first Test century in three years as the West Indies scrapped to a 160-run lead with four sessions remaining in the deciding Test of the series.
Source : cricinfo.com | 22-Dec-2008 07:16

The short stuff was part of the plan - Edwards
Reflecting on his career-best performance of 7 for 87 on the third day in Napier, Fidel Edwards, the West Indies fast bowler, has said his ploy of bringing in variations to his bowling helped keep the New Zealand batsmen in check.
Source : cricinfo.com | 21-Dec-2008 13:16

West Indies strike after McIntosh ton
Following Tim McIntosh's committed maiden century which set up a first-innings lead, West Indies fought back during the middle session to leave New Zealand at 354 for 7.
Source : cricinfo.com | 21-Dec-2008 07:14

Seamers make New Zealand crawl
New Zealand's batsmen took an afternoon nap as they crawled to 74 for 1 in 41 overs in the middle session after restricting West Indies to 307.
Source : cricinfo.com | 20-Dec-2008 07:16

We should aim for 400 - Chanderpaul
Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who starred on the opening day of the deciding Test at McLean Park with an unbeaten 100, has said West Indies should aim for at least 400 to put pressure on the home side.
Source : cricinfo.com | 19-Dec-2008 13:18

Spinners come in as West Indies bat in decider
The West Indies captain Chris Gayle called correctly and had no hesitation in batting first in the deciding second Test on what is typically a batsman's paradise at McLean Park in Napier.
Source : cricinfo.com | 19-Dec-2008 01:18

New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, Napier
Cricinfo's match home for the second Test between New Zealand and West Indies in Napier.
Source : cricinfo.com | 19-Dec-2008 01:18

Windies board faces up to bleak future
Amid the news that Allen Stanford's love affair with cricket is cooling, one aspect has been largely overlooked. Without Stanford's money and publicity, West Indies cricket faces an increasingly bleak future.
Source : cricinfo.com | 18-Dec-2008 19:12

ECB expects Stanford deal will continue
Giles Clarke remains confident the ECB's five-year deal with Allen Stanford will go ahead despite the doubts over his future involvement in West Indies cricket.
Source : cricinfo.com | 18-Dec-2008 19:12

Test matches will survive Twenty20 - Morgan
David Morgan, the president of the ICC, has allayed fears that Test cricket could eventually be overshadowed in prominence by the growing popularity and financial clout of Twenty20.
Source : cricinfo.com | 18-Dec-2008 19:12

Chanderpaul firm on present after passing Sobers
Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who replaced Garry Sobers as third on West Indies' list of top run-getters in Tests following his half-century in Dunedin, has said he just wants to focus on the present and seal the series for West Indies in the second Test starting in Napier on Friday.
Source : cricinfo.com | 18-Dec-2008 13:20

Steve Folkes warms up to Windies role
The name may not ring a bell for West Indian cricketers but their new strength and conditioning coach, Steve Folkes, is one of the true legends of rugby league football in Australia.
Source : cricinfo.com | 18-Dec-2008 13:20

Stanford legends given the chop
Reports that the Stanford's legends group has been disbanded have been confirmed by a spokesman for the organisation.
Source : cricinfo.com | 17-Dec-2008 19:18

ECB unaware of Stanford 'bail-out' threat
The ECB has denied reports in the Daily Mail that Sir Allen Stanford is set to pull the plug on his investment in cricket.
Source : cricinfo.com | 17-Dec-2008 13:16

FICA welcomes ICC's security initiatives
The executive committee of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations' discussed a variety of issues ranging from security, overseas players in English cricket, and the future structure of the game.
Source : cricinfo.com | 16-Dec-2008 19:14

Gayle not a referrals man
Chris Gayle, the West Indies, captain has not given his stamp of approval for the new umpire referrals system for he felt it was the standing umpires' job to make the decisions.
Source : cricinfo.com | 16-Dec-2008 13:16

Gayle calls for tailenders to step up
While Jerome Taylor's century has pleased West Indies captain Chris Gayle, he expected the other bowlers to improve their batting skills as well. Gayle marked out fast bowler Daren Powell for criticism.
Source : cricinfo.com | 16-Dec-2008 13:16

