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Are we witnessing the death of West Indies cricket?
Kwaku
opinion
  The West Indies team just reached the ripe age of 21. The achievement of the number 21 is special as it marks the coming of age of a person, male or female. Our West Indies team reached 21, the same number of test matches played between India and the West Indies where the West Indies have not registered a victory. For the past 20 years, the
West Indies fail to seize key moments once again
sammy
opinion
Share What began as a contest ended as a 318-runs thrashing of the West Indies without needing the fifth day © AFP West Indies captain Jason Holder was quite confident on the evening of the third day of the Test at Antigua that the pitch is not one "where you can just blast the batsmen out". It gave him the belief that if they could take some
Rohan Kanhai – An appreciation
Goog Lee, P.I.
opinion
Former West Indies and Guyanese cricketer, Rohan Kanhai. “The man of genius inspires us with a boundless confidence in our own powers.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson. “No more technically correct batsman ever came out of the West Indies than Rohan Kanhai.” — Michael Manley. “His life was gentle; and the elements so mixed in him, that Nature might stand up,
Govt must ensure that Guyana receives long term benefits from oil exploitation
BORA AND PORK
opinion
Shelly-Ann Mohammed The discovery of significant oil and gas reserves off the coast of Guyana could be transformational for the country, and brings opportunity for local companies. Here ACCA looks at what this means for finance teams in the sector. Oil prices collapsed from over $100 per barrel (pb) n 2013 to around $30 pb by early 2016. Shale oil
CWI not to blame for players dismal World Cup
sammy
opinion
Windies top order batsman Shai Hope. Windies top order batsman Shai Hope has rejected claims a coaching change just ahead of the start of the ICC World Cup was a major contributing factor to the team’s dismal display. Despite being considered as one of the teams capable of causing problems at the tournament, the Windies went on to register just two
Opinion: Guyana now firmly on path for an illegal government
Super User
opinion
By Dr. Leslie Ramsammy In just about two weeks, Guyana becomes a dictatorship. The President and APNU+AFC are sinisterly eager to be a dictator President and an illegal government. The passage of the No-Confidence Motion on December 21st, 2018 set Guyana on a path to new General and Regional Elections. The date of the elections had to be chosen by
Windies must shed power hitting label to progress claims Ambrose
Big Cat
opinion
  Former Windies fast bowler Curtly Ambrose. West Indies bowling legend Curtly Ambrose believes a new generation of cricketers must lose the label of ‘power hitting team’ if they are to take another major step in a positive direction. Heading into the ongoing ICC World Cup, the Windies were picked as a dark horse by pundits and fans alike, in
I’ve Climbed Everest 21 Times. It’s Not the Mountain It Used to Be.
Juan Henriquez
opinion
Photo courtesy of the Apa Sherpa Foundation I’ve Climbed Everest 21 Times. It’s Not the Mountain It Used to Be. Over nearly three decades, Apa Sherpa has witnessed the effects of a warming climate and an overcrowded peak. I was born in Thame, Nepal, around 1960. I’m not exactly sure what year. When I was 12 years old, my father passed away. He was
West Indies must believe
Mike
opinion
The team must make believers of the rest of the region, too. They carry a lot on their shoulders: history, expectations, and memories. Now is not the time to look back. Just deal with the Boults and citizen Kane(s) and with dispatch and the usual flair. Can be done. Be a believer today. Bangladesh has not given up, as it eyes a place in the semis;
West Indies Cricket needs more local involvement
Kwaku
opinion
Dear Editor, THE current euphoria about the Cricket World Cup amongst global fans is mainly due to the open nature of the tournament. In this Championship, there are three highly regarded favourites: India, Australia and tournament host, England. Furthermore, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and South Africa retain loyal fan-bases in their homelands and large D
AbrahamIndia fans, do you want Ravichandran Ashwin in the World Cup squad?(26.09.2023, 16:55)(16:55)0
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AbrahamPresident Dr Kishore Shallow congratulates Guyana Amazon Warriors on being CPL Champions(25.09.2023, 20:27)(20:27)0
AbrahamFirst thing first big congrats to the Guyana Amazon Warriors and their long suffering fans.

Second thing second only 4 out of 34 CPL games went into the final over this year.

I'm not here to be a cheerleader I'm here to talk the inconvenient truth.

Quality was LOW
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Yareli62 for 6(24.09.2023, 20:07)(20:07)0
ketchimGoooo Amazon !(24.09.2023, 14:29)(14:29)0
ketchimAmazon Warriors vs Knight Riders !(24.09.2023, 14:22)(14:22)0
ketchimCPL FINAL 7 pm, tonight !(24.09.2023, 14:22)(14:22)0
YareliPresident Irfaan Ali and Guyana Amazon Warriors captain Imran Tahir joined other worshippers at Friday prayers at the Queenstown Masjid.

