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The Australia cricketers celebrate the fall of another England batsmen’s wicket
The Australia cricketers celebrate the fall of another England batsmen’s wicket

Australia in cruise control after skittling out England tail at Lord’s

LONDON, (Reuters) – Australia built a lead of 221 on the third day of the second test at Lord’s before rain stopped play yesterday, adding 130 to their first-innings score for the loss of two wickets after skittling out England’s tail end in the morning.

New CWI director of cricket, Miles Bascombe
New CWI director of cricket, Miles Bascombe

Bascombe replaces Adams as director of cricket

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Miles Bascombe was yesterday announced as Cricket West Indies’ new director of cricket, replacing Jimmy Adams who left this month after six years in the role.

Shai Hope
Shai Hope

WI chase do-or-die win to keep WC hopes alive

HARARE, Zimbabwe, CMC – Bowling coach James Franklin said yesterday beleaguered West Indies would continue clinging to the glimmer of hope that was their World Cup dreams, as they prepared for their critical do-or-die clash with Scotland today.

Hayley Matthews

Matthews hoping rain stays away as WI eye points

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – West Indies Women captain Hayley Matthews says her side will be focussed on collecting the precious ICC Championship points on offer, when they face Ireland Women in the final One-Day International of the three-match series here today.

Ben Duckett on the attack during his 98 which lead England’s fightback against Australia in the 2nd Ashes Test at Lord’s

Duckett leads England fightback on crazy day at Lord’s

LONDON, (Reuters) – Opener Ben Duckett hit 98 as England raced to 278-4 in an another high octane “Bazball” batting display to continue their Ashes fightback on day two of the second Lord’s test yesterday after bowling Australia out for 416 on a memorable day’s action.

Secretary of the Guyana Rugby Football Union, Petal Adams received the sponsorship cheque from President of the Guyana Olympic Association, Godfrey Monroe in the presence of Secretary-General of the Association, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon (on right).

GOA supports U-19 rugby team

The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) has garnered the support of the Guyana Olympic Association ahead of the U-19 Rugby Americas North (RAN) 7s Championship.

William Europe of Western Tigers (left) tussling with Sherwin Skeete of GPF for possession of the ball during their Elite League matchup.

Tigers hand Police Force first defeat

Undefeated Western Tigers handed the Guyana Police Force (GPF) their first loss in the KFC Elite League Football Championship, prevailing 1-0 on Tuesday evening at the National Training Centre, Providence.

Athletes, sponsors and the organizers of ‘Stage of Champions 5’ pose
for a photo following the launch of the event on Tuesday at Camille’s Academy. 

Fifth Stage of Champions meet launched

The fifth edition of the highly anticipated Stage of Champions’ international bodybuilding event was officially launched on Tuesday at Camille’s Academy and according to organizers, this year’s edition promises to be the best yet.

Fast bowler Jason Holder … sent down a shambolic super-over.

Hope defends Holder after super-over shambles

HARARE, Zimbabwe, CMC – West Indies captain Shai Hope has defended his decision to give all-rounder Jason Holder the super-over, amidst criticism of team tactics during his side’s shock defeat to the Netherlands in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers on Monday.

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