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Kensington Oval has been chosen to stage the CPL playoff matches and final, strengthening Barbados’ reputation as a leading venue for major international cricket events.

The West Indies senior men’s cricket team remains in India after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup due to airspace restrictions caused by rising tensions in the Middle East, with officials confirming all players are safe.

Jamaica will stage Caribbean Premier League matches in 2026, marking its return after seven years with a newly approved franchise.

Captain Shai Hope and opener Roston Chase struggled against India’s bowlers, while Jason Holder and Rovman Powell shared a crucial 71-run partnership that helped West Indies reach a total of 196 in the do-or-die match.

Following their victory against Zimbabwe, both West Indies and India secured 2 points each in the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

West Indies won all four of its group stage matches, finishing first in Group C with eight points and a 1.874 net run rate, securing an early spot in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

West Indies will also take on South Africa and India in the Super 8 stage, aiming to reach the semi-finals after missing out in 2024.

The competition features swimmers from local clubs and a visiting British Virgin Islands club, competing across multiple age categories for a chance to join the national squad for CARIFTA.

The six-match series at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada will feature three ODIs and three T20Is, with free entry for spectators.

Alfred set a new meet record in the 60m final with 6.99 seconds, her second sub-seven-second run of the day.

Nepal posted 133/8, but the West Indies responded confidently, finishing on 134/1 to seal the victory and secure qualification to the second stage of the tournament.

Through his social media, Lewis thanked fans for a decade of support in international cricket, saying ‘the time has come for me to depart.’

The Sugar Boyz will compete in Indonesia against Bulgaria, Solomon Islands and the host nation as part of the FIFA Series 2026.

The $400,000 upgrade to Basketball City in St. Kitts and Nevis includes modernizing the facility with new seating, lights, and expanded amenities, aiming to empower young athletes and support national competitions.

The year starts with away T20I series followed by the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

The West Indies bowling unit included six players, aiming to bring consistency and stability in the stadium conditions.

Branson, a huge fan of Fraser Pryce, flew the athlete to London in a private jet and arranged a luxurious 7-day stay in a penthouse.

Minister of Sports Samal Duggins, along with officials from the St. Kitts and Nevis Aquatics Federation (SKNAF), led the welcoming ceremony.

Michael Schofield set a new personal record in the 100m breaststroke, improving his time from 1:28.08 to 1:20.15.

The decision marks a major change in the organization of the traditional Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Junkanoo parades.