Articles related to "West Indies"



West Indies Contract Dispute Close To Conclusion
After three months of bitter fighting between the WICB and WIPA over a pay dispute which saw players boycott the team, relations appear to be on the end.
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2008/ 2009 Test Cricket Tours
The international cricket calendar is very busy, with the Ashes in the UK the highlight amongst series in Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
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West Indies Cricketers Deserve More Respect
West Indies lost the one-day series partly because of Andrew Flintoff's amazing bowling but also because they were distracted by a long, drawn out fight over salaries
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2011 Cricket World Cup
The 2011 Cricket World Cup will run from 19 February to 2 April and be jointly hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Here are details of groups, fixtures and venues.
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1902 Eruption of Mt. Pelee, West Indies
After constant volcanic activity throughout the year, Mt. Pelee violently erupted on May 8th, 1902 killing all but two people in St. Pierre.
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2010 T20 World Cup
The 2010 T20 World Cup will be held in the West Indies between 30 April and 16 May. Find out details of the dates, groups and venues for the tournament.
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Anguilla, a British West Indies Luxury Retreat
Celebrities flock to Anguilla, British West Indies, an exclusive Caribbean Island retreat nearby St. Martin. The destination continues to lure top stars like Brad Pitt.
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Antigua, West Indies
Information on an archaeological field school in Antigua, West Indies.
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Company Rule in the Danish West Indies
Denmark, along with many other European nations during the 17th and 18th century, worked with regaled charter companies to operate their Caribbean colonies.
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England Lose Wisden Trophy
England's poor form continues as they lose their third test series in a row and the Wisden Trophy in a disappointing test series in the Caribbean.
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Henry Morgan
Henry Morgan was perhaps the most successful buccaneer. Here we explore some of his adventures and the man behind the myth.
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Pathetic England Defeated By West Indies
Andrew Strauss was a forlorn figure on the outfield after England slumped to yet another defeat in what is turning into a disastrous winter for the national side.
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Setting the Scene – The first Englishman
One of the most colourful maritime characters associated with Australian History, William Dampier was the first recorded Englishman to set foot on the Continent.
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The Decline of West Indian Cricket
Guest article from Dr. Tauseef Asghar, a keen follower of the game.
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The Founding of the Danish West Indies
By the late 18th century, the Danish West Indies included what is now commonly referred to as the Virgin Islands: St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.
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The Purchase and Sale of the Danish West Indies
Initially proposed in 1867, the Virgin Islands were acquired in response to an inflated fear of German hegemony during a tentative period of the First World War.
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The West Indies Fire At Last
The West Indies young guns fired at last during the recent on-going Zimbabwean tour. The performance of Chris Gayle and Wavell Hinds has given hope to the disappointed West Indian fans who have been on the receiving hands for much of the last two years.
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Volcano Watching in Montserrat, West Indies
Volcano lovers can view and learn about a live volcano and enjoy hiking, diving and other eco-adventures on the tiny island of Montserrat in the Caribbean.
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West Indies
An analysis of the westindies performance in one day cricket.
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Will Wasim get to Walsh’s record?
Pakistan’s best and one of world’s best fast bowler and no doubt the most successful left arm bowler in the history of cricket. Wasim has become the first person to complete 400 wickets in both forms of cricket. Will he get to Walsh’s record of highest test wickets.
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Yellow Fever Infection
The yellow fever virus is believed to have originated in Africa 3000 years ago.
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Beyond a Boundary
James was himself a cricketer - a man who played with the legendary Learie Constantine - but his greatest gift to posterity was his ability as a cricket writer.
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Soufriere Hills Volcano, Montserrat
The eruptions of the Soufriere Hills Volcano have made more than half of Montserrat uninhabitable, forcing mass evacuations and destroying Plymouth, the capital city.
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The Cable & Wireless Series: A Review
An analysis of the performance of the three teams participating in the Cable & Wireless Series, 2000 which is being held in the West Indies.
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THE EARLY SETTLING OF NEWFOUNDLAND
Since the beginning of the sixteenth Century, European fishermen have been coming to the shores of what is today known as Newfoundland. But it was the settlers of the seventeenth Century that endured indescribeable hardships to colonize the Island.
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2007 Test Cricket Fixtures