Jerome Taylor century transforms game
It has taken some time for Jerome Taylor to prove his all-round credentials but it was indisputably provided at the University Oval with an innings as exhilarating and critical as any by a West Indian of late.
Source : cricinfo.com | 15-Dec-2008 13:14

Flynn and Jerome star in washout
Heavy rain on the final day forced an early finish to the Test at the University Oval. The umpires called it off at 2.00pm and not a single ball was bowled.
Source : cricinfo.com | 15-Dec-2008 07:18

Thrilled Taylor thanks Chanderpaul
After making an unexpected maiden Test century to rescue West Indies in the first Test against New Zealand, West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor thanked his batting partner Shivnarine Chanderpaul for advising him during their 153-run stand.
Source : cricinfo.com | 14-Dec-2008 13:14

Seamers do the job for West Indies
It wasn't perfect but it was certainly more like what John Dyson was seeking from his bowlers on the abridged third day of the first Test at shivering University Oval in Dunedin.
Source : cricinfo.com | 14-Dec-2008 13:14

Taylor century lifts West Indies to 340
A frenetic maiden hundred by Jerome Taylor at No. 8 boosted West Indies to 340 after tea on the fourth day.
Source : cricinfo.com | 14-Dec-2008 07:18

Ramkessoon resigns from selection committee
Dudnath Ramkessoon has sent his letter of resignation from the Trinidad & Tobago selection committee after he was removed as the head of the committee earlier this month.
Source : cricinfo.com | 13-Dec-2008 19:12

Ryder 'pretty angry' on missing maiden ton
Jesse Ryder, the New Zealand batsman, was furious with himself for missing out on a maiden Test century. Ryder looked set for the milestone when on 89, but he lost his composure, miscuing a bouncer from Daren Powell straight to Shivnarine Chanderpaul at square leg.
Source : cricinfo.com | 13-Dec-2008 19:12

West Indies bowlers worry Dyson
John Dyson said that, since he joined the team last March for the Sri Lanka series in the Caribbean, the bowlers had struggled to take wickets on "flat, international standard pitches".
Source : cricinfo.com | 13-Dec-2008 13:16

Wet outfield delays start
After the second day was completely washed out, the third didn't promise too much as the wet outfield at the University Oval ruled out any possibility of play in the first session.
Source : cricinfo.com | 13-Dec-2008 01:18

Wayward seamers hurt West Indies
The signs on the opening day of the series weren't encouraging for West Indies. There was more than just a hint at tough work over the remaining nine trying to dislodge New Zealand's batsmen. Not one of the 444 balls the six bowlers used deviated perceptively either off the light green pitch or through the chilly air.
Source : cricinfo.com | 12-Dec-2008 13:18

Rain washes out second day
Heavy overnight rain topped up with a series of daytime showers meant that there was no play possible on the second day of the opening Test at Dunedin's University Oval.
Source : cricinfo.com | 12-Dec-2008 07:14

Flynn shores up shaky top order
The batting capitulations in Australia warranted changes in the New Zealand batting order and the initiatives taken by their new coach, Andy Moles, paid off and ensured the team held the edge in a truncated opening day at the University Oval.
Source : cricinfo.com | 11-Dec-2008 07:20

Vettori to lean on McCullum for reviews
Daniel Vettori, the New Zealand captain, has said he will rely heavily on his deputy, Brendon McCullum, before deciding to challenge the on-field umpire's decision in the series against West Indies.
Source : cricinfo.com | 11-Dec-2008 01:18

Edwards looks for 100 wickets
Fidel Edwards, the West Indies fast bowler, is eager to reach the 100-wicket landmark during the first Test against New Zealand starting in Dunedin on Thursday. Edwards has had to wait since June to get another chance at taking the five wickets he needs to reach the milestone.
Source : cricinfo.com | 10-Dec-2008 13:16

Nash nears West Indies debut
Five of Brendan Nash's family will be in Dunedin this week hoping they will be watching the West Indies batsman appear in his maiden Test for his adopted team.
Source : cricinfo.com | 10-Dec-2008 07:14

Oram injury scare disrupts New Zealand
Kyle Mills has been called into the New Zealand squad as cover for Jacob Oram after the allrounder suffered a slight calf strain on the eve of the first Test against West Indies.
Source : cricinfo.com | 10-Dec-2008 07:14