PAKISTAN GAIN UPPER HANDThe West Indies cricket team lost for the first time in six matches this past Wednesday when they were defeated in the first of three Cable and Wireless one-day finals against Pakistan at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
West Indies captain, Jimmy Adams lost the toss and was asked to bowl for the first time in the one-day series. Pakistan scored steadily but lost two early wickets in Shahid Afridi (17) and Imran Nazir (12), but as Younis Khan (23) was joined by Inzamam-ul-Haq (66) Pakistan made a recovery with a 49 run partnership. It was obvious that the game was going to be dominated by slow scoring as both batsmen, who are typically attacking, struggled to put together the first substantial partnership of the innings from 18 overs. After Khan was brilliantly run out by Jimmy Adams and Ridley Jacobs, however, the wheels of the Pakistani innings began to come off.
Wickets fell at regular intervals and at one point Pakistan were 144 for 8 with just 8 overs remaining. However, experience once again displayed its worth as Wasim Akram (42 not out from 36 balls) played with authority as he and Mushtaq Ahmed (11 not out) lifted Pakistan�s total to 197 for 8 from 50 overs. The West Indies� bowlers bowled with continued accuracy and consistency as Reon King claimed 2 for 37 and was ably assisted by Ambrose, McLean, Adams and Gayle who all picked up 1 wicket apiece.
In reply, the West Indies never truly got going. They made a valiant effort to pace themselves for the chase but continued to fall too far behind the required run rate. After Campbell fell for just 11, Philo Wallace (47) and Wavell Hinds (35) plodded along as they built a partnership of 87 from 24.3 overs. Like the Pakistani innings, wickets then began to fall at regular intervals as the lower order batsmen realised that they were under immense pressure to score runs quickly. Only Sylvester �Bouncin� Joseph, in his debut was capable of guiding the West Indies toward the Pakistani total as he crashed 28 from 32 balls with 1 four and a six. His teammates crumbled around him as the West Indies innings closed at 180 all out. All-rounder, Shahid Afridi was the pick of the bowlers as he cleaned up the lower order with 3 for 16 and pacer Waqar Younis claimed 2 for 34.
It was a disappointing start to the West Indies� 3 match finals as much was expected of them as they crushed Zimbabwe in the two test series and won 4 one days in a row. However, the spirit within the dressing room is still very high and after the match, West Indies captain, Jimmy Adams expressed that he is still a believer that the West Indies will win the inaugural three-way one-day series in the Caribbean.
As Seen In The Anguillian April, 2000
posted by Zack Kenworthy Friday, April 21, 2000
CABLE AND WIRELESS CRUISE AGAIN
Leon Lake during his innings of 33.
The Cable and Wireless Cricket Club cruised past the All-stars Cricket Club this past weekend in the CCB sponsored Local League Cricket Tournament en-route to their second victory in as many matches. It was a keenly contested battle which pitted two of the strongest clubs on the island.Winning the toss and batting first the All-stars struggled to 112 all out on the first day. Only the in-form Leon Lake (33) was capable of providing any resistance for the All-tars as he added another decent score to his name. Wiley off-spinner, Paulivor Rogers claimed 5 wickets as he destroyed the All-stars middle order while pacer, Terry Adams captured 3 wickets
In reply, Cable and Wireless got off to another prolific start as their Captain, Alex Adams smashed his way to an entertaining knock of 80 and was ably assisted by his brother Terry Adams who added a solid knock of 63 to his three wickets. Opener, Rhon Rogers also chipped in with a typically flashy 22 that helped his side to 224 all out. Off-spinner, Rudolph Proctor, was the pick of the bowlers with 3 wickets while pacer, Marlon Martin and off-spinner, Omari Banks claimed 2 wickets apiece.
Cable and Wireless celebrate the wicket of Omari Banks.
The All-stars second turn at the crease proved to be better then their first, but it still was not enough. Veteran, Rudolph Proctor added to his three wickets with a knock of 53 and was ably assisted by Tyrone Hughes who played well for his 47. The All-stars were eventually all out for 184 and Paulivor Rogers took his match total to 11 wickets as he spun his way to 6 more in the second innings.
This left the Cable and Wireless Cricket Club just 72 to score for victory, which they did, in convincing fashion, with just one wicket down. Alex Adams added another innings of quality to his already prolific season as he finished with 49 not out. Rhon Rogers also aided his team�s cause as he finished with 20.
The CCB Local League continues this weekend with the ALHCS Spartans taking on the Nagico Upsetters Cricket Club.