Whether it's at Old Trafford in June, Colombo in July, The Oval in August or the Gabba in November, there are some great international matches this year.
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Caribbean Black Bean Soup with Pumpkin
French colonization of the West Indies is seen / heard / tasted in these French-speaking areas of the Caribbean: St Martin, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Haiti. French Guiana.
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Kieron Pollard the Future of West Indies Cricket
Kieron Pollard has shown during the Champions League that he has the potential to do big things. The question remains as to whether he can do them at international level.
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Protestant Roots in the Danish West Indies
Danish merchants first colonized the islands now known as St. Thomas and St. John in 1672, and created colonies for various denominations of Protestants, among others.
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Flower Named England Cricket Coach
Zimbabwean legend Andy Flower has been given the job of coaching England's cricketers full-time, after impressing the ECB during the recent tour of the West Indies.
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Taylor: The Latest Caribbean Pace Sensation
Right since his debut in the first class cricket, Taylor has been producing brilliant performances now and then but for the last one year, these are coming more often.
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The Cricket World Cup
No sooner had the recent ICC Champions Trophy finished and thoughts turned to the next World Cup that will be played in the sub-continent.
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Twenty20 World Cup 2009
Fixtures and venues for the 2009 Twenty20 World Cup have been released. The Tournament will take place in England from June 5 -21.
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A Luxury Caribbean Christmas Vacation Package
One of the best luxury resorts in the Caribbean, Nisbet Plantation, gives a free Christmas night to week-long guests. This holiday travel deal is one of several offered.
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All Blacks Dominate
Australia and Wales draw, while the All Blacks thump England in the opening weekend of November. Meanwhile, Australia are firm favourites to retain the Cricket World Cup.
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Antigua Test Match Abandoned
The curse of Friday 13th struck as the second test match between the West Indies and England was abandoned in farcical circumstances at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
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Australia Claim DFL CUP
Australia will be firm favorites going into next months ICC Champions knock out in India after dominating the West Indies in Kuala Lumpur.
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Australia Will Not Tour Pakistan
The proposed tour of Pakistan by Australia has been postponed after the tourists expressed security concerns.
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Callaloo and Crab Soup, A Caribbean Recipe
Callaloo is a West Indian dish that needs very little attention while cooking. It is versatile and can be served alone as a tasty soup or with side dishes such as rice.
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Cricketing Nations At The Turn Of The Century (England)
First of the series of articles in which I’ll be reviewing the achievements of cricketing nations in the last decade. This week’s article is about the co-founder of the game, England.
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Crickets Back as Rugby Rests
The international rugby season is over for the time being, but India, Australia and the West Indies kick off their cricket series and Zimbabwe arrive in South Africa.
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From Humble Beginnings to Haiti
Can I ever stop saying great things about Katherine Dunham? Read more for a quick review of two of her books.
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Home vs Away
Home side always have an advantage, it does affect upto some extent but it is not considered as a very very big factor. India has a slightly different reputation. They were undefeated at thier home since 1987.

ICC Champions Trophy
This version of the streamlined 50/50 tournament has lead in one case to the status quo being resumed, and in the other case, a hoodoo being overcome.
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INDIA AT CRICKET
A review of Indian tours and Tours to India for the next 4 years.
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Molasses--A Sticky Situation
Did you ever think a war would be fought over a sweetening agent? Believe it or not, molasses helped to create the sticky situation that eventually led to the American Revolution. Molasses also figured prominently in an early 20th century disaster.

Part 3: New Zealand
A review of New Zealand’s performance in One Day International Cricket.
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SA Team Confident of a Win
Ranked top in ODI's for the first time and going into the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 as a favourite, South Africa's Proteas are feeling confident.
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Sir Henry Morgan and Pirates of the Caribbean
Captain Morgan and his band of motley buccaneers invade and sack the cities of Portobelo, Chagres, and Panama, plundering the Spanish from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
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Sunil Gavaskar : The Real Master
Sunil Gavaskar : The best opening Test batsman India ever had. Lets go back to 1971, when Gavaskar first appeared on the scene with a bang, and see what made him so special ? what set him apart from the flock ? and how he helps a former sportsperson financially ?
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