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Warrican in Test squad to face Pakistan

September 27, 2016 in Sports

Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican has been recalled for the West Indies three-Test series against Pakistan starting next month in the UAE. The 24 year old played the last of his four Tests against Australia Down Under last January but was subsequently overlooked for India’s tour of...

Cuban Defector Turned US Baseball Star Dies In Boat Crash

September 27, 2016 in Sports

José Fernández, one of professional baseball’s rising young stars, was almost lost at sea while defecting from his native Cuba nine years ago. On Sunday, the ocean finally claimed him. The 24-year-old Miami Marlins pitcher died along with two companions in a boating accident near Miami. Officials...

Second batting meltdown leaves Windies with series loss

September 26, 2016 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_6353" align="alignleft" width="300"] Experienced right-hander Marlon Samuels failed to reach double figures for the second straight game.[/caption] West Indies suffered their second batting meltdown in the space of 48 hours as they slumped to a 16-run defeat to Pakistan in the second Twenty20 International here...

New players fine-tune preparation for ODI series

September 26, 2016 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_14245" align="alignleft" width="300"] West Indies cricketer Darren Bravo hits a boundary off Australian bowler Adam Zampa during their One-Day International match of the Tri-nation Series at the Warner Park stadium in Basseterre, Saint Kitts, on Monday. West Indies won by four wickets[/caption] United Arab Emirates...