As Seen In The Anguillian April, 2000
posted by Zack Kenworthy Saturday, April 15, 2000
ROSE BLOOMS BRIGHTThe West Indies cricket team romped to their fifth victory in as many matches this past Wednesday when they crushed Pakistan at Arnos Vale in St. Vincent in the Cable and Wireless one-day tournament.
Upon winning the toss, West Indian captain, Jimmy Adams elected to bat. The West Indies got off to a steady start when openers Philo Wallace (21) and Sherwin Campbell (22) worked their way to 49 before Wallace was bowled by Mushtaq Ahmed. Campbell quickly followed as the West Indies were pinned back at 55 for 2. A consolidation period followed for the West Indies as Adams (50) and fellow Jamaican, Wavell Hinds (39) took their time and put on 74 for the third wicket from 24 overs. Adams and Hinds played two controlled innings and saw out the heart of the Pakistani attack.
The West Indies, however, managed to score 213 form their 5o overs as they accumulated 75 runs from the last 10 overs. Chris Gayle (15), Ridley Jacobs (14 not out) and Ricardo Powell (12) all managed to score quickly and aided their side in posting a decent total. Mushtaq Ahmed, Abdur Razzaq and Arshad Khan all managed to claim two scalps each for Pakistan.
In reply, the Pakistanis never got going. Curtley Ambrose (1 for 12 from 8 overs) and Reon King (1 for 17 from 8 overs) bowled a controlled line and length as they frustrated the Pakistani top order batsmen. Franklyn Rose took advantage of the frustrated Pakistanis and bowled with continued aggression as he claimed career-best figures of 5 for 23 from his 10 overs. Wickets fell at regular intervals and only Inzamam-ul-Haq (50), Moin Khan (20) and Younis Khan (15) scored double figures. Nixon McLean also chipped in with two late wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for a mere 117 from 41.3 overs.
It was a remarkable victory and proved that West Indies� recent success was not just a flash in the pan against a mediocre Zimbabwe team but a united effort under the new captaincy of Jimmy Adams.
As Seen In The Anguillian April, 2000
posted by Zack Kenworthy Saturday, April 15, 2000
CLEAN UP AT CORONATION BALLPARKThe Anguilla Softball Association in collaboration with the Anguilla Sports Office is making preparations to return one of the island�s premiere sporting facilities to top condition. Two �clean-up� mornings have been organised by the Softball Association and the Sports Office for Saturday, April 15th and Sunday, April 16th from six o�clock am each day.
Coronation Ballpark, which has been in an unusable condition since the area was flooded during the passing of Hurricane Lenny last November, is mainly used for softball but has also been used for other sports such as wind-ball cricket and football as well as functions held by churches and various clubs.
The Softball Association and the Sports Office are appealing to all members of the public, ballplayers and service organisations to help in the restoration of the playing field, the two dugouts, the bar and the restrooms. Persons are asked to turn out in large numbers and to bring as many cleaning tools and agents as possible.
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posted by Zack Kenworthy Saturday, April 15, 2000
WEST INDIES START WELL
Sherwin Campbell during his maiden one-day century.
The West Indies managed two emphatic victories in the Cable and Wireless three-way one-day tournament over the touring Zimbabweans this past Saturday and Sunday at Sabina Park in Jamaica. The two victories emphasized the West Indies rejuvenated spirit and their recent return to form.
In the first match, Andy Flower won the toss for Zimbabwe and asked the home team to bat. The tourists started reasonably well as Henry Olonga and Gary Brent claimed the wickets of Philo Wallace (6) and Chris Gayle (4) as the West Indies were set back at 41 for 2. Sherwin Campbell (103) and Jimmy Adams (60), however, accumulated a massive third wicket partnership of 141. Campbell played with authority as he registered his maiden one-day international century and Adams kept rotating the strike as they quickly took the West Indian total to 181. Ridley Jacobs also smashed a quick-fire 32 from just 25 balls to help the West Indies to 237 for 9 from their 50 overs.
In reply, the Zimbabweans never kept up with the scoring rate and were dismissed for 150 from just 41.4 overs. Murray Goodwin (52) and Stuart Carlisle (37) were the only batsmen with scores of substance as they shared in an 86 run partnership. The West Indian pacers bowled with control and frustrated the Zimbabweans. Jimmy Adams was the pick of the bowlers as his gentle left arm spin claimed 3 for 19. King, Dillon and Ricardo Powell also picked up 2 wickets apiece.
