Justin Greaves

Sri Lanka secured a 41-run victory over the West Indies in their opening ODI, thanks to stellar performances from Pathum Nissanka (79) and Kusal Mendis (72). Their crucial partnership propelled Sri Lanka to 303/7. Despite a spirited chase led by Shai Hope, the West Indies were bowled out for 262, with Dushmantha Chameera taking four wickets.

Cricket West Indies has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, featuring the return of Shimron Hetmyer and Alzarri Joseph. This series is crucial for their 2027 World Cup qualification bid. Skipper Shai Hope will lead the team aiming to extend their strong home record, with Head Coach Daren Sammy emphasizing fearless yet intelligent cricket.

Justin Greaves batted for nearly 10 hours, facing 388 balls, and brought up his maiden double century in the penultimate over of the match. Roach remained unbeaten on a career-best 58, which included 72 dot balls while he was on 53.

The West Indies Cricket Board has announced a 15-man squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Australia, featuring at least four debutants and seven uncapped players. This is due to the absence of key figures like Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers, who chose franchise T20 cricket. Lead selector, Douglas Haynes, expressed optimism in the identified talent.

During the second Test against West Indies, Mohammed Siraj showcased a playful side, jokingly warning Justin Greaves. Despite the banter, Greaves scored a half-century as the West Indies tail added crucial runs. Siraj also became the leading Test wicket-taker in 2025, dismissing Shai Hope for his 37th wicket of the year.

West Indies finished on 457/6 in 163.3 overs while chasing a daunting 561. They resumed the final day on 212/4 in 74 overs, with Shai Hope (116*) and Justin Greaves (55*) unbeaten at the crease.

West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder has been rested for next month's white-ball tour to Pakistan while Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer and Andre Russell have been left out for personal reasons, the country's cricket board (CWI) said on Friday.

West Indies staged a remarkable fightback in Christchurch, securing a heroic draw against New Zealand with a record-breaking fourth-innings performance. Batting for over 163 overs, Justin Greaves (202*) and Kemar Roach (58*) led the charge, achieving the highest fourth-innings total in a five-day Test and etching their names in history with several rare milestones.

West Indies have announced their 15-player squads for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Australia from February 2 to 13. Teddy Bishop and wicketkeeper-batter Tevin Imlach are in contention for their maiden caps in the ODI squad. The series also sees the return of Justin Greaves, Hayden Walsh Jr, and Kavem Hodge. Notable absences include star players Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford, and Shimron Hetmyer and Yannic Carriah.

The West Indies cricket team arrived in Islamabad on Monday for their first Test series in Pakistan in eighteen years. They will play a three-day tour match against the Pakistan Shaheens before the first Test in Multan on January 17, followed by the second Test on January 25. This series concludes their current ICC World Test Championship cycle.

Former West Indian great Courtney Walsh has been appointed manager of the under-19 team for the tour of USA starting on Friday.

Noman Ali became Pakistan’s first spinner to claim a Test hat-trick, achieving this during the second Test against the West Indies at Multan. Dismissing Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair in consecutive deliveries, he joins an elite group of Pakistani bowlers who have previously achieved Test hat tricks. The last Pakistani to claim a Test hat trick before Noman was Naseem Shah, who achieved the feat against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in February 2020.

Left-hander Shimron Hetmyer has been left out of the West Indies ODI and Twenty20 squads for the upcoming white ball series in Australia.

Sherfane Rutherford's stunning century (113 off 80 balls) propelled the West Indies to a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first ODI at Warner Park.

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph will miss the upcoming Test series against India. A lower back injury has ruled him out of the two-match contest. Jediah Blades will replace Joseph for the series starting October 2 in Ahmedabad. Jason Holder declined selection as a replacement. The team also lost Shamar Joseph earlier due to injury.

Justin Greaves scored an unbeaten 202 to help West Indies achieve a remarkable draw against New Zealand. Chasing a huge target, the team showed immense grit. Shai Hope and Kemar Roach also played vital roles. Despite this heroic effort, West Indies remains at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings. New Zealand moves up the table.

West Indies fought back on day four of the first Test against New Zealand. Shai Hope scored an unbeaten century, supported by Justin Greaves. The West Indies team reached 212 runs for four wickets. They still need 319 runs to win. New Zealand needs six more wickets. Injuries affected New Zealand's bowling attack.

Mitchell Starc has been crowned ICC Men's Player of the Month for December, celebrating his stellar Ashes performance. The Australian speedster claimed 16 wickets and amassed 139 runs in December alone, contributing significantly to his team's iconic series victory. Starc's all-round prowess was key, earning him this prestigious award over strong contenders like Justin Greaves and Jacob Duffy.

West Indies are on the verge of victory against Bangladesh in the first Test. Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales took three wickets each, leaving Bangladesh reeling at 109-7, chasing 334. Bangladesh's batting crumbled, with only Mehidy Hasan Miraz offering resistance with a quick 45. Taskin Ahmed excelled with the ball, securing his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket with figures of 6-64.

Mitchell Starc led Australia's second Test against the West Indies, reducing them to 64/5 at the dinner break. Starc's aggressive pace and pace troubled the West Indies' batsmen, who struggled with poor shot selection. West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite aimed for a solid start but ended up losing four runs in the eighth over. Tagenarine Chanderpaul showed promise, but Kirk McKenzie fell to Pat Cummins after attempting one big shot too many.