The Warriors are down to play defending champions Jamaica Tallawahs in Qualifier Two on Friday night from 19:00h at the National Stadium, Providence.

The winner will face four-time champions Trinbago Knight Riders in Sunday's final at the same venue, from 19:00h.

(Photo: Shaz Ally)
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YareliGaw 71 for 2 after 10 overs(22.09.2023, 19:51)(19:51)0
AbrahamSri Lanka selectors are scheduled to announce the World cup squad today. Few important questions to be answered! The injury concerns of Chameera and Hasaranga? The batting make up and the big question about Dasun's future ! Skipper or not in the squad or not? Should know the answers shortly.(20.09.2023, 18:19)(18:19)0
YareliFormer Guyana and West Indies all-rounder Narsingh Deonarine turned in a Player-of-the-Match performance to lead West Indies to victory over Australia on the opening day of the Over-40s Cricket Global Cup 2023 in Karachi, Pakistan.

West Indies emerged with an 84-run victory on Tuesday, joining hosts Pakistan, Canada and Hong Kong as winners on the first day of the 45-over tournament.

Batting first, West Indies posted 267-7 from the full allotment of overs and then dismissed Australia for 183 from 35 overs.

In photos, Deonarine receives the Player-of-the-Match award for his 65 and 1-20 and fellow Guyanese Mahendra Nagamootoo plays a shot during his 16-ball 27.

READ MORE: https://newsroom.gy/2023/09/19/deonarine-leads-from-the-front-as-west-indies-o-40-beat-australia/
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MarisolWhy Guyanese hooked on cricket when baseball is more lucrative?(18.09.2023, 10:52)(10:52)0
ketchimBangladesh beat India by 6 runs...(15.09.2023, 14:55)(14:55)0
ketchimdebutant Matthew Nandu looked good in the WIN(14.09.2023, 13:32)(13:32)0
ketchimAmazon vs Tallawahs 7 p.m. Today!(13.09.2023, 11:42)(11:42)0
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MarisolOk(10.09.2023, 19:26)(19:26)0
MarisolHopefully the men step up(10.09.2023, 19:25)(19:25)0
ketchimTerrible decision to WIN TOSS and BOWL...(10.09.2023, 19:09)(19:09)0
ketchimRoyals win by 8 runs......(10.09.2023, 19:05)(19:05)0
MarisolOutttt(10.09.2023, 18:53)(18:53)0
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Marisol21 from 8(10.09.2023, 18:44)(18:44)0
Marisol22 from 9(10.09.2023, 18:44)(18:44)0
MarisolNabi stumped(10.09.2023, 18:42)(18:42)0
MarisolWarriors need 23(10.09.2023, 18:41)(18:41)0
TerrellGuyana 6 straight Ws outta 6 played !(10.09.2023, 14:45)(14:45)0
AudreyTKR taking home the trophy!(10.09.2023, 12:59)(12:59)0
AudreyGo Royals!(10.09.2023, 12:58)(12:58)0
Audreyno one watching CPL? Royals beating up GAW(10.09.2023, 12:41)(12:41)0
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Willshout box is for anything(09.09.2023, 18:21)(18:21)0
Willhi(09.09.2023, 18:20)(18:20)0
VillageBelleThe shoutbox still busy......with cricket the main topic. Hello all!!(09.09.2023, 18:03)(18:03)0
MarisolGood morning(08.09.2023, 07:03)(07:03)0
ketchim36 after 4 0vers GO girls !(05.09.2023, 14:48)(14:48)0
ketchimAmazon Women chose to Bat vs Trinbago : after(05.09.2023, 14:47)(14:47)0
ketchim7:00 PM
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs. Trinbago Knight Riders
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ketchimHappy 52 birthday to Guyana Amazon Warrior COACH, Lance Kluesner !(04.09.2023, 13:19)(13:19)0
ketchimLabour Day holiday in Canada !(04.09.2023, 11:05)(11:05)0
ketchimHeath Streak dead at 49 R.I.P great fast bowler(03.09.2023, 14:51)(14:51)0
Karleewin(02.09.2023, 16:42)(16:42)0
Karleewith a 98 run gives super NRR(02.09.2023, 16:41)(16:41)0
KarleeGuyana tops CPL standings Yeeeaaahhh(02.09.2023, 16:40)(16:40)0
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ketchimAmazon WIN : by 34 runs(27.08.2023, 15:06)(15:06)0
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