In the second match Jimmy Adams won the toss and elected to bat. Sherwin Campbell played some fluent strokes for his 21 and Wallace struggled for 18. However, with the fall of the two openers to the bowling of Gary Brent, Wavell Hinds and Jimmy Adams were brought together and shared in a third wicket partnership of 95 before Adams was run out for 41. Hinds and Gayle then put on a brilliant display of batting which was the highlight of the match. Hinds played a dashing innings of 116 not out from 125 deliveries and Gayle played with the fluency of a real stroke-player as he raced to 58 from just 45 deliveries and helped West Indies to 280 for 3 from 50 overs.
Zimbabwe�s scoring rate was never going to be enough to force a victory as they ambled to 239 for 9 from 50 overs. Carlisle top scored with 57 and shared in a 69 run partnership with Andy Flower (52). Guy Whittal also aided the Zimbabwean�s cause with 29. Reon King was the pick of the bowlers with 3 for 27 as the West Indian bowlers once again bowled with great accuracy.
Pakistan join the series this Wednesday as they take on Zimbabwe in Antigua and the West Indies continue their series in Grenada this Saturday against Pakistan.
As Seen In The Anguillian April, 2000
posted by Zack Kenworthy Saturday, April 15, 2000
LEICESTERSHIRE IN ANGUILLA
Nevision, Runako Morton batting against Leicestershire.
Leicestershire County Cricket Club started their pre-season training in Anguilla this past Friday with a two-day match against Anguilla, Sunday with a one-day against St. Maarten and Tuesday with the first of two one-day matches against Anguilla.In the two-day match, Leicestershire C.C.C. won the toss and elected to bat on a typically hard and fast Ronald Webster Park pitch. Leicestershire displayed their first-class talent and batted very well in accumulating 347 for 9 declared. Captain and England all-rounder, Vince Wells with aggression and top scored with 87 and was ably supported by his vice Captain Ben Smith (79) and Trevor Ward (58). Paulivor Rogers bowled steadily for Anguilla as he picked up 4 for 52.
Anguilla replied with 164: quite a solid score considering that Leicestershire has one of the better bowling attacks in England. Captain Alex Adams top scored with a flashy 41 and was assisted by Nevision Runako Morton (25), Richard Stevens (24), Paulivor Rogers (18 not out) and Marlon Martin (14).
Leicestershire quickly notched up 174 for 3 declared in reply with John Dakin (73) and England opener Darren Maddy (53) being the main contributors. This left Anguilla to bat out the last couple of hours on the final day�s play, which they did in scoring 55 for 1. Leon Lake (33) and Omari Banks (18) were the two not out batsmen.
Chaka Hodge batting against Leicestershire.
On Sunday, Leicestershire made light work of the St. Maarten team as they put together a total of 229 for 9 from 40 overs. St. Maarten�s modest reply came to a close at 136 for 6 after 38 overs when bad light stopped play.The first one-day against Anguilla was played this past Tuesday and turned out to be a one-sided affair. Anguilla won the toss and elected to bat as they were bowled out for a modest 96. Paulivor Rogers top scored with 25 not out and was assisted by Rudolph Proctor (16) and Zach Kenworthy (15).
Leicestershire, for practice purposes for their upcoming season, were allowed to bat their full 50 overs and chase a score of 300. Ben Smith top scored with a dynamic 145 not out and Trevor Ward helped with 49 as Leicestershire finished on 300 for 7. Both Chaka Hodge and Paulivor Rogers claimed two wickets apiece. The next one-day is to be played this Thursday.
As Seen In The Anguillian April, 2000
posted by Zack Kenworthy Saturday, April 15, 2000
CABLE AND WIRELESS ROMP TO VICTORY
Chaka Hodge during his first innings knock of 25.
The Cable and Wireless cricket team romped to victory this weekend over the ALHCS Spartans at the Ronald Webster park in the second round of the 2000 CCB sponsored Tournament.
The ALHCS Spartans, who debuted six under 15 players won the toss and elected to bat first and a pitch that looked batsmen friendly. Captain, Chaka Hodge top scored with a quick-fire 25 and Jel Carty provided support lower down the order with an entertaining 17. Anguillian pacer Michelle Morton bowled with aggression as he claimed 5 for 31 and off-spinner Paulivor Rogers spun his way to 4 for 14 as the school was dismissed for just 97.
Wendell Samuel during the first innings.
In Reply, Cable and Wireless� innings transformed into the Adams� show. Brothers Alex Adams (159) and Terry Adams (121 not out) both registered blistering centuries. Alex rode his luck but also played some blistering cover drives as his older brother Terry was brutal through mid-wicket. All the young school bowlers suffered, Chaka Hodge claimed 1 for 79, Travis Carter 1 for 103, Lynval Richardson 1 for 46 and Zachary Kenworthy 0 for 86 as Cable and Wireless declared at 339 for 3.In an attempt to save the match, the school managed to accumulate a better score of 132. Chaka Hodge top scored, again with 36 and was helped by Lindel Richardson (29) and Zachary Kenworthy (16). Paulivor Rogers claimed 8 for 38 in the match as he returned with 4 for 24 in the second innings.
The CCB Tournament resumes on the 8th of April with Cable and Wireless to take on the All Stars after Leicestershire County Cricket Club depart.
As Seen In The Anguillian March, 2000
posted by Zack Kenworthy Saturday, April 01, 2000
LEICESTERSHIRE IN ANGUILLALeicestershire County Cricket Club arrived here in Anguilla this past Wednesday on a pre-season tour that will include four cricket matches in all. Preseason tours are not uncommon among County Cricket Clubs who wish to have their players in top form for the grueling six-month County season. They are to play Anguilla this Friday in a two-day match at the Ronald Webster Park after a training session on Thursday. Leicestershire will then travel to St. Maarten to play in a one-day match on Sunday before returning to Anguilla to play two one-day matches on Tuesday and Thursday.
Anguilla, as defending Leeward Islands One-Day Champs, will also hope to use these matches as practice ahead of the 2000 Leeward Islands Cricket Tournament. The Anguilla team will also be strengthened by the addition of Leeward Island�s players Runako Morton and Sylvester �Bouncin� Joseph as it was felt that Anguilla would not be strong enough to provide Leicestershire with adequate competition.
The full Anguilla team reads: Alex Adams (captain), Chaka Hodge (vice captain), Omari Banks, Zachary Kenworthy, Leon Lake, Girdon Connor, Kerrol Webster, Marlon Martin, Richard Stevens, Eversley Browne, Mitchell Harrigan, Michelle Morton, Rudolph Proctor, Paulivor Rogers, Terry Adams, Runako Morton (Nevis) and Sylvester Joseph (Antigua).
As Seen In The Anguillian March, 2000
posted by Zack Kenworthy Saturday, April 01, 2000
A NEW WEST INDIES?
Walsh kisses the pitch after claiming his 435th Test Wicket.
The West Indies Cricket Team stormed to a 2-0 series victory over Zimbabwe this past weekend at Sabina Park in Jamaica. It was one of the most entertaining matches for West Indian fans in recent years as it saw the world record of most test wickets broken by Courtney Walsh, the return of newly appointed captain Jimmy Adams with his first test hundred since 1996 and the coming of age of young pacers Franklyn Rose and Reon King.
Upon winning the toss Zimbabwe chose to bat on a hard, quick Sabina pitch that looked like a batsmen�s paradise. The West Indies started well and had the visitors on the ropes at 40 for 3, however, a 176 fourth wicket partnership between Murray Goodwin (113) and Andy Flower (66) soon changed that. Goodwin was particularly severe on the wide short deliveries as he registered a brilliant century and was unluckily run out just before the close on the first day. King bowled with extreme aggression and pace as he captured 5 for 51.
Chasing 308 was not going to be easy, however, the West Indies pulled together and Jimmy Adams played a remarkable captain�s innings of patience and poise. Adams (101 not out) and Rose (69) set a West Indies record with an eighth wicket partnership of 148. Rose played with authority and crashed some huge sixes over square leg as Adams played the anchor and quietly registered his sixth test century. When the West Indies were all out for 339 Zimbabwe were against the wall.
The West Indies� bowlers came out firing and shot out the Zimbabweans for just 102. Walsh finally broke the record with 3 for 21 and immediately received a phone call from India from the former record holder, Kapil Dev, congratulating him. Both Rose and King picked up 2 wickets apiece as the West Indies were set just 78 for victory. Griffith (54 not out) and Campbell (16 nor out) made light work of the modest total as they cemented a memorable victory and a series sweep.
Captain Adams received man of the match for his wonderful innings and Rose won man of the series for his fiery bowling and his very important innings of 69. The West Indies now go on to take part in a three-way one-day tournament between themselves, Zimbabwe and Pakistan.
As Seen In The Anguillian March, 2000
posted by Zack Kenworthy Saturday, April 01, 2